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10-Cup Zojirushi NW-QAC18 Induction Rice Cooker & Warmer (Black) for
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Features:
- High Heat and Fine Heat Adjustments
- Convenient Steam Function
- Double Nonstick Coating for Easy Clean-Up
- Multi-Menu Cooking Functions: The Zojirushi NW-QAC10 offers a wide range of cooking functions, including white, quick white, mixed, sushi/sweet, Jasmine, quick Jasmine, congee, brown, GABA brown, steel-cut oatmeal, quinoa, and steam
- Water Measure Lines and White Rice Measurements
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The NQ-QAC10 is a 5.5 cup model. This model also has the newer square design. The (major) features are the same.
The closest equivalent with an oval shape would be the NP-HCC10, which I purchased last year after much research. (No regrets.)
I suspect the NQ-QAC series may be intended as an eventual replacement for the NP-HCC series.
A few thoughts on the size… They generally offer 3, 5.5, and 10 cup models for most of their mid to high end rice cookers.
I've found the measuring "cup" they include actually holds about 3/4 of a US cup of rice. This is important as the water level markers inside the cooking pot are calibrated to 3/4 not 1 US cup. So 10 cups of rice is more likely 7.5 cups uncooked white rice and will require less water than listed on your bag / box of rice.
"10 cups" (7.5 US cups uncooked) is a lot of rice unless you are cooking for a large family or your diet is heavy on rice as you might see in Asian cultures. But you can cook less. There are markings in the pot on my 5.5 cup models for "1/2" cup. My wife and I usually cook "1 cup" (3/4 US cup) for our meals and tend to have a little left over. I *think* the 10 cup models instructions suggest the minimum recommended and minimum pot markers are 1 cup.
Size wise the 10 cup models have a larger foot print… but not 2x. Maybe 25% with most of this in vertical height if I recall… but this may vary by series.
I went ahead and picked up one of these for my daughter for Christmas. Very strong chance this is the lowest price you will see on this model for quite some time.
Compared to a 11 year old zojirushi induction cooker NP-GBC05XT ($250 back in the day), which still works but the teflon has peeled and I'm waiting for the replacement pan to come back in stock.
Pros:
-Much better interface, more cooking options
-Slightly more uniform cooking. Retains more moisture and is more forgiveable in the rice/water ratio. You won't mess up the rice even if you measure by eye.
-Even though this is not the pressurized model, you can see some steam pressure build up when closing the lid.
-Better lid system
-The inner pan seems thicker, but time will tell how does the coating holds up.
-Plastic paint free body is easier to clean and won't rust or peel, but also a con
Cons:
-NOISY, the fan is very audible and when the induction element is running you can clearly hear the buzzing. whereas the old model was completely silent.
-There are only 2 anti slip pads in the back despite the front feet having the holes for them.
-The old one looks more classic and has that made in japan look to it, the new one feels cheap specially on the top with the soft plastic cover. Since it's black the scratches are way more noticeable
For being a newer model in more than a decade, there are no significant improvements. The old one worked reliably and still works to this day. I was hoping to see a significantly faster quick mode and a more premium feel, but instead they made the machine so loud it sounds like a microwave. I also don't understand why they had to hide the made in japan label, the old one proudly displays it on the top.
Edit: I must add that I mainly cook jasmine rice 4-5 times a week, but also tried japanese and korean rice, not the super premium but not the cheapest either. I just rinse once and dont pre-soak. All came out perfect following the water ratios. However I couldn't detect anything different on the new from the old, maybe these rice cookers are already doing the best for these grains.
Veredict:
If you come from a cheap rice cooker with the cook/warm paddle switch this will be night and day. But if you come from even a non induction, fuzzy type cooker like cuckoo or toshiba you won't notice anything different most likely. At $200 I would definitely recomment it as it is one of the best deals for induction at this price point. Keep in mind that there is no guarantee this one will last a decade like the old models, only time will tell.
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Seriously though, these are awesome. If you've ever made rice at home and wish it would be like what you get at a Chinese restaurant, this is what makes that happen. They are a little expensive, but I will rebuy if ours ever dies.
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Adding the induction heating and pressure cooking features can theoretically make the already super precise temp control more precise... but realistically these technologies are likely rapidly diminishingly returns.
The reason I just ordered this model is because I had already ordered the NL-AAC10 for 20$ less, which is the base level fuzzy/microm offering that is still made in Japan. At that price difference, it was a no brainer to just cancel that order and get this version which has additional features i would never pay $400+ for but don't mind paying $20 dollars more.
The best research on this stuff is your own research, but hopefully it helps get you in the right direction. 🙂
A couple more resources comparing different models. The first link talks about bit about Induction vs Conventional heating. The second link is a nice and detailed compare of many of their models, but sadly doesn't include this one.
https://www.zojirushi.c
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document...ison-chart
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This model does not have Pressure cooking. Compared to other models, this one has a lower 4stars rating for deliciousness on Zoji website.
Anyone know if that makes a noticeable difference in the quality of rice? I don't want to spend $500+ on a rice cooker. Wondering if I should get this or a similar priced Cuckoo that has pressure cooking?
How long does the non-stick pot last? And does rice stick to the bottom of the pot? I am currently using a cheap $20 rice cooker and rice always sticks to the bottom of the so-called "non-stick" pot
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