Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker – Is It The Best Rice Cooker You can Buy?
Robin OBrien
January 17, 2009
Left to myself, I've never been able to make a great batch of rice. I always cooked it too long, and ended up with mushy rice, or not long enough and the finished product was a crunchy mess. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't seem to get it right, until a friend of mine introduced me to Zojirushi rice cookers.
I eventually settled on purchasing the Zojirushi RIZO Micom: it had the features that I wanted. Now, I can cook rice like a pro.
I could have opted for the Zojirushi RIZO, or the Fuzzy Logic rice maker however, I didn´t think I needed to pay extra for a cooker that cooked rice for risottos and I couldn´t justify paying for the more expensive Fuzzy Logic – not for my simple cooking needs. However, if you are only preparing rice for one, or a very small group, or you want to cook risotto then a RIZO model may be a better option The Neuro Fuzzy Logic seemed like a good option if you wanted to cook large quantities - it comes with a 5.5 cup capacity.
The company claims that the curved bottom of the inner cooking pan is matched by the heating system. This means that the entire surface of the pan receives a carefully controlled and balanced flow of heat, so avoiding hot spots - which is a problem with lower quality brands, apparently. I can´t for sure say if this is true, but I haven´t cooked raw or burnt rice yet using the appliance.
What I can definitely say is a good feature is that the spherical shape makes it easy to empty the bowl without scraping and scratching, making cleaning up after the meal even easier. To be fair, this design is fairly common in rice cookers, but it is still worth mentioning because it will save you some time.
By the way, my friend has the RIZO Micom, but is thinking of upgrading to the Zojirushi Fuzzy Logic Rice Maker, which uses a built-in computer to correctly cook the rice. Computer technology isn´t unique to this company - other quality brands use Fuzzy Logic. Whichever brand you do buy the new technology means that anyone - and I do mean anyone – should be able to cook rice perfectly: with these machines you simply measure out the rice, add the water, and press a single button, and you're on your way to light and fluffy rice.
As I said, although the Zojirushi Fuzzy Logic did appeal to me, I decide to save a few dollars and opt for the cheaper Micom: a decision I don´t regret.
I would point out that this brand isn´t the cheapest available: you definitely pay more for a Zojirushi rice cooker. When it comes to cost, the only brand that may cost more is a Sanyo rice cooker. Quality costs more, or so my dad was always fond of saying. In this case, I guess it could be, but many people are frightened away when they see the price tag. People who are interested in a cheap rice cooker should steer away from a Zojirushi rice cooker.
Whatever your cooking needs, there is a Zojirushi rice cooker for the job, from small 3 cup models to larger units that can hold as much as 5.5 cups, from easy 3 button menus to the "fuzzy logic" rice cookers that can do most of the cooking for you. I love my Micom and have nothing but praise for Zojirushi rice cookers.
Follow the links for the Zojirushi MICOM rice cooker. You can also read the best rice cooker reviews on quality brands like Aroma, Panasonic and the Sunpentown rice cooker collection.
I eventually settled on purchasing the Zojirushi RIZO Micom: it had the features that I wanted. Now, I can cook rice like a pro.
I could have opted for the Zojirushi RIZO, or the Fuzzy Logic rice maker however, I didn´t think I needed to pay extra for a cooker that cooked rice for risottos and I couldn´t justify paying for the more expensive Fuzzy Logic – not for my simple cooking needs. However, if you are only preparing rice for one, or a very small group, or you want to cook risotto then a RIZO model may be a better option The Neuro Fuzzy Logic seemed like a good option if you wanted to cook large quantities - it comes with a 5.5 cup capacity.
The company claims that the curved bottom of the inner cooking pan is matched by the heating system. This means that the entire surface of the pan receives a carefully controlled and balanced flow of heat, so avoiding hot spots - which is a problem with lower quality brands, apparently. I can´t for sure say if this is true, but I haven´t cooked raw or burnt rice yet using the appliance.
What I can definitely say is a good feature is that the spherical shape makes it easy to empty the bowl without scraping and scratching, making cleaning up after the meal even easier. To be fair, this design is fairly common in rice cookers, but it is still worth mentioning because it will save you some time.
By the way, my friend has the RIZO Micom, but is thinking of upgrading to the Zojirushi Fuzzy Logic Rice Maker, which uses a built-in computer to correctly cook the rice. Computer technology isn´t unique to this company - other quality brands use Fuzzy Logic. Whichever brand you do buy the new technology means that anyone - and I do mean anyone – should be able to cook rice perfectly: with these machines you simply measure out the rice, add the water, and press a single button, and you're on your way to light and fluffy rice.
As I said, although the Zojirushi Fuzzy Logic did appeal to me, I decide to save a few dollars and opt for the cheaper Micom: a decision I don´t regret.
I would point out that this brand isn´t the cheapest available: you definitely pay more for a Zojirushi rice cooker. When it comes to cost, the only brand that may cost more is a Sanyo rice cooker. Quality costs more, or so my dad was always fond of saying. In this case, I guess it could be, but many people are frightened away when they see the price tag. People who are interested in a cheap rice cooker should steer away from a Zojirushi rice cooker.
Whatever your cooking needs, there is a Zojirushi rice cooker for the job, from small 3 cup models to larger units that can hold as much as 5.5 cups, from easy 3 button menus to the "fuzzy logic" rice cookers that can do most of the cooking for you. I love my Micom and have nothing but praise for Zojirushi rice cookers.
Follow the links for the Zojirushi MICOM rice cooker. You can also read the best rice cooker reviews on quality brands like Aroma, Panasonic and the Sunpentown rice cooker collection.
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