This review is from: Sanyo ECJ-HC55H 5-1/2-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Slow Cooker, GreyI bought this model to replace my $12 reject rice cooker. Clearly, a hundred bucks does make a bit of a difference, the most obvious and pleasing of which is the thick, non-stick cooking vessel. There are two that come with this appliance, a rice cooker with graduations for different kinds of rice, and a slow cooker, both non-stick. No more soaking with soap and attacking the pan with a scouring pad after every batch of rice. Being an electronic rice cooker, the other noteworthy advantages over its cheapo predecessor are the timer function and truly hands-off operation, which translates into more food being prepared at home. If it costs $8-10 to buy a modest lunch, and perhaps a dollar or so to prepare one in the cooker (which is likely more nutritious anyway,) the savings quickly add up. Using a device like this to prepare meals really saves time.So far, I've cooked several flawless batches of brown rice, a process that the manufacturer has made near-absolutely idiot-proof. There's no point going into detail here--just read and follow the instructions and you'll get a nicely-made batch. I also used the high slow-cook setting to prepare some buckwheat, which came out fine, but the quicker rice-cooking modes will work equally well on buckwheat or other grains with some experimentation. Dig around online to find recipes. I look forward to making some soups with this thing.Construction is typical for the Sanyo brand: solid and refined. Zojirushi appears to be the favored brand in this category for whatever reason, but the cheaper Sanyo offerings have the same features and careful attention to detail....This review is from: Sanyo ECJ-HC55H 5-1/2-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Slow Cooker, GreyI've had this rice cooker for about 6 months, and it is truly great. It's easy to use and clean. It is very versatile. The rice is great. Fill it in the morning and it is done when you get home. Forget about the rice and it keeps it warm and good for hours. It's very easy and painless to make good brown rice. I use it a lot to have my steel cut oatmeal ready in the morning. I've used it as a slow cooker and it works well. The extra pot for slow cooking is a nice feature, so you don't mess up the non stick "rice pot". Unless you need alot of rice, the 5 cup is fine. I agonized a bit about the high end features, like pressure cooking, or gamma gobba of the other rice cookers. I think that is b.s. Do your self a favor and get the Rice Cooker Cookbook, to explain the types of rice their proportions in cooking and to extend your range. I've made rice puddings and risottos that were great and super easy. I went to San Francisco and bought all sorts of premium japanese rices. I couldn't tell the difference between most of them. They did have better texture than the very cheap cal rose rices, but among them they were not noticibly different to this foodie....This review is from: Sanyo ECJ-HC55H 5-1/2-Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker and Slow Cooker, GreyI recently purchased this Sanyo rice cooker and have been very satisfied. I have used it for making regular white rice, as well as rinse-free rice (eg. Uncle Ben's), and it has made perfect rice. As well as using water for the cooking liquid, I often use a good chicken stock instead, to give the rice extra flavor.My favorite use for the cooker is to use a rinse-free rice, add chicken stock according to the cooker's directions (I do prefer to use the "one-quarter more liquid method"--see rice cooker directions for more info), and, after adding the liquid, putting in some chopped onion and/or other fresh vegetables such as celery and carrots, with a little salt and pepper. This makes a wonderful, healthy side-dish for any meal!Since everyone has their own preferences for type and texture of their cooked rice, it is wonderful that this particular cooker has enough versatility and features to accommodate many tastes and preferences. I have not yet tried to make brown rice, but I am looking forward to using the cooker for that type of rice, also. This is definitely worth the few extra dollars it costs, and it comes with a nice little cook book, as well, with some interesting recipes. The size is nice, also, as it can make a good amount of rice if needed, certainly enough to satisfy most families....
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