Zojirushi NS-ZAC18 10-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker, White Gray
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: ZojirushiBrand: Zojirushi
Model: NS-ZAC18
Product features:
- 10-cup uncooked rice capacity; spherical heating system
- Cooks variety of rices, including white, brown, sweet, and porridge
- Programmable timer; warming function for up to 12 hours
- Easy-to-read, color LCD; melodic start and completion signal
- Limited 1-year warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Zojirushi NS-ZAC18 10-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker, White Gray
Customer Review: It's well worth the money and counter space
Summary: 5 Stars
Now I know what you are thinking. Why would anyone pay over $100 for a rice cooker? Heck, you can find other's for less than $50. But let me explain... it is worth the money.
Once I got over the sticker shock and bought this bad boy, I made sushi rice. It turned out perfectly! It was the proper consistancy, texture, and even temperature. When I think of how many times I made rice using the stove and the so-so results... uugghhh... I should have bought this sooner.
Okay... so now I have a great rice cooker, now what? Well, for starters, it also makes great oatmeal. Yes.... oatmeal. Forget those little single serving packets, go out and buy the steel-cut variety (larger grocery stores now carry it in the bulk food section). I set it for the "porridge" selection and use the white cup (not the green pre-washed) to measure out the proper amount. Add the correct amount of water (marked inside the pan) and start the machine. About an hour later, you'll be treated to the best homemade oatmeal, smooth and creamy in texture with a flavor that puts the packets to shame.
If you are the impatient sort, I suggest making use of the two timers. I have set one in time for breakfast and the other for dinner. Then, the night before, I simply put the ingredients in, make the proper selections on the cooker, and let the timer do it's magic. In the morning, I wake up to the aroma of oatmeal and simply have to get out a bowl, some cream, and brown sugar. (Oh, I do put raisins in with the oatmeal overnight, and they plump up beautifully). A quick wash after breakfast, and I put rice and water in it for dinner.
Besides oatmeal and rice, I have also been experimenting with soups. And yes, they turn out quite nice. I make a selection (since there is not a "soup" item in the menu) based on the amount of time...refer to the manual for this. So I make the appropriate selection based on time and have wonderful soups that I don't have to worry about burning or sticking. And since the cooker has the 'stay warm' feature, I don't have to worry about overcooking and vegetables or noodles turning to mush. Now when I am preparing a large meal for friends/family, I bring this into service for more than just rice dishes.
Speaking of which, it's a pleasure to come home at night to freshly cooked rice. For sushi rice, I simply prepare a vinegar/sugar sauce and incorporate that into the rice with the paddle. The rice stays the perfect temperature and texture even if I arrive home an hour late or more!
Oh, please be sure to use the correct cup, white versus green. The first time I made rice, I used the white cup when I was actually using pre-washed rice. As a result, some water bubbled out of the top near the end of the cooking cycle. Once I used the correct cup, I have never experienced that again.
This is an appliance that I leave on my counter all the time. If I am ever in doubt what to fix for a meal, I simply look over at it and think "rice" for dinner. Sushi, stir fry, thai, is never that far away. And I can prepare the rest of the meal while the rice cooks.
If you like rice dishes and/or homemade oatmeal.. and even soups, don't pass up on this. The larger size makes it convenient for group dinners or parties.
Description of Zojirushi NS-ZAC18 10-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker, White Gray
Enjoy many recipes in this state of the art "Neuro Fuzzy" logic rice cooker and warmerFor folks who eat rice on a daily--or even weekly--basis, this rice cooker has a unique fuzzy-logic microchip for advanced programming and a spherical heating system that cooks on all sides of the inner pan and makes perfect rice every time. The unit cooks from 2 - 10 cups (enough to feed a crowd of 10 or more people) of a variety of rices--white, brown, sweet, and porridge--to use in dishes such as sushi, paella, stir-fries, or curries. The cooker has settings to accommodate your preference for harder or softer rice and even has a setting for prewashed rice. The LCD screen is easy to read and the push-button controls are simple to program once you've mastered them. A programmable timer allows you to set your cooking time without worry that rice will burn or get overcooked--and the start and complete time of your cooking cycle signals with a pleasant melody (although you can choose a beep if you prefer it). Another excellent feature is the ability to keep rice warm for up to 12 hours after cooking is complete, so you can cook before work and have warm rice at dinner. The Extended Keep Warm function warms rice for up to 8 hours at a lower temperature and reduces the chance of rice drying out or becoming discolored or odorous. Both the inner pan and inner lid detach from the unit for thorough cleaning. The rice cooker has a plastic handle for transporting it from cabinet to counter and a retractable cord for easy storage. The appliance comes with two measuring cups, a spatula, and a spatula holder and is covered by a limited one-year warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
From the Manufacturer
What Makes the Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer Special?
Simply put, the Neuro Fuzzy is the most advanced rice cooker anyone can have. From the micro-computer technology to the special features, this rice cooker was made to meet all your rice cooking needs. All you have to do is measure the rice, fill the machin with water, and hit the button. It doesn?t get any easier.
A rice cooker is a versatile small kitchen appliance designed to cook rice perfectly. It was developed in Japan where cooking rice is a serious art. From its early development in the 1950s, the basic electric rice cooker has become more and more advanced with the introduction of micro computerization, and the Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer is the ultimate rice cooker.
The Ultimate Rice Cooker
 | Neuro Fuzzy Logic Technology But what exactly is Neuro Fuzzy logic? The more advanced rice cookers have micro computers (micom) inside that automatically make adjustments in temperature and cooking time depending on the program selected. This rice cooker utilizes "fuzzy logic" through the micom to ensure that cooked rice comes out perfectly, and hence is called Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer. Stop thinking. The rice cooker will do it all for you. Multiple Menu Means Multi-Tasked This rice cooker also has multiple menu settings. Multiple menu means that the rice cooker adjusts the cooking time and temperature according to the menu you select. Do you like softer or harder rice? Do you prefer brown rice? How about porridge? You can make all these types of rice without the fuss. Just add the rice and water, select the menu, and hit the button. That?s it. |
Rice, the Healthy Grain
Rice, in its many varieties and types, is consumed by a large percentage of the world?s population. It?s nutritious, inexpensive, easy to store and cook, and versatile. Rice is high in complex carbohydrates, packed with vitamins and minerals, contains no fat, cholesterol or sodium, and unhulled (brown) rice is an excellent source of dietary fiber. The Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer has a brown rice function to cook delicious brown rice easily. You?ll have no more hard, undercooked brown rice.
More Amazing Rice Cooker Features
Unlike other rice cookers, the Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer comes with tons of special features to make your cooking experience more pleasant, and your rice tastier than any rice you?ve tasted before.
- Special Spherical Inner Cooking Pan
This rice cooker?s specially designed spherical inner cooking pan and heating system allows the rice to cook more evenly and produce fluffier, tastier rice. - Keep Warm
The rice cooker automatically goes into keep warm after the cooking is completed to keep the rice tasting fresh longer.- Nonstick Simplicity
The durable inner cooking pan has a nonstick construction, which prevents rice from sticking and makes cleaning fast and easy.- Safety First
The inner cooking pan has stay cool side handles so you can easily remove it after cooking. - Simple Clean Up
The retractable power cord makes cleanup and storage a snap. And the detachable inner lid makes clean up easy and quick.- Rice Music
The rice cooker plays a musical tune when you set the rice cooker to cook, set the timer, or when cooking is complete. The Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer plays Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Amaryllis.- In a Hurry?
The Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer has a Quick Cooking menu that can reduce cooking time without compromising taste.- Come Home to Freshly Cooked Rice
The Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer has a convenient Timer feature. Set the rice and water, select the menu, and set the timer. The rice will finish cooking by the programmed time. The clock feature also makes it easy to program the timer.- Sushi, Anyone?
Make sushi and entertain family and friends at your own home. The Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker & Warmer has a Sushi function to prepare perfect sushi rice. Just measure the rice and water, select Sushi, and the rice cooker will do the rest (well, it won?t make the sushi for you, just the rice). See Zojirushi?s website (www.zojirushi.com) for recipes for sushi.Zojirushi, Quality & Innovation
For nearly a century, Zojirushi (pronounced zoh-gee-ROO-shee) has established itself as a company that uses cutting edge technology to bring comfort, ease, vitality, and affluence into the lives of its customers worldwide. Look for the friendly elephant logo (Zojirushi means ?elephant brand? in Japanese) and know that a product that bears the name Zojirushi is innovative, high in quality, and reliable.
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