Also love my Zojirushi. The ability to set up before we leave the house, or have oatmeal ready when we wake up is priceless to me.

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Anonymous wrote:Zojirushi lasts a long time. The inner non-stick pot does not. It starts peeling after a while.

Mine hasn’t. It’s about 15 years old.

Mine has, and I treat it very carefully. Still totally worth it. Anyone know how to buy just the replacement pot?

FYI there are tons of sales today, OP. Zojirushi is on sale on Amazon.

Anonymous wrote:When I cook basmati which is very frequently it comes out great in a Le Creuset saucepan on the stove. Rice, water, evoo, bring to boil reduce to low and let sit ~20 minutes then fluff with fork.

The above method is very easy and I have just always wondered if I am really missing out by not having a rice cooker? What is the advantage?

Sweet Thai rice and Basmati rice is the only rice I don’t cook in the rice cooker. It’s far superior in the pan. My basmati method is a bit different, but also delicious.

I toast the rice first in oov and butter. Once toasted I add - splash of white wine until it evaporates, I then add a whole garlic clove, a dash of salt, bay leaf and grated lemon peel. I bring to a boil with 1:2 ratios and also immediately turn off and leave covered for 20 min before I fluff. I remove the whole garlic before serving Turns out absolutely perfect.

I prefer jasmine, sushi and quiona in the rice cooker over stovetop method.

Anonymous wrote:Agree Zojirushi for sure, but if you don't want to spend a ton of money, we have the Aroma and it's great.

I’ve had the same aroma for 15 years. I think it cost me $20.

I am all for people having rice cookers because I know they love them but I second using the microwave if it’s infrequent and you need the space. It works great and it’s hands off.

Anonymous wrote:Zojirushi. End of discussion.

Or Couckoo. Cooks just as well but more stylish.

Tiger is fine for me.

Anonymous wrote:When I cook basmati which is very frequently it comes out great in a Le Creuset saucepan on the stove. Rice, water, evoo, bring to boil reduce to low and let sit ~20 minutes then fluff with fork.

The above method is very easy and I have just always wondered if I am really missing out by not having a rice cooker? What is the advantage?

It's better for cooking sushi rice. Basmati is best on the stove.

I use my microwave and a Pyrex glass bowl. Perfect rice each time

Anonymous wrote:When I cook basmati which is very frequently it comes out great in a Le Creuset saucepan on the stove. Rice, water, evoo, bring to boil reduce to low and let sit ~20 minutes then fluff with fork.

The above method is very easy and I have just always wondered if I am really missing out by not having a rice cooker? What is the advantage?

Because with a rice cooker, you can just press the button and leave the kitchen to do other things. You can also set the timer to cook and keep the rice warm for a day. It’s very convenient.

I’m very happy with this one. I spent ages researching and fighting my instinct to be cheap


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Anonymous wrote:Zojirushi lasts a long time. The inner non-stick pot does not. It starts peeling after a while.

Mine hasn’t. It’s about 15 years old.

We have a zojirushi that is also about 15 years old. I don’t remember exactly how much we paid but it can’t have been more than $50-$60 bucks. I just looked online and there is no way that we would have paid $200 back then for a rice cooker. They must have gone up in price in the last few years.

Another Zojirushi vote but try to get one made in Japan.

There are plenty of Zojirushi models at different price points. I have a very basic 6-cup Zojirushi that is a daily workhorse.
https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NHS-10-6-Cup-Uncooked-Cooker/dp/B00004S576/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1AZ22D1CTNSDD&keywords=zojirushi+6+cup+rice+cooker&qid=1688780703&sprefix=zojirushi+6%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1