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sandigity t1_jeavoep wrote

How's this do with boil over? I have a cheap Black and Decker one that can't seem to cook small quantities without a bubbly mess.

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Killerbeetle846 t1_jeawu4r wrote

I have a newish Zojirushi (5 years old). It makes perfect rice every time. I've owned cheaper rice cookers and they're fine, but this is noticeably better. It has never boiled over with rice. I did boil it over once when I made oatmeal and forgot to select the porridge option. No issues making oats when I do remember to select the porridge option.

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77907X t1_jebb1tx wrote

Agreed I bought a Zojirushi rice cooker back in 2020. I now refuse to ever go back to cheaper models. Plan to use the current one until at least 2045 if not longer hopefully.

Now the lions share of my small kitchen appliances are Zojirushi. They all work great and seem built to last. Even if they aren't made in Japan anymore as unfortunate as such is.

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Strikew3st t1_jeax5h6 wrote

Have you tried rinsing your rice first to get some starch out?

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sandigity t1_jeb3gki wrote

Yes, and it hasn't helped unfortunately. I haven't had an issue when cooking larger quantities, but rarely cook over 2 cups with it being only my wife and me.

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sidroqq t1_jebgl5s wrote

I have a newer one, it has never boiled over or had any other issue, is easier to clean than previous rice cookers I've had, and automatically senses pretty much everything so it's difficult to make mistakes. Honestly a world of difference between the ~$180 Zojirushi and my old ~$50 Aroma, I wish I'd known sooner.

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