Review on 🍚 Zojirushi NP-HCC18XH Induction Heating System Rice Cooker and Warmer - Efficient 1.8 L Stainless Dark Gray Appliance by Curtis Domus

So, I've seen several reviews comparing Zujorushi rice cookers to cheaper models. One in particular ("Hot Thai Food" on YouTube) sparked my interest in the Japanese rice cooker. Especially Zojirushi. So I compared many features, read reviews, saw the best deals and finally settled on the NP-HCC10XH. I knew I needed a smart rice cooker with neuro-fuzzy logic built in. I also looked at the added benefits of induction heating and pressure cook options. After doing my research, I decided I definitely need the induction heating function, but decided that the pressure cooking function probably wouldn't add any value and might make the user interface too complicated (wait for the machine to depressurize so you can). open) and overcomplicate the process. Automobile. Pressure valves, seals and everything related to this system appeared to be another design flaw. I'm sure Zojirushi designed it well, but it only seemed to bring the most benefit to the system when cooking brown rice. I cook 99.9% white rice. So I figured I'd save $100 and bypass this feature. Well, let's fast forward to today. My rice cooker arrived and I unpacked it right away. I read the instructions, which were direct and descriptive. I set everything up and cooked the first batch of rice in about 20 minutes. I just tried the regular white rice setting. As soon as I pressed start, the timer showed a cook time of about 56 minutes. It's the timing and one of the biggest complaints I see with device reviews. However, remember that this cycle includes a soak time, a cook time, and a rest time. So when it's ready, you can be sure it's perfectly cooked and ready to serve. I bought it because my partner is Chinese and we cook a lot of rice during the weekdays. We used the $30 Flavor Rice Cooker. It wasn't bad, but rice always felt "wrong" to me. It may have looked a little wet. or it was undercooked. When I told my husband I was ordering a Zojirushi rice cooker, he honestly didn't think we would see such a noticeable difference. Well, that first batch of rice was absolutely perfect. I'll try to describe what I mean, but you just have to experience it. The rice was definitely not wet. When I opened the rice cooker, there was some moisture from the steam on the surface of the grains. As I mixed the rice, the excess moisture evaporated, leaving the rice grains in perfect shape. All grains were cooked and the center of the rice was just as soft as the outside of the grain. The taste has definitely improved and there was just a nice chew and mouthfeel when eating. It complemented the main dishes better and no longer seemed like a side dish, but was part of the meal. After eating the plate, my husband said he didn't think he could go back to the old rice cooker now. We didn't even have to do a direct comparison. Yes, their Zojirushi stove is expensive for a small kitchen appliance. However, if you cook rice two or three times a week or more, it might be a good idea to include one of these ovens in your kitchen. I really hope it is durable and will last for many years. Now I think I'll buy some brown rice to try this. and maybe even some oatmeal.