Best Rice Cookers, Pro Tips

[olivia11]

I have researched the best rice cookers for the past few days because I really need a reliable one for everyday use. I read reviews on The New York Times, Consumer Reports, and Popular Mechanics, and they are marking these two as the best:

Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Heating System Rice Cooker
https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NP-HCC10XH-Induction-Heating-Stainless/dp/B00VAG84O2?th=1

Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 5-1/2-Cup Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker
https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-ZCC10-Uncooked-Premium-1-0-Liter/dp/B00007J5U7/?th=1


However, I’m having trouble deciding which one would best suit my needs and need your expert advice.
In my home, I usually cook white rice, brown rice, sushi rice, and sometimes porridge or mixed grains. I want a rice cooker that can handle all types well, keep rice warm without drying it out, and ideally have a delay timer and quick-cook function.
So which one should I buy?
Any recommendation will be appreciated!
Thanks in advance

 

[Debbie292d]

I don't mean to dissuade you from the top recommendations for rice cookers, but just saying that my Instant Pot does rice wonderfully. It has a delay timer and a warmer. I'm not sure about a quick-cook as it already is quick. Those are less than half the price, and seemingly more versatile than a rice cooker. Have you ever considered one of those?

 

[azurbanclucker]

Paging @Nabiki, who may have some helpful opinion here.

 

[azurbanclucker]

My use case is very simple, so I chose a very simple cooker. It also works great for making lil' smokies.

aroma rice cooker on amazon. 28 bucks.

 

[Nabiki]

I have had my Zojirushi Neuro-Fuzzy for about 13 years now. I am Japanese, so rice is a major part of my diet. I LOVE that thing.

 

[Sally PB]

I will second the Instant Pot. I use it to cook brown rice. And it does so, so much more.

 

[Nabiki]

I will second the Instant Pot. I use it to cook brown rice. And it does so, so much more.

I have my doubts about and Instant Pot turning out soft, fluffy, short grain rice (sushi rice). The Zojirushi has settings for different kinds of rice, porridge, soft, hard, etc. It's actually pretty versatile.

I may have to try cooking it in the Instant Pot and do a comparison someday.