Zojirushi Micom 3-Cup Compact Size, Multiple Settings, Stainless Steel Made, Built-In Retractable Power Cord and Easy to Transport Rice Cooker and Warmer
Zojirushi Micom 3-Cup Compact Size, Multiple Settings, Stainless Steel Made, Built-In Retractable Power Cord and Easy to Transport Rice Cooker and Warmer
Original price was: $194.50.$153.00Current price is: $153.00.
Description
- Compact: With its compact size and ability to cook as little as 1/2 a cup of rice or oats, this rice cooker is ideal for small families or couples
- Steel Cut Oatmeal Menu Setting: This is a special menu setting for cooking steel-cut oatmeal. The cooking flow is different than the regular Porridge setting and has a shorter completion time
- Brown or GABA Brown Menu Setting: The Brown Rice Activation (or GABA Brown Setting) activates brown rice by keeping the temperature inside the pan at about 104 degrees F for 2 hours. By activating brown rice, GABA, one of the nutrients contained in brown rice, increases its amount by 1.5 times as much as that contained in non-activated brown rice
- Long Grain White Menu Setting: This is a special menu setting for cooking long-grain white rice. The cooking flow is different than the White rice setting because long-grain white rice cooks differently than short or medium-grain white rice
- Easy to Transport and Hassle Free Storing: It can be transported easily with the help of a fold-down handle. The built-in retractable power cord makes moving and storing hassle-free
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Specification: Zojirushi Micom 3-Cup Compact Size, Multiple Settings, Stainless Steel Made, Built-In Retractable Power Cord and Easy to Transport Rice Cooker and Warmer
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10 reviews for Zojirushi Micom 3-Cup Compact Size, Multiple Settings, Stainless Steel Made, Built-In Retractable Power Cord and Easy to Transport Rice Cooker and Warmer
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Amazon Customer –
This small-capacity rice cooker produces perfect rice of all kinds. So far, it has done an excellent job with short, medium and long grain, including brown, basmati and jasmine.
It should be noted that the types of rice that can be prepared is not limited to the types for which there is a button. The Zojirushi website has a page that is model-specific and lists the rice:water ratio and settings for many types.
Operation is simplicity itself: measure rice – wash – add water – choose setting – push start button’
The auto-keep warm feature works very well and cleanup takes about 1 minute, thanks to the removable inner lid and vent cap.
Build and materials are exceptional.
And, least important but much appreciated is the beautiful, organic design of the cooker.
I am very pleased with it and highly recommend it to anyone who prepares rice often.
LefCoasDave –
Uncle Roger’s favorite brand of rice cooker. Makes perfect rice every time, easy to use and easy to clean. It will even sing you a song when the rice is ready and keeps the rice warm if you want to dip into it during the day and not take it out. Operation is simple and intuitive and build quality is strong, I think if you take care of it this rice cooker will last 10+ years
Akiko Schlieper –
Update: 7 years we have had this rice cooker and it is still perfect every time. We use it at least 4 days each week for rice and 2 days for oats. Also makes buckwheat.
Original review:
Bae has never been able to cook rice. She loves to eat it, but I always had to cook it for us. Bae’s anxiety over rice cooking and frustration with her bad results was shaking her confidence. Even the cheap on-off rice cooker she used to have was a disaster for her. I bought this for her and she was skeptical. “Will it come out mushy? Either it is mushy or burnt. What about the coating inside? Will it peel off the Teflon and stick to the rice?”
But that all changed after the first use. Now she is a rice cooking champ. Rice comes out perfect. For every kind of rice the setting is easy to choose and the results are consistently astounding – fluffy white rice, nutty brown rice, chewy sushi rice, even steel cut oats. She has been so happy with the results, I’ll need a minivan to hold all the babies we’ll be having.
For real, we have had rice 90 times since we got this, with consistently spectacular results every time with every variety. The 5 or 6 times I made overnight steel cut oats they were good. Not as good as what I make standing over the stove stirring for half an hour, but for less than 2 minutes of prep the night before the results are darn good.
So for any variety of rice (let’s pick sushi), all we do is scoop (let’s pick 2) cups (you must use the special included cup, not Imperial 8oz/250ml cups) of the chosen variety of uncooked rice (still going with sushi) into the cooker’s teflon bowl. Then we give a 2 minute soak in warmish water. Use your fingers to agitate the rice. Starch will come off the rice and the water will turn milky. Rinse the rice in a strainer until the water runs clear. Dump the strained rice back in the teflon coated bowl that came with the cooker. There is a line under each variety of rice (yeah, still sushi). Put water into the bowl until the water gets to the number of scoops (in this case we still use 2) mark. Put the bowl in the cooker and close the lid. Press the button to scroll through varieties until you get to the variety of rice you are cooking (sushi… still sushi) and press the start button. Sushi rice is about an hour cooking time.
Mostly we have brown rice. It takes 98 minutes cooking time for brown rice. That is enough time to whip up the rest of dinner, and still get in some making out time.
Sushi and jasmine rice are quicker, and also taste amazing. Makes enough rice for dinner for 3 or 4 and lunch leftovers the next day.
The styling is cool so it looks good on the counter, but the handle and light weight make for easy storage out of sight if your sleek AF Zojirushi is not the star of your kitchen. The retractable cord is nice. Cleaning is easy.
Bae is back in the saddle now that her rice cooking is on par with the rest of her dinner making skills!
dbartel –
Me gusto mucho!! La verdad tengo una igual pero de 6 tasas…. Está sin darme cuenta es de la mitad del tamaño…. Pero me resultó más práctica!! Si vas a comprar una fíjate en el tamaño por que la diferencia de precio vs la grande no es tanta y puede valer la pena si necesitas más cantidad de vez en cuando
sergio –
Ich habe de Reiskocher in den Steckdose eingesteckt ohne zu merken dass er für 220V geeignet ist.
Bei der Beschreibung vom Product, ist es nicht ganz gut gezeichnet dass der für 22V ist.
Ich habe selber nicht gut aufgepasst aber deutlicher Beschreibung wäre gut.
Jetzt ist der komplett kaputt und der Elektriker konnte nicht reparieren und ich muss wegwerfen.
Schade, ich bin eine Japanerin und ich habe immer ein japanischer Reiskocher gehabt und jetzt wollte ich einen neuen haben.
Foodie –
prodotto alimentato a 120V.
Tensione non idonea per l’europa.
viene riportato nelle specifiche, ma non debitamente evidenziato.
Non capisco perchè non lo riportano in evidenza visto che lo vendono in europa, e la tensione è 220V, pertanto non utilizzabile.
Bruno PM –
Swift and accurate service. Delivery of unit in perfect condition . Unit exactly as described .
SoundOff –
Pros:
Small
Portable
Retractable Cord
Lightweight
Multi-Menu
Easy to Operate
Cons:
Not Cheap
Internal Battery
What I received in the package:
1 x ZOJIRUSHI NS-LGC05XB Micom Rice Cooker
1 x Internal 3 Cup Cooking Bowl
1 x Plastic Spatula
1 x Plastic Spatula Holder Accessory
1 x Plastic Measuring Cup
1 x User Manual
This ZOJIRUSHI NS-LGC05XB Micom Rice Cooker product is an easy to use small rice cooker / warmer is approximately 9 1/8” x 11 7/8” x 7 1/2” and weighs in at roughly 5lbs 13.7oz.
Interface is straightforward. You simply depress the [Menu] Button until you reach the type of rice you are cooking and then select [Start]. There are other functions but that is the very basics. It will play a little tune before it gets started the timer will count down until it is ready.
This is a small rice cooker for the price but it does seem to cook a perfect pot of rice each time.
There are a few features that I think are outstanding with this cooker. First, the 44” power cord is fully retractable. Making cleanup and storage easy. You should be careful not to pull the cord out passed the red sticker or it may not reel back in. Second, the cooker produces very little condensation that you have to clean up. It was easy to wipe down and store. All residual condensation drains directly into the pot, so not extra parts to clean. Third, the cooker is compact and relatively lightweight. The pot has a 3 cup capacity which is small for the price, but quite sufficient.
I’ll be honest here, I have never paid this much for a rice cooker. I have gone through phases of using a cooker and then making rice manually in a pot. I decided recently to breakdown and get another cooker. I did a lot of research on models and brands and this one came out on top.
This Micom model uses “fuzzy logic” to makes micro changes to your cooking time, etc depending in various variables to ensure your rice is cooked to perfection each time. I am Hawaiian and we are heavy rice eaters. Rice has been a staple on our table since I can remember. I cook rice practically daily depending on my needs. I have yet to be disappointed with this cooker. You just start it and leave it … much like any other rice cooker. The difference is the rice is perfect.
It does have a delayed cooking feature if you want to prep it and cook it later. To do this you select the cooking program from the menu and then you select the time you want the rice to be completely cooked and ready. The Micom will process the information and determine when it needs to start to complete it at that time. Nice !!!
I have tried cooking the following rice types:
White
Brown
Basmati
Jasmine
Saffron
While the unit does not have a specific Basmati, Saffron or Jasmine rice preset. I found that using the Long Grain or White setting with the proper rice to water ratio works just fine.
Now to the only feature I don’t care for. This cooker has an internal clock which runs off of a clock battery that is integrated into the circuit board. The only instructions are when the battery goes out to contact the manufacturer for a replacement, which is not free. I am pretty handy and figure that when the time comes I will add a battery slot so you can replace the battery in the future without having to solder again. But that is a consideration you do have to mull over if you are looking at this model. As to replace this battery it “will” be something that the manufacturer will have to do if you don’t want to void your warranty or damage the unit if you are not skilled in soldering. Granted, these batteries typically last roughly 5 years so it should easily outlast your 1-Year Warranty. I feel this a money grab for a unit that is already quite expensive. I considered dropping it a star for making it a requirement to have to have the replaced by the manufacturer. The reason I didn’t is that it will still operate if you plug it in … it just will not retain the clock time and you will have to rest the time each time you plug it in. IF you unplug it. I can live with that.
I am also not a huge fan of non-stick surfaces. However, that is common among all rice cooker brands. The unit also has a part, the power cord, that contain BPA. While it is not in direct contact with any cooking surface or food. The possibility does exist that you could cross-contaminate the cooking pot or food by plugging in the cord and not washing your hands before you begin to prepare the rice. Keep that in mind …
The manufacturer offers a 1-Year Warranty from the original purchase date on this product.
I appreciate you taking the time to read this. All in all, I have had a number of rice cookers in my lifetime … I wish I had known about this brand years ago. Please don’t let the price tag fool you. It is worth every Penney so far and will pay for itself inside a year with the amount of rice my family consumes as well as the time savings. While this is an excellent unit … there is still room for improvement here that would make it a true 5-Star appliance. It is so close to being 5-Star to me and is probably the best cooker I have ever owned. However, for those who don’t prefer Non-stick, the ability to purchase a ceramic pot would be a great option. Removing all BPAs from the product would be another and the ability to change out the battery is something that should be to be done without having to send in the unit. As the world continues to trend toward more healthy and sustainable choices … I hope this is something this manufacturer takes to heart. It must also be noted that all brands I have owned or researched suffer from the same flaws. Hope this information was helpful. [5 Stars]
This product is made in China.
SoundOff –
Amazing, best kitchen appliance item I’ve ever purchase, great brand and quality. Most importantly, makes such good good perfect delicious rice and you don’t need to do much, turns out perfect, make sure to rinse the rice at least 5 times first or until clear water before. Zojirushi! Great quality and design, well done and well made. Perfect size, 3 cup, is smaller than in the photos, perfect size. Worth every penny. Highly recommend.
seblick –
We eat long grain Basmati brown rice two or three times a week, and this cooker works VERY well. It both cooks and keeps the rice warm afterward. This is the second one of these we have had. After two or three years, the first one had a dead battery, so it lost the clock time. When I tried to replace the battery, I discovered that the cooker has to be disassembled to get to the battery (no separate compartment) and that the battery had been soldered in place. I replaced it once, but then had some other problem when it again needed a battery. I do not recall what caused our decision to replace the whole thing. The newer model was made of better plastic and silicone, so it is easier to keep clean. Also, it now has a retractable power cord, so it’s easier to store.