You might be thinking of investing in a rice cooker but are confused on which rice cooker. There are many brands that make rice cookers after all. Don’t you think buying a rice cooker made in a country where a lot of rice is consumed is a good idea?
In that case, there is no other rice cooker better than the rice cookers made in Japan. Japanese rice cookers are the best option for you and your kitchen. They do good work and good looks too. There are a lot of great deals you get in Japanese rice cookers.
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You can find Japanese rice cookers with the features you want. Cup capacity, keep warm function, cooking settings, and more are to be considered when buying a rice cooker. They fit for making rice for a single person to a family. So here are our top 5 best Japanese rice cookers picks from the best Japanese brands to help you find a great rice cooker.
1. Tiger Corporation JBV-A10U-W
This Japan-based brand makes one of the rice cookers you see in the market. Tiger JBV-A10U-W is one them. Tiger JBV-A10U-W Micom Rice Cooker possesses ‘tacook’ synchronized cooking function which enables you to prepare two dishes, main dish, and rice, simultaneously. Tiger’s Automatic Cooking Logic system monitors the cooking temperatures to create the perfect meal. Specially designed BPA Free cooking plate of this rice cooker keeps the flavor and texture of the rice unaffected.
It measured 10.6 x 13.9 x 8.4 inches in size and can cook 5.5 cups of rice, cup that comes along with the Rice cooker. Tiger JBV-A10U-W Micom Rice Cooker also has food steamer and slow cooker. It has 4 Cooking Menu Settings with easy-to-operate buttons. 4 Cooking Menu Settings include Plain Rice, Synchro-Cook, Brown Rice, and Slow Cook/Steam. With minimal preparation and the press of a button, prepare what you like. This makes cooking rice easier.
This multi-functional Japanese rice cooker has automatic keep warm function that can hold up rice warm for long 12 hours, that means even after 12 hours you can enjoy warm and delicious rice. The inner steam cap of Tiger JBV-A10U-W is detachable. Inner pot of this rice cooker is non-stick and easy to clean. This amazing rice cooker pack includes a non-stick spatula, cooking plate, measuring cup and cookbook for using “Synchrony-cooking” function.
2. Zojirushi NS-VGC05 Electric Rice Cooker
This Japanese rice cooker is one of the cutest rice cookers I’ve seen. It looks like an alien, doesn’t it? This rice cooker is from a Japanese brand, Zojirushi. Zojirushi NS-VGC05 Electric Rice Cooker is accessorized with a spatula, a spatula holder, and a measuring cups. This rice cooker can cook 3 cups of rice where cup means the cup provided by Zojirushi Rice Cooker. It is an ideal option if you are single or you’ve got a small family of 2 or 3. This comes in color Beige.
Zojirushi NS-VGC05 is very light in weight weighing only 5.8 pounds and is very small measuring 10.9 x 7.9 x 8.8 inches. You get perfectly cooked rice every-time with the micro computerized Fuzzy logic technology NS-VGC05 features and it has automatic keep warm function. So even if you eat rice that was held on in it for few hours, it will still be hot and delicious. This rice cooker consists of easy-to-read LCD control panel with clock and timer functions. It has thick spherical inner pan and heating system which provides even heating.
Zojirushi NS-VGC05 has detachable inner lid making it easy to clean and convenient. It also has menu settings including white/mixed/sushi, porridge, cake, rinse-free and quick cooking. With the cake menu, baking cake is convenient. The power cord is detachable. Make some delicious foods with the recipes that come with it. And you get 1-year warranty in this Zojirushi NS-VGC05.
3. Panasonic SR-DF101
This Panasonic SR-DF101 gives you peace of mind. You don’t have to worry about if the rice will get overcooked. The rice cooker’s automatic shut-off function prevents overcooking. This 5-cup is small in size but large when it comes to working. It is a multi-tasking Rice Cooker. You will get the more consistent result. With its micro-computer fuzzy logic technology, it adjusts power depending on the quantity of rice to be cooked.
Cooking is more easy and convenient with one-button operation and the cooking icons. This easy to use rice cooker features a simple, pre-programmed control panel with four large buttons for selecting up to six menu options. The six menu options include quick cook, steam, white rice, brown rice, porridge, or soup. Steaming basket, rice scoop and measuring cup is also included in Panasonic SR-DF101. It has a detachable power cord.
This little Panasonic SR-DF101 weighs 5.3-pounds and measures 9-5/8 x 13-3/8 x 7-13/16 inches. It has non-stick coated pan and domed lid. This rice cooker can keep rice warm up to 12 hours. This rice cooker works well for from cooking only for few people to an entertaining number of guests.
4. Tiger JNP-S10U-HU Rice Cooker and Warmer
Tiger JNP-S10U-HU automatically switches to “Keep Warm” after the cooking is completed which functions properly for about 12 hours. It has easy to use single button. This Japan made rice cooker measures 10.8 x 9.8 x 10.3 in in dimension. This rice cooker has the capacity to cook 5.5 cups of raw rice and measure rice in the cup that comes along with the product.
This Japanese rice cooker includes non-stick inner for easy serving and cleaning, spatula and the rice measuring cup of course. It has easy to use single button. The retractable power cord in this rice cooker makes portability easy. The steam vent is removable and washable. This thing is worth your money.
Tiger JNP-S10U-HU rice cooker has many variations made in 3, 4, 8 and 10 cups version. The 4 and 8 cups models come with floral pattern on a white background which is popular in Korea and Japan. And the 3, 5.5 and 10 cups versions come in stainless steel.
5. ZOJIRUSHI NP-BB10-TA
You can use this rice cooker on a daily basis and it won’t let disappoint you. With the most advanced technology yet, Zojirushi’s Induction Heating Pressure Rice Cooker and Warmer work the best. Combination of induction heating and pressure cooking is featured in this amazing rice cooker. This model is available in 5.5 and 10 cups size and when you measure raw rice, use the cup provided. You can enjoy white rice, mixed sushi, sweet porridge, brown rinse-free and quick cooking
Zojirushi’s IH Pressure Rice Cooker has this easy to read LCD panel which has a scroll menu allowing you to choose from a variety of menus and settings. This cooker has clear coated stainless steel exterior that makes it a beautiful piece and repels oils and stains making clean up an easy thing. Zojirushi NP-BB10-TA is equipped with fuzzy logic technology and artificial intelligence which produces the same result in consistency. The settings you will see are white rice, mixed, sushi, sweet, porridge, brown, rinse-free, quick cooking, steam reduce setting and the scorching setting. It also has umami and GABA brown settings.
The IH Pressure Rice Cooker measuring 12.99 x 17.91 x 10.24 inches works the best under pressure. It converts beta starch into alpha starch under pressure producing a softer rice that’s easier to digest. The cooking pan has platinum particles infused into the non-stick coating making the water more alkaline. This has a steam reducing menu which reduces the amount of steam emitted which helps to minimize damage to cabinets and walls. The platinum infused pan and the inner lid is easy to clean. The induction heating pressure rice cooker and warmer produces the perfect serving of rice each and every time.
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