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expiredDiscombobulated | Staff posted Oct 28, 2022 07:32 AM
Costco Members: Tiger 5.5-Cup Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer
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I've had this for about a month now. It's been good. I've had tiger and zojirushi before and there are some differences.
My friends older tiger model had a handy little condensation catcher. My mom's zojirushi (also from costco and the same size and features as this) has a cap that catches the condensation as well. This does not.
The reviews saying that it shoots water out are mostly from people who didn't read the directions; you have to clean the back, where the steam condensation drips down. It takes two seconds.
It's been good, does a solid job. It doesn't have many fancy features or bells and whistles, but at this price point, I wouldn't expect that.
Unlike some of its peers, it comes with an interesting steam tray that you can use to cook items with the steam from the rice. I wouldn't expect much from it; this is a fairly small rice cooker and the cooking plate is too small for more than one serving. But it comes with a nice recipe book.
I think the only notable issue I've had is with the quality of the anodized coating on the exterior of the rice pot. It was cracked and flaking when I received it. This doesn't affect the functionality or longevity, but it was disappointing. Still, this is an incredibly good price for this tier of rice cooker, and especially for one made in japan.
The only other concern I've had with it is that its keep warm function isn't the best. It's still quite good, but my older Tiger could keep the rice warm for much longer. This has a two part issue due to the lack of a condensation catcher, and because the keep warm function on this keeps the rice steaming hot, vs others that keep it at a milder lower temp. The steam collects on the lid and drops down into the rice, which makes the top too wet, and the extra heat makes the bottom too dry. Still, no real issues as long as you don't keep it over 2 days.
The other alternative (if you prefer korean rice) is Cuckoo, which Costco is also selling, for a bit more than this. Cuckoos tend to have more features. How good those features are is a tossup though; most are more for show than not.
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We got this at Macys on Sept 16th: Cuckoo 6-Cup Micom Rice Cooker $76.46
unless you are running a food concession and need
fresh rice every hour... my cheap pressure cooker makes
rice perfect once you get the time & temp settings and
water:rice ratio figured out.
unless you are running a food concession and need
fresh rice every hour... my cheap pressure cooker makes
rice perfect once you get the time & temp settings and
water:rice ratio figured out.
We use this daily.
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Was using an Instant Pot since it can cook everything and I was happy with 15 min rice but usually a bit wet.
Got the "cheap" Zojirushi rice cooker on a Kohl's deal. White rice took one hour. Literally most perfect white rice I've ever had.
Again idk about Tiger but I can say the purpose built rice cookers can be life changing
I use to have a Tiger brand (made in japan model). It made good rice. I now use an induction Zojirushi model. Perfect rice every time. Ive never had rice made in an instant pot nor pressure cooker, so rice made in less than 30 mins is foreign to me. Good rice takes 30mins+.
Just make sure to get the Made in Japan models.
Sounds like a household issue rather than a rice cooker issue.
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