Product DescriptionThe RIZO? Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer is a high quality rice cooker designed by interior and product designer Toshiyuki Kita and developed by Zojirushi. The RIZO? provides the best in micro-computerized technology and simplicity with three one-touch cook settings: steam cook, rice/sushi and risotto. With a 3 cup capacity, it makes it easy to cook risotto and sushi rice. The cooker comes with a steaming plate accessory to prepare vegetables and other foods for healthy cooking, along with a rice spatula, spatula stand and rice measuring cup. Other features include a detachable and washable inner lid, spherical nonstick inner cooking pan and automatic keep-warm function. Available in three attractive colors: Polished Stainless Steel, White and Yellow
What Others Say
Buy it for its looks, but the rice is good too
When I lived in Japan, I had an old Zojirushi rice cooker. I've wanted a new one for a long time and finally purchased the Zojirushi NS-XAC05XR Rizo Micom 3-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer, Stainless. I first saw the yellow model in a magazine article and thought it was very cute. I followed the advice of one of the reviewers and purchased the rice cooker via warehousedeals.com. It was more affordable. They happened to have the stainless model, so I purchased it. In many of the photos it does not look shiny, but it is shiny like a mirror.
This is, as you know, a small rice cooker. I usually make 1 or 1.5 cups for two adults and have leftovers. Since I had used a rice cooker before, I found this model easy to use. I have tried both cheap ... Read More
My beautiful rice cooker.
I really enjoy my new Zojirushi Rice Cooker. It does what it says it does, but you have to read the instructions. I thought I did, but after the second batch, I had figured out how to use it. Everything is great, but the instructions could be a little clearer.
Perfect function and apperance
I had been looking for a rice cooker since mine was broken. Since I saw Zojirushi Rizo Micom I decided to purchase it right away. Zojirushi is the one of the best companies for rice cookers. Besides, they made a stylish rice cooker this time. This rice cooker makes perfect fluffy rice without scorched part at the bottom of the pot. It is very easy to clean up. The only thing I wish is to shorten time to cook rice. It takes 50-60 minutes, but has function to set up time to start cooking.
Anyway I am very happy with Zojirushi NS-XAC05XR Rizo Micom 3-Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer, Stainless.
risotto made easy
This thing is amazing when it comes to making risotto. I've only had it a short time but have made about a half-dozen batches of risotto and all have been successful beyond expectations except for one batch with peas in it which was a little underdone. The best so far has been risotto con gorgonzolla, but the batches of risotto milanese I have made have also been excellent.
However, I'm still working out cooking regular rice in it. The batches I have made so far have been a little sticky but they are getting better (I reduced the water I used). But since I bought it primarily to make risotto I can't complain too much.
