Zojirushi NP-GBC05 3-Cup Rice Cooker & Warmer Review

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The Zojirushi NP GBC05 is a three cup rice cooker that has a built in induction heating system and a warmer. At over two-hundred dollars, it is not exactly the cheapest rice cooker in the market. It is, however, one of the more recommended. The product features a 700-watt rice cooker that can cook up to three cups of rice. It also has an induction heating technology and a warmer.

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The rice cooker comes with multiple menu functions for cooking, and LCD control panel with a clock and a timer. The spherical inner pan is thick which makes it very durable and easy to clean. This model has a detachable cord, a carrying handle and can be hand washed.

The accessories include a measuring cup, a nonstick rice spatula, and a spatula holder. The dimensions of this Zojirushi is 11 and 13/16 by 9 by 7.5 inches. It has a shipping weight of nine pounds, but its true weight is 8.8 pounds. Currently, this item can only be shipped within the United States. Its feature of having induction heat technology means that more even heat is evenly assimilated throughout the three cup rice cooker. This translates to absolutely perfect rice cooked each and every time. Smaller families or people who live alone will love this tiny machine. It can cook a minimum of a half cup or rice and takes up very little counter space.

The cooking menu functions give you the option of cooking sushi, white or mixed rice, brown rice, porridge, quick instant rice, and rice which is rinse free or GABA Brown rice types. The easy to use LCD panel has buttons which say 'reset', 'keep warm' and 'cook' to begin the process of cooking your rice. There is also a timer or clock which means you can set it to cook rice just in time for your arrival from work.

The cooker also has a stainless steel attractive housing, a handle for carrying, and a steam vent. This makes for easy storage and gives great portability. Cleaning is no problem at all. Just detach the rice cooker from the plug, remove and empty its inner pan and hand wash. The cooked rice does not cling to the bottom of the pan and easily rinses off. Rice lovers who want more fiber in their diet have not been disappointed with this product from Zojirushi.

Other then rice, consumers have successfully cooked organic millet, barley and whole oats using this product. According to one buyer, the nice feature this product has is that it does not waste water from over boiling. The only disadvantage of this product is that once your family increases in size or you have more than the usual amount of company, the size cannot accommodate the number of guests or larger families.

However, this rice cooker is great for people who want to have the option of being able to cook rice from the comfort of their own homes at their convenience. Not only does rice increase the amount of fiber in your diet, it gives you the option of making various recipes like stuffed peppers and sushi.