There are a host of reasons to buy a Zojirushi NP-GBC05 rice cooker. In this article I will explain why this is the best 3 cup rice cooker available in the United States and Canada today. If you want a cheap rice cooker then perhaps you should look at a different brand, for example, Panasonic, Oster, Black & Decker or Aroma. The Zojirushi NP-GBC05 is a top of the range machine and comes with a top of the range price tag.
So what makes this rice cooker so good?
Firstly it is one of the only 3 cup rice cookers that has an Induction Heating System. This ensures that there is the most even heat distribution possible so that each grain of rice is cooked evenly. It pretty much guarantees great tasting rice.
On top of this, there are many different settings for what types of rice this appliance can prepare. Of course it can make standard white and brown rice, but on top of this it is also has a setting to cook GABA brown rice. This is rare in 3 cup rice cookers.
The size of the Zojirushi NP-GBC05 means that it is perfect for people living alone as well as couples and small families. It can cook as little as half a cup of rice up to three cups. Filled to capacity it can make enough for five people to eat.
It is very easy to use. The NP-GBC05, as do all Zojirushi rice cookers, comes with two measuring cups and a non-stick spatula. All you have to do is measure the amount of rice that you want to make and then add water up to the correct level. This is clearly visible on the inside of the cooking bowl. Then you can make your rice.
Clean up with this machine is also very easy. It has an inner lid that is detachable which means it can be washed in a sink full of soapy water. The steam vent also pops out so can be washed in the same fashion. To protect the non-stick coating of the cooking bowl, make sure that it has cooled down completely before putting it in the sink. It is actually a good idea to let it dry out completely first, then you can simply wipe out any dried rice with a piece of kitchen paper.
The Zojirushi NP-GBC05 makes great tasting rice and is a very user friendly rice cooker.
