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Zojirushi NP-HBC10 5-1/2-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer with Induction Heating System, Stainless Steel |  | Brand: Zojirushi
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $362.00
Buy New: $259.00
as of 7/29/2010 14:23 MDT details
You Save: $103.00 (28%)
New (12) Used (1) from $242.99
Seller: arjaha
Rating:  74 reviews
Sales Rank: 2675
Country: Japan
Color: stainless steel
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11
Dimensions (in): 10 x 14 x 8
MPN: NP-HBC10
Model: NP-HBC10
UPC: 023596216433
EAN: 0023596216433
ASIN: B000MAKVLQ
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 5-1/2-cup rice cooker and warmer with micro computer technology | | • | Superior induction heating evenly distributes heat for excellent results | | • | Multi-menu cooking functions; LCD control panel; keep warm; timer | | • | Spatula, spatula holder, and rice-measuring cup included | | • | Measures 14-3/16 by 9-13/16 by 7-15/16 inches |
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Product Description
Along with micro computer technology, this 5-1/2-cup rice cooker and warmer provides superior induction heating for more evenly distributed heat to ensure perfectly cooked rice every time. Choose from a variety of cooking functions including white rice (regular, softer, or harder), mixed rice, sushi rice, porridge, sweet rice, and quick cooking. In addition, healthy cooking options include brown rice, GABA brown rice, and germinated brown rice. The unit's black, thick, spherical, inner cooking pan and heating system provide even heating, and its interchangeable melody and beep signal indicates when the cooking cycle has ended. Other highlights include a detachable and washable inner lid, an easy-to-read LCD control panel, and automatic keep warm and extended keep warm, as well as a delay timer with two settings and a retractable power cord. The unit's clear-coated stainless-steel exterior not only cleans easily, but also matches any kitchen decor. Accessories include a spatula, a spatula holder, and a rice-measuring cup. The 1230-watt rice cooker and warmer measures 14-3/16 by 9-13/16 by 7-15/16 inches.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 74
 All you need is rice July 3, 2010
Sheila M. (Berkeley, CA)
This is my first rice cooker, and I'm delighted. The first time I used the cooker I brought the rice to a picnic lunch to share with a friend. It was simple brown rice mixed with a little black rice. My friend exclaimed that it was the best tasting brown rice she'd ever eaten. And I had not mentioned that I'd purchased the rice cooker, so it was a totally unprovoked comment. I get home late from work and have always been too lazy/hurried to prepare brown rice for my dinner, but now it's ready when I get home and the kitchen smells good and I'm even more motivated to prepare the veggies to go with it.
I also set the timer to prepare my morning oatmeal and discovered I could forego the alarm clock because the delicious smell of oatmeal would wake me up. Warning: this doesn't work when there's been a power outage overnight. At first I only tried oat flakes because I was scared off by some reviews that mentioned messes with steel cut outs. But I finally gave it a try -- with towels covered in the vicinity to prepare for the accident -- and it worked perfectly. Maybe that's because I'm only preparing oatmeal for one and so the bowl is nowhere near full.
The only little problem I have is that, for some reason, I find it difficult to reattach the inner lid. I try and try and then, finally, it snaps it easily. But I haven't yet been able to figure out what it is I'm doing differently when it finally does go in. Does anyone have a clue for me?
Perfect rice EVERY time! June 18, 2010
Sherri B.
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've owned this rice cooker for four months now. I use it about 3 to 4 times a week with stellar results each and every time. I've made rice, short grain rice (to make sushi with), brown basmati rice, short grain brown rice, mahogony and wild rice mixed together, and even quinoa with it. They have all come out perfect with it. A lot of times, I'll throw in the rice in the morning and don't even think about it until dinner comes around, at which point I have perfect rice waiting for me. However, I must say that when I did this with quinoa, I felt it came out a touch bitter (it had been in there for almost six hours). I've also made gabba brown rice but have to admit, didn't notice a difference with regular brown rice. I grappled with which size to get for a good month before I actually ordered it. We're a family of five and I was making a rice or grain each night with dinner (never had my results come out this perfect even though I'm a pretty good cook). If you don't know what size to get either, I have some helpful information to guide you. The inside of the rice cooker "bowl" has lines which show how much water you need to put for the type and amount of rice you're making. Please note that the following "cups" refer to the rice cooker cup which is smaller than a regular cup (it's about 3/4 of a reg measuring cup used to measure dry ingredients). If you make white rice, you can use up to 5.5 cups of rice. If it's mixed, then the max is 4. For brown, it's 4 and for sweet, it's also 4. If you're making sushi rice, you can make 5.5. For porridge, 1.5.
epic June 8, 2010
E. aaron
I had the fuzzy nuero and loved it so much I had to upgrade. Completely worth it. Nails the perfect brown rice exactly the way I like it.
I read plenty of reviews on both models before I purchased and most people seemed like they didnt know how to adjust water levels in order to make the rice the way they like it.
It's a pretty straight forward operation. If you dont like the way it cooks the 1st time, put a litte more or a little less next time until you get the right amount.
I should mention I only make and eat brown rice, so I cant really comment on the other rice types but Im sure they are just as perfect.
Oh, and the cooking bowl is cleaned with a paper towel or a sponge in like 10seconds. Thats all the cleanup required.
That alone makes it worth its price.
Wow is all I can say! Rice is never the same! May 25, 2010
F. Yung (Chicago, IL)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
*note* this is the same review I gave for the 10 cup model. I was debating between the 5.5 cup and the 10 cup so I thought sharing this review here was relevant. *****
Did not purchase on amazon. The price here is about $270.00 (May 2010), that was way too much so I shopped around and scored a new one for $200 shipped on eBay. Honestly even $200 was a lot but based on the reviews, I decided I had to have it. Now I wouldn't say don't buy from Amazon, they are great and if u have issues you can return. I don't think eBay buyers get the 1 year warranty...so there is some risk to save some money.
First of all the rice cooker itself is really nice looking. Very slick stainless exterior which matches our appliances. I actually wanted the 5.5 cup model, because it's just me and my wife who will primarily use it and obviously we would never cook 10 cups of rice for any reason, but the price I scored was for the 10 cup model so I went for it. Now I am glad that I got the 10 cup model. It really is only 1-2 inch's more on each side and tall then the 5.5 cup, so it's not like that big of a difference. But the reason the 10 cup is worth having is you get more space in the inner bowl. So if you are heating pasta, dumplings, porridge etc, there is less chance of water and gunk possibly spewing out. Also if you are doing other recipes besides rice the extra space is nice to have.
First thing I did that night(got home late and didn't really want to cook rice just to cook it). I used the quick cook, put some water in and about 6 eggs. I stopped the cook cycle 15 minutes in and had me 6 nice hard boiled eggs! That night I put some quick oatmeal and set the timer for the morning on porridge mode and the oat meal was fabulous and great have it right when you wake instead of boiling water and waiting. Now I can't wait to try steel cut oats!
Ok, now lets get to the most important thing...how does it cook rice? The first rice we did was a brown rice. Now let me tell you. I didn't mind brown rice before. We had a push button rice cooker, (National Brand, made in Japan) so it was a decent cooker on it's own. But every time the brown rice had the same chewy hard texture....edible but nothing to get excited about. So back to the Zoji...I had to try the Gaba Rice function....put it in the morning, set the timer for later that night....4 cups of rice. To eat with I grilled on the Weber a New York Strip and chicken drums, potatoes, mushrooms....Anyhow the Gaba rice was OUTSTANDING! It barely tasted like brown rice. It was soft and it was hard not to inhale it! It went well with my steak and veggies and my wife commented how good the rice was too. The 4 cups of rice lasted me 2 more dinners and 2 more lunches and I eat a lot more then 1 serving each time....even reheated in the microwave, this rice beats out what the old rice cooker made fresh.
Lastly, just wanted to say we were at H Mart(Korean Market) last night and of course I spent 10x more time then usual in the rice and grain section. There are so many varieties to choose from. We ended getting some Jasmine Brown Rice, Mixed Grains, Sweet Brown Rice, Calrose Rice and I splurged on a bag of Icheon Korean Short Grain Rice (on sale for 19.99 - 11 lbs, yes that is ON SALE!, most I paid for rice by the pound) - I had no clue why it was so much, but I had to get it, when I got home I did a quick google and apparently it is a very premium rice from Korea(something about they use to serve it to Royal Kings back in those days...lol, works for me. Anyhow the Icheon is on Timer and should be ready in 2 hours...can't wait!
*UPDATE*
The Icheon Rice was Amazing! It was made on regular white rice mode and the texture you would have to taste yourself to appreciate. Paired with Pork Belly and Gai Lan(chinese broccoli), perfect meal! This is easily the best $200 I spent!
*UPDATE #2*
Made some split pea soup(1 lb of split peas, 2 small white onions, some dried beef stock and water) last night using the porridge mode, and it came out amazing!
I have also made a whole wheat cake, brownie, and corn bread in it and all have came out quite well. I did not expect it to taste like oven made, but the bowl itself added some nice crispy textures. Although there is no "cake" mode in this, don't be worried, just use brown rice and it works out just fine.
amazing rice cooker May 10, 2010
M. Truskowski
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This rice cooker has made life so much nicer. I like the taste and feel of brown rice when it has been in the gaba mode.
I have been trying different recipes in the book "The Ultimate Rice Cooker cookbook" by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufman. Tapioca pudding, orange dessert quinoa, japanese barley and rice are some recipes I have tried so far. This rice cooker can be used for more than rice.
I like the bowl that the rice is cooked in. This nonstick heavy duty bowl can be taken out to clean. It has lines inside to show how much liquid is used for various kinds and amounts of rice.
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