Reddit mentions of Zojirushi NS-TSC10 5-1/2-Cup (Uncooked) Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer, 1.0-Liter

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Here's mine: https://www.amazon.ca/Zojirushi-NS-TSC10-Cooker-Uncooked-Stainless/dp/B0074CDG6C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549311058&sr=8-1&keywords=zojirushi+rice+cooker

Zojirushi.

I've had many other rice cookers, from the target and Walmart brands to black and decker.

Zojirushi is just plain and simple worth it. It will consistently give you perfectly cooked rice...every...single... time.

The reason is it has this thing called fuzzy logic where it's computer can determine how to cook things depending on the weight and what not (not sure how it works exactly, but it works great!). The initial buy in is a bit more expensive than other rice cookers but it's worth the investment. It will last very long.

For steaming, you could use the vegi steamer tray for a pot. It's honestly 100x faster because you don't have to wait like 15 minutes for the water to boil.

This is as good one: http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-TSC10-Uncooked-Cooker-1-0-Liter/dp/B0074CDG6C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394815672&sr=8-2&keywords=zojirushi+rice+cooker


This is the one I have: http://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-ZCC10-Uncooked-Premium-1-0-Liter/dp/B00007J5U7/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1394815672&sr=8-4&keywords=zojirushi+rice+cooker

I can't praise it enough.

Also, this for steaming veggies. Works amazing, I've had it for years:http://www.amazon.com/Amco-Collapsible-Steamer-Stainless-Steel/dp/B000Q4N2LO/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1394815756&sr=8-9&keywords=steamer+tray+for+pot

What's your budget? What size do you need?

Zojirushi rice cookers are excellent quality and sometimes they go on sale on Amazon with a deep discount. For example: https://ca.camelcamelcamel.com/Zojirushi-NS-TSC10/product/B0074CDG6C

For less messy amazon links you can extract the part after "/dp/" in

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-TSC10-Uncooked-Cooker-1-0-Liter/dp/B0074CDG6C/ref=pd_sim_79_14?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3FCH92VNZPVJ780X0D18

and make it:

https://amzn.com/B0074CDG6C

Or via smile link:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0074CDG6C

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I believe this is the model I have, or the newer replacement model for it at any rate.

The super cheapo ones are just bimetalic strip controlled like straight out of the 60's, so if you go for a modern chip controlled one, it's a lot better quality. They use a fuzzy logic chip that looks for variables to match the condition of "done", so the timer on it is more a running estimate of time to completion, like a PC file copy.

They have different preset settings, for different types of rice, so it's looking for a different profile for brown rice vs white.
They even keep rice viable for hours, doubling as a vacuum flask/warmer. I have eaten rice 12-18hrs after it finished cooking, and it was still fine.

The feature set on any basic modern rice cooker is fantastic, because the super high end ones are nuts, and have been for long enough for features to trickle down to the base models.

NHK documentary for the curious.

By the way, here is the rice cooker I have:

Zojirushi Rice Cooker

It's really pricey and I struggled to justify it at first, but it is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets. I used to hate making rice because it can be easy to mess up. This thing has what they call fuzzy logic and basically impossible to do wrong. Perfect rice every time.

I bought my parents one of the cheaper zojirushi cookers about 8 years ago now.


I would day it gets used at least once or twice a week and it's still working. So longevity is one thing.


The more important thing for my family, though, is just the quality of the rice. It's difficult to explain but the texture of the rice is better. I suppose it might depend on your specific preferences but for me, the rice is softer (and in a different way than just adding more water which would also make it musher and wetter) and fluffier. It might be similar to if you've had a frozen meal (i.e. frozen burrito) done in the microwave (cheap cooker) vs the oven (expensive cooker). The end product is similar and from the same thing but the one done in the oven isn't soggy with a bad texture.


In addition to the rice quality which, in my opinion, is worth it alone, there's a bunch of other bells and whistles to the cookers. There's usually a bunch of other cook settings like for different types of rice or grains or foods (i.e. brown rice, half and half, porridge, steamed vegetables). Also, the warm setting is done very well. A few of the other cheaper brands I've had with a warm button end up overcooking/hardening/drying out the rice (esp. On the bottom of the pot) after an hour or so but the zojirushi keeps it warm and still cooked well for 8+ hours after cooking.

One funny thing is that the rice cooker can play a few different songs when it's done cooking rather than just beeping.

There's probably a bunch of other things that I've forgotten but I know it was definitely worth the money for how much rice my parents eat.

I would say, if you have some extra money to spare and eat rice more than once a week, you should invest in one! When I told my parents about how much I spent on it, they were a little skeptical but I know they'd never go back now.


Edit: I got my parents basically a slightly older version of this model. It might be a bit small for a larger family but it's more than large enough for my parents + me. I believe I got it on sale for about $110 or something like that.

Seconding the Zojirushi. Lived in Japan where the rice cooker and water heater are everywhere. Saved up and purchased the rice cooker after going through 2 disappointing rice (not super cheap ones) and it's just heaven. It makes perfect rice every time. The one I have is not large and came with a steaming basket.

This is the model I purchased.

Well now you have:

Zojirushi NS-TSC10 5-1/2-Cup (Uncooked) Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer, 1.0-Liter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0074CDG6C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tJEPAbX5GQKQ5

PAT MART at bloor and Christie, Tap Phoung at spadina and dundas.

Amazon.ca had way better prices when I got mine. Spend the dough and get a "neuro fuzzy" one, it's worth it. Get this one: https://www.amazon.ca/Zojirushi-NS-TSC10-Cooker-Uncooked-Stainless/dp/B0074CDG6C/ref=pd_sbs_79_3?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=74GRWDD84QY53AFR1MW8&th=1

No exaggeration, I am IN LOVE with this rice cooker. I have this one which is maybe a bit excessive for some but I think it's great. Also, I was totally selling it short when I said it beeps, because it actually plays a little song when it's done and it will brighten any day.

I have an NS-TGC10, which isn't being made anymore, but this looks like the updated version with a microchip.

It's a great cooker - I've had it since... 2008? Brown rice setting, timer option (to have freshly cooked rice in the morning when I wake up or after work). Flawless cooking, does jasmine and basmati fine (white rice setting, I use a little less water). Looks like it's about $175.

Hard boiled eggs. Honestly I’m super depressed and can rarely make food for myself. I live on hard boiled eggs, PB& J, and bread and cheese. Here’s how to do the bread and cheese: buy a 2-4lb block of cheese. Buy a $1 French or Italian baguette at your local Walmart or other bakery. All the better if it’s already seasoned. Slice 1/4in off of your cheese block. Cut 1” slice of bread. Eat. If you need more flavor add pesto or mustard under the cheese. If you need veggies, put half a handful of lettuce on top. Boom depressed breakfast or lunch served in less than 3 minutes.
Get a rice cooker. Make rice by throwing water and rice in the cooker. You can eat it for any meal over the next 3 days if you can get out of bed. Or take it back to bed with you. Whatever. We have [this one](Zojirushi NS-TSC10 5-1/2-Cup (Uncooked) Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer, 1.0-Liter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0074CDG6C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9MlDAb6M6QHKY) pretty spendy but it keeps rice edible for literally 100 hours after you make it. You can probably find a more reasonable priced one out there. If you want to get really fancy: hard boil eggs and eat them with the rice and soy sauce. Then give yourself a gold star for feeding yourself.

Some advice: Wash your rice. It gets gummy and sticky when you don't rinse it first. Rinse and drain until the water is clear when you stir it about with your hands.

Second: Get a rice cooker. Seriously. You won't regret it.

I have this one: https://smile.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-TSC10-Uncooked-Cooker-1-0-Liter/dp/B0074CDG6C/

But there are cheaper ones. The key words are "fuzzy logic." That's the tech that keeps the rice from getting burned to the bottom of the pot. Most will even cook different kinds of rice... Because white rice cooks differently than brown, etc. You can even make oatmeal and mixed meals in 'em.

It's great. There's a reason why any asian kitchen has one. Even if you can cook great rice on the stove, these things make it 100x easier.

I never have a problem here or elsewhere when shortening amazon links by just removing the part starting with "ref" (that isn't needed anyway). So for this link I'd have used:
https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-TSC10-Uncooked-Cooker-1-0-Liter/dp/B0074CDG6C

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-TSC10-Uncooked-Cooker-1-0-Liter/dp/B0074CDG6C/ref=pd_sim_79_14?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3FCH92VNZPVJ780X0D18

I don’t really measure, but I add so that the water comes up to x1.5-x2 the height of the soaked beans. If the beans are submerged and then some, it should be ok. Set cooker on regular white rice mode.

Rice cookers are great to cook with because it steams and cooks. I’ve even successfully cooked oxtail with it too!

Here’s the one that looks like mine. I’ve had it for 7 years now and everything is as good as new.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0074CDG6C/ref=psdcmw_678540011_t1_B01EVHWNVG

I've had this model for a few years now, used between 1-3 times a week and I've had zero issues with it. Made in China but I would still highly recommend it.

I love our Japanese rice cooker and definitely recommend getting one (24 hour hold setting is so useful) but I don't think you need to buy it in Japan and bring it back.

Looks like Amazon has it and the buttons are even in English!
(https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0074CDG6C/ref=psdcmw_678540011_t1_B00007J5U7)

We did buy ours in Japan but we're also going to be living here for a few years.

Kitchen Equipment used.

I used a lot of foodsaver bags for the sole reason I was spending a lot of time and money and didn’t want to risk freezer burn because I was prepping so far in advanced. Food storage first – not including things like Ziploc freezer bags, foil, parchment… and then kitchen equipment:

Foodsaver V4400 2-in-1 Vacuum Sealer Machine with Automatic Bag Detection and Starter Kit | Safety Certified | Black & Silver : Mine is like 9 years old… I don’t know if I would recommend this one exactly had I bought again. I works good.. but the auto bag detection can be finicky… YMMV

https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-V4440-Automatic-Detection-Certified/dp/B00DI342B4/ref=sxin_3_osp64-9923e9b1_cov?ascsubtag=9923e9b1-6183-477e-aa56-8a4dfc4129ac&creativeASIN=B00DI342B4&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osp.9923e9b1-6183-477e-aa56-8a4dfc4129ac&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-search&keywords=food+saver&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B00DI342B4&pd_rd_r=88594738-3101-4d09-bd53-96278ca4d2e7&pd_rd_w=UhZe4&pd_rd_wg=ac2zF&pf_rd_p=a23a388c-add5-49df-b293-a31ade89c6bf&pf_rd_r=3YDACSK6QW44JXQA1GTP&qid=1573057908&tag=fsmag_os-20

FoodSaver B005SIQKR6 Special Value Vacuum Seal Combo Pack 1-8" 4-11" Rolls 36 Pre-Cut Bags, 1Pack, Clear : 1st : I bought at Costco when there was $10 off savings. I know the meal prep community can recommend off brand ones. The premade bags are a time saver so I in the future I would only by those in bulk and keep the rolls for random sized things. I know I know, one time use… but I do wash the bags if I can get a second use out of them / depends what I stored in there / do not use for sous vide

https://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-B005SIQKR6-Special-Vacuum-Pre-Cut/dp/B005SIQKR6/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=food+saver+bags&qid=1573057990&s=home-garden&sr=1-7

Plastic Deli Food Storage Containers with Airtight Lids (12 oz. - 48 Sets) :

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075CSH8Q7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

55 Pack - 2.25 LB Aluminum Pan/Containers with Lids/To Go Containers/Aluminum Pans with Lids/Take Out Containers/Aluminum Foil Food Containers From Spare - 2.25Lb Capacity 8.5" x 6" x 1.5" :

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071CLMVRD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY 14-Cup Food Processor, Brushed Stainless Steel – Silver : I think mine is only the 11 cup size…I have had it mine for.. oh 15 years? Maybe longer? and FYI: NOTE: Cuisinart has announced a recall of the older riveted S-blade of our winning food processor, which was included in models sold from 1996 through December 2015. Cuisinart will replace the blade free of charge, and the new blade will fit old machines. Anyone with this older blade should contact Cuisinart at https://recall.cuisinart.com (or call 1-877-339-2534).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AXM4WV2/?tag=ccoequippilot-20

KitchenAid KSM75SL Classic Plus 4.5-Qt. Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, Silver : I won’t get into the long story.. but I’m using my OLD (I got for my 16th birthday, so this bad boy has lasted over 16 years!!) Kitchen Aid 4.5 qt tilt head mixer….

https://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-KSM75SL-Classic-4-5-Qt-Tilt-Head/dp/B00BU27HYO/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=kitchenaid+stand+mixer+4.5&qid=1573058334&sr=8-3

but if you love to bake and have been on Santa’s good girl list like me.. I’m hoping I get this one for Christmas this year!

KitchenAid KSM7586PSR 7-Quart Pro Line Stand Mixer Sugar Pearl Silver :

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008XF7926/?tag=ccoequippilot-20

Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French (Dutch) Oven, Caribbean : If you live near a Le Creuset outlet.. check there… I got this model (in like an eggplant color) for $180 and there were 0 flaws… It made me wonder why I waited 15 years to get one!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0076NOHTO/ref=twister_B007BA034A?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

Cuisinart WAF-F20 Double Belgian Waffle Maker, Stainless Steel : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IA3HJGG/?tag=ccoequippilot-20

Cuisinart GR-300WS Griddler, Elite, Stainless Steel : https://www.amazon.com/b?node=14552177011&pd_rd_w=Z09x2&pf_rd_p=d3e725e5-9820-431a-824a-b2cb56851b67&pf_rd_r=MV3GQEMZFAYM1344C9M3&pd_rd_r=03f94bd5-9e41-4d7c-a7b7-0de5e8ee0295&pd_rd_wg=d2h15

Zojirushi NS-TSC10 5-1/2-Cup (Uncooked) Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer, 1.0-Liter : Mine is 10 years old—so it doesn’t look exactly like this. I won’t be prepping any rice because this is so easy to make:

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-TSC10-Uncooked-Cooker-1-0-Liter/dp/B0074CDG6C/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3GWEIFTDW8TUQ&keywords=zuroshi+rice+cooker&qid=1573064673&sprefix=zuroshi%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-3

The rest of the equipment is either old, I don’t like it, or I am preparing to replace with much higher quality. I’m also planning to add an instant pot come black Friday/ Cyber Monday.

I'm also in the process of buying a new Zojirushi rice cooker, but I'm a little confused. Can someone please explain to me why the the NS-TSC10 5 1/2 cup model is a good $20+ cheaper than the NS-ZCC model? To me it looks like it ought to be the other way around.

I heard the NS-TSC model is made in China while the NS-ZCC model is made in Japan, but is that really the only reason the ZCC model is more expensive? I know the ZCC features "neuro-fuzzy" technology, while the TSC model is only one of the Micom models, but it features "fuzzy logic" technology, too! Is neuro-fuzzy better than fuzzy logic?

I'm thoroughly confused by all these different kinds of fuzzy.

I make rice about once a week, and several months ago I sprung for an expensive (to me) model. I'm so glad I did. The rice that comes out is beautifully cooked and it couldn't be any easier.

I have a different model, but I guarantee this Zojirushi Rice Cooker is worth every penny. I buy sushi and hybrid brown rice at a local Asian market, ~$20-25 per 15lb bag. Wash 4 cups of rice (sushi rice needs to be washed to have some of the starch removed, or it gets really gooey, but this isn't necessary for all rice types), fill the pot to the indicated fill line, close and push "start". In roughly 40 minutes you'll have perfect rice, and the cooker will keep it warm for days. After 90 hours, it can get soggy on the bottom and dry on the top if you don't stir it up, but it still tastes fine. Plus, you can use it for things other than rice, like [cake] (http://www.zojirushi.com/app/recipe/black-sesame-cake), no lies.

Get a rice cooker with a steamer tray: Cooks perfect rice and also steams the veggies and you can put pieces of precooked chicken in the water with the raw rice. Close lid, push on, have a complete meal 25-30mins later. Chicken can then be cooked whenever, or buy one of those rotisserie chickens from the store.

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-TSC10-Uncooked-Cooker-1-0-Liter/dp/B0074CDG6C/

https://www.amazon.com/Tiger-JAZ-A10U-FH-5-5-Cup-Uncooked-Cooker/dp/B000AOJ9W6/

2nd one you have to get the water level more precise since it doesn't have the "Micom fuzzy logic" but it still does a very good job. (I had a 'Wolfgang Puck' rebadge of the Tiger one in the past)

Not only does the first one have dynamic cook times, but also a retractable power cord like a vacuum cleaner, so you can easily move it to the dining room table.

Another nice thing about this series is you can get a smallish 5 1/2 cup version which is great for a household of one or two. Most start at the next size up (10 cups?) in my research.

Zojirushi NS-TSC10 5-1/2-Cup (Uncooked) Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer, 1.0-Liter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0074CDG6C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_VqW8OJtdBefIp

I’m considering this cooker, but it’s quite expensive. Not sure if it’s worth the cost: Zojirushi NS-TSC10 5-1/2-Cup (Uncooked) Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer, 1.0-Liter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0074CDG6C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1zzYAbQDV4F1Q

Just made rolls with medium grain rice the other day. I think it worked just fine as the rolls disappeared remarkably fast. Definitely pre-wash the rice until the water runs clear. Can’t help with the water ratio, as this guy does the cooking for me.

Once done, fluff into a large bowl. Mix in seasoning and separate the grains. Light and gentle with a folding motion.

Did you conveniently ignored the impact of heat due to the extra power consumption? Even in a normal size case the heat is significant.

Your example of the wattage of certain appliances are also borderline hyperbolic. Even a high end $200 microwave has a wattage rating of 1200w, not to mention most people don’t use their microwave for hours each day.

1500w rice cooker? Really? Do you mind sharing a link to a ricer cooker that uses 1500w for non commercial usage?

Again, even a high end rice cooker such as this one is only rated at 610w.

https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-TSC10-Uncooked-Cooker-1-0-Liter/dp/B0074CDG6C/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?keywords=rice+cooker&qid=1550983761&s=gateway&sr=8-

Finally I find it ironic, and somewhat amusing that you question other people’s usage for their gpu on high load for 4 hours a day, but cite the power consumption of a “lamp post” on your front porch. Why exactly do you need to keep it on again? Do you have it on for hours each day? If so for what reason?

Looking forward to read your reply.