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Zojirushi NP-HBC18 10-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer with Induction Heating System, Stainless Steel |  | Brand: Zojirushi
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $388.00
Buy New: $266.00
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Seller: JVS
Rating:  53 reviews
Sales Rank: 6380
Country: Japan
Color: stainless steel
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 11 x 16 x 9
Warranty: 1 year manufacturer warranty.
MPN: NP-HBC18XA
Model: NP-HBC18
UPC: 023596226432
EAN: 0023596226432
ASIN: B000MAIW1C
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Measures 15-5/8 by 10-13/16 by 9-5/16-inch. | | • | Spatula, spatula holder, and rice-measuring cup included | | • | Multi-menu cooking functions; LCD control panel; keep warm; timer | | • | Superior induction heating evenly distributes heat for excellent results | | • | 10-Cup rice cooker and warmer with micro computer technology |
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Product Description
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 53
 Rice wasn't rice before the Zojirushi came into my kitchen! September 25, 2007
K. McAllister (Tehachapi, CA USA)
79 out of 80 found this review helpful
We thought we knew what rice was supposed to be like when we used our Costco Aroma Rice Cookers--we would just, as a matter of course, replace the old ones with the same brand... Until this time.
After reading up on consumer reviews and Japanese sites, we opted to try the Zojirushi Induction Heating Rice Cooker. The stainless steel is STUNNING--the pictures do NOT do it justice--it is gorgeous on my countertop--a piece of furniture, like the KitchenAid Mixer. It is easy to set up (clock time, etc) and easy to use. (The directions are very clear.) I tried some Jasmine Rice in it for our first try--and WOW! I was totally amazed! Each piece of rice is perfect in every way. I have never had such results before. Perfect temperature, perfect texture, perfect stickiness, perfect taste. The aroma in the kitchen fills the house and it's wonderful.
There is very little steam (unlike most rice cookers) and it is very easy to clean up. It keeps the rice at that perfect temperature for hours--even longer with the extended warm feature.
I know it's expensive--but in this case, I truly believe you get what you pay for. If you want to know what rice is supposed to be like--you must get one of these! Zojirushi makes a couple of different types of rice cookers--and I have heard that they are all terrific. This one cooks with induction heating, which uses magnets... the unit doesn't get hot...
If you can--get this one!
Love it! Love it! Love it! June 11, 2007
Tina M. Hood (Worcester, MA United States)
57 out of 58 found this review helpful
I purchased this rice cooker about a month or so ago. I cannot say enough good things about this rice cooker. It is absolutely fantastic! Everything I've made (rice and non-rice) has come out wonderfully!
I have a cook/warm rice cooker that I'm going to sell at a yard sale. I will never be able to go back to using that type of machine again. The difference between the Zojirushi and the cook/warm is more than night and day. The difference between the quality in the rice bowls alone is unbelievable. The Zojirushi has a bowl that is very thick and heavy, not unlike my stove top cookware. My old cook/warm rice bowl feels like one of my cheap mixing bowls.
Prior to purchasing the Zojirushi, we never really cared for brown rice. It was too crunchy/chewy. Now my family and I love brown rice. The GABA Brown Rice setting is amazing. I have never made, nor eaten, brown rice that was so light and fluffy before in my life. Because of that, we mostly eat brown rice now - which is much healthier for us anyway.
You will not be disappointed with this machine. It's looks beautiful sitting on the counter top. Clean up is a breeze - the stainless has some sort of coating and does not show fingerprints or smears!
The best rice cooker out there August 31, 2007
Eclectic bagpiper (USA)
50 out of 52 found this review helpful
Update: We have owned this rice cooker for about 2 years now and it continues to cook good rice every time. Some Tips:
1. Add 10% more water than is indicated, this will make fluffier rice
2. In order to make Persian-style rice, throw in one tablespoon butter and salt to taste with the water: when used with Basmati rice, this would produce fragrant rice with every grain standing apart.
3. For long-grain rice, use the "Soft" option.
4. Please use it to cook brown rice on GABA setting. Exquisite.
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We have had this rice cooker for a week now and have already tried all its settings. It's unbelievable how this cooker makes fluffy, moist rice where each grain stands out without getting sticky. This happens whether you put in Basmati rice, Sushi rice or brown rice. It's astounding how the rice remain fresh, warm and hardly dry out. That was a big change for us, having used no-good Oster rice cookers until we went to a Japanese supermarket and saw how cool and functional this unit looked. We are now eating more (healthier) brown rice and not throwing away any rice the following day. The Japanese sure know how to cook rice.
The menu is simple but offers plenty of choice. The inside bowl is heavy and made of Stainless Steel and has deep and clear marking to help you add the right amount of water without having to use cups. The melodies are a bit of a nuisance, but you wouldn't hear them over your dishwasher, so that's quite all right. The cooker does take twice as long as other, cheap rice cookers, but the ensuing taste is worth the wait.
Without a doubt, the machine is beautiful. If you really want to eat great rice every time and can afford the price, this is your best choice.
Rediscover Rice! November 15, 2007
J. Roth (Albany, NY)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Yes, this rice cooker is crazy expensive, but worth it. I agree with all the other reviewers that the rice comes out perfect every time, even if you leave it warming for hours. We only eat brown rice, and were disappointed with previous rice cookers that left the rice crunchy, with that disgusting hard crust at the bottom of the pan. With this cooker, every grain is perfect. We also use the "porridge" setting to cook steel cut oats and hot cereal. We do reduce the amount of water the cooker recommends for porridge, to create a thicker end product. This is just a personal preference, however. This cooker is goof proof. The timer is simple to set, and I find the little melody that plays when the cooktime begins and ends to be adorable. Since buying this product, we've been using it several times a week and eating healthier as a result. It's expensive, but take a deep breath and make this investment. You won't be disappointed.
Wonderful rice cooker! January 5, 2008
C. Moore (Portland, OR USA)
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
I've had this cooker for a few weeks now and just love it! I've just cooked basmati long-grain rice in it and it turns out perfect every time. You can cook as little as 1 cup of rice in it perfectly. A note about the 1 cup of rice: Zojirushi supplies a plastic measuring cup to use for measuring the dry rice. It holds about 6 oz (roughly 3/4 of a cup). Just keep this in mind when deciding how much rice you want to cook - you gt about 3 times the dry amount when cooked. Today I made the gaba brown rice for the first time - it's wonderfully chewy. Wanting to start incorporating more whole grains into my diet, I had been wondering about cooking other grains in it. I found 'The Ultimate Rice Cooker' cookbook by Beth Hensperger & Julie Kaufman here on Amazon, bought it and just received it yesterday. I highly recommend both of these - the cooker is expensive, but as others have stated it's worth it if you're wanting to eat more brown rice, or any other rice for that matter. The 'Ultimate Rice Cookbook' has lots of great recipes to use in this cooker - I can't wait to try all the variations. See my review under the cookbook for more info on it.
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