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Brand | Zojirushi |
Capacity | 0.57 Quarts |
Product Dimensions | 9.38"D x 12.88"W x 7.88"H |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Product Care Instructions | Wipe with Damp Cloth |
About this item
- VERSATILE: Multiple rice, steel cut oatmeal, quinoa and cake settings
- CONVENIENT: Quick cook, keep warm, reheat and delay timer options
- RELIABLE: Triple heater and 2.5mm thick coated inner pot for even heating
- COMPUTERIZED: Automatic cooking temperature to time adjustment
- DESIGN: Easy-to-read LCD control panel with clock, non-stick coated inner pot, detachable inner lid
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Easy to use | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
Easy to clean | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Flavor | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 | — |
Timer function | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | — | 5.0 |
Value for money | 4.4 | — | — | 3.4 | 4.6 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Beacon North | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Japan_Dealz | Amazon.com |
capacity | 0.57 quarts | 1.05 quarts | 1.9 quarts | 1.05 quarts | 5.5 cups | 1 liters |
material | Silver | Plastic | Plastic | — | Stainless Steel, Polycarbonate (PC), Ceramic | — |
lid material | — | Plastic | Plastic | — | Stainless Steel | Plastic |
voltage | 120 volts | — | — | 120 volts | — | 120 volts |
wattage | 120 watts | 700 watts | 660 watts | 770 watts | — | 610 watts |
model name | Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer | steaming basket | steaming basket | Umami Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer | — | NS-WTC10 |
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From the manufacturer
Save Space While You Expand Your Menu
Healthier options for every meal of the day.
Unique Healthy Menu Options Include Quinoa, Brown Rice and Steel Cut Oatmeal
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Quinoa Menu SettingMake fluffy and delicious white, red, black or rainbow quinoa easily with this special setting. |
Brown Rice Menu SettingFlavorful, healthy brown rice can be perfectly prepared every time thanks to the unique flow of the brown rice menu setting. |
Steel Cut Oatmeal Menu SettingUse this menu setting with the delay timer for hot and fresh steel cut oatmeal for breakfast in the morning. Makes as little as half a cup of raw steel cut oats. |
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Triple Heater with Extra Large Heating ElementHeats and warms rice from the bottom, side and top. |
Black 2.5mm Thick Inner Cooking PanDistributes heat evenly. High-contrast water level lines improve visibility. |
Removable Inner LidDetaches for easy cleaning. |
Removable Steam Vent CapAllows for high temperature cooking without messy overflows. |
Cake menu setting allows you to bake a cake right in the rice cooker.
About Zojirushi
In 2018, Zojirushi Corporation celebrated its 100th anniversary, and a century of products designed to improve customers' quality of life-bringing comfort, ease, vitality and affluence to people around the world. Striving to remain faithful to the principles that embodied the company's first 100 years, and the reputation of quality and durability it earned them, Zojirushi looks forward to a future of continued innovation and inspired design.
Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer
Other settings and features
- Multi-menu cooking functions: Special settings for white/sushi rice, brown rice, long grain white rice, steel cut oatmeal, quinoa, cake and quick cooking
- Advanced fuzzy logic technology prepares perfect rice every time
- Automatic Keep Warm keeps rice at the perfect serving temperature; Extended Keep Warm keeps rice warm longer by maintaining a low temperature to prevent drying
- Easy-to-store detachable cord
- Easy-to-use LCD control panel
- Reheat function reheats rice in Keep Warm to the best serving temperature
- Interchangeable melody and beep signal
- Delay timer (2 settings)
Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer (NL-BAC05) | Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer (NS-LGC05) | Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer (NS-LHC05) | Zojirushi Induction Heating System Rice Cooker & Warmer (NP-GBC05) | |
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Capacity | Up to 3 cups | Up to 3 cups | Up to 3 cups | Up to 3 cups |
Product Type | Micom | Micom | Micom | Induction Heating + Micom |
Long Grain White Rice Menu Setting | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
Jasmine Rice Menu Setting | - | - | ✓ | - |
GABA Brown Rice Menu Setting | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
Quinoa Menu Setting | ✓ | - | - | - |
Steel Cut Oatmeal Menu Setting | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
Porridge Menu Setting | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
Cake Menu Setting | ✓ | - | - | - |
Power Cord | Detachable | Retractable | Retractable | Detachable |
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Product information
Brand | Zojirushi |
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Capacity | 0.57 Quarts |
Product Dimensions | 9.38"D x 12.88"W x 7.88"H |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Product Care Instructions | Wipe with Damp Cloth |
Color | Silver Black |
Special Feature | Automatic Keep Warm, Steam Vent |
Material | Silver |
Item Weight | 6 Pounds |
Wattage | 120 watts |
Included Components | rice cooker^spatula^measuring cup |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Model Name | Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer |
Item Weight | 6 pounds |
Manufacturer | Zojirushi |
ASIN | B0711FMN8M |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | NL-BAC05SB |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #12,875 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #48 in Rice Cookers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 1, 2017 |
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Product Description
Aided by microcomputer technology, this Zojirushi Micom rice cooker and warmer takes having rice on your menu from occasional to serious. Advanced Fuzzy Logic technology prepares perfect rice every time. Unique healthy menu options include Brown rice, steel cut oatmeal and quinoa. Multi-menu cooking functions: special settings for white/Sushi rice, Brown rice, long grain white rice, steel cut oatmeal, quinoa, cake and quick cooking. Triple heater with extra large heating element heats and warms rice from the bottom, side and top.
Top Brand: Zojirushi
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Customers like the ease of cleaning, size, quality, warmth, and softness of the rice cooker. For example, they mention that it's easy to use, makes perfect rice every time, and the cooking bowl is larger and has a flat bottom making it easier to use. That said, some appreciate the value, and ease of use. Opinions are mixed on ease of cooking.
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Customers like the quality of the rice cooker. They say it's easy to use and makes perfect rice every time. They also mention that the long grain white rice was uniformly perfectly cooked, with no mushy or hard-burned sections. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.
"...It also has steelcut oatmeal, quinoa and CAKE functions. I've not cooked any of those, but I'm definitely interested in a cake out of this bad boy...." Read more
"...best when it comes to consistently making rice that is fluffy, perfectly cooked, and never boils over. It is easy to clean and use. Highly recommend." Read more
"...This cooker makes perfect rice and can keep it warm for literally days without compromising the taste or texture as long as you manually stir the..." Read more
"...It's easy to use and makes perfect rice every time!" Read more
Customers find the rice cooker easy to use. They mention that it is super straight forward, easy to clean, and comes with a pretty detailed instruction manual. Customers also appreciate the ability to make a cake in the cooker.
"...It comes with a pretty detailed instruction manual including some recipes...." Read more
"I've never been happy with rice cookers before this one. It's easy to use and makes perfect rice every time!" Read more
"...Super easy to program the time if you want to keep it plugged in so you can set a timer for it to start...." Read more
"...this model due to the specific functions for quinoa and the ability to make a cake too.So far I've made quinoa (perfect!) ,..." Read more
Customers like the messiness of the rice cooker. They mention that cleaning is easy, the little bowl is non-stick, and there was absolutely no mess in or around the cooker.
"...Cleaning is easy, the little bowl is non-stick, so just wait for it to cool, wash it like you would any other non-stick pan and put it back in for..." Read more
"...It is easy to clean and use. Highly recommend." Read more
"...The song when it's ready is always fun to hear! It's very easy to clean; you can pop out the bowl and top, which are dishwasher safe, and then dry..." Read more
"...after each use because I don't want the pieces to degrade, but very easy to clean, just a couple of minutes...." Read more
Customers like the size of the rice cooker. They say it's good for a smaller household, perfect for 3 adults, and compact. The cooking bowl is larger and has a flat bottom, making it easier to use. The compact height makes it easy to store away, and it fits perfectly on the counter.
"Good rice cooker. It is small, 3 cup capacity. Versatile" Read more
"...Its compact size makes it perfect for small kitchens or for those who want to save counter space...." Read more
"...in use, it goes on the shelf, but this little rice cooker fits perfectly on my counter...." Read more
"...For us it’s a perfect size - we often cook 1c uncooked for a meal and a big cooker just doesn’t suit us...." Read more
Customers like the value of the rice cooker. They say it's worth every penny and a good quality and cheap rice cooker, which is great for those looking for a cheap and good quality rice cooker for their kitchen.
"...For the price, I think it is a good value." Read more
"...Overall, nice for a regular rice eater, worth the price as it works well and used frequently." Read more
"...cooker for a while, and Zojirushi is the one everyone says is worth the money...." Read more
"...This one is initally more expensive, but it will last forever and is made so incredibly well...." Read more
Customers like the warmth of the rice cooker. They mention that the rice can stay warm in the pot for hours, as long as 24 hours, and the cooker automatically goes into warm mode after cooking. The rice stays tender and fluffy for hours and the product prepares it perfectly every time without boiling over, scorching, or mess.
"...It keeps the rice warm, almost hot for several hours. So I sometimes make rice at breakfast and eat the rest at lunch if I'm feeling lazy...." Read more
"...This cooker makes perfect rice and can keep it warm for literally days without compromising the taste or texture as long as you manually stir the..." Read more
"...Cooks rice perfectly. Keeps it warm for days if you need -- just make sure you fluff it once a day or so." Read more
"...Downside is that it seems to have relatively long cook times (want to say it's 90 min for brown and 45 min for white)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the softness of the rice cooker. They mention that the rice is always fluffy, full of flavor, and has an excellent texture. The rice stays tender and fluffy for hours, and it makes oatmeal more silkier.
"...It is simply the best when it comes to consistently making rice that is fluffy, perfectly cooked, and never boils over. It is easy to clean and use...." Read more
"...the rice each day I got home with my testing, and it was still moist, fluffy, not dry. Amazing...." Read more
"...since I got it, and every time the entire batch it evenly cooked, nicely tender, and the perfect amount of sticky...." Read more
"...sushi rolls with scrambled egg and sweet pepper were easy to cut and not mushy!..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the ease of cooking in the rice cooker. They mention that it takes a long time to cook, and the content would have to be quickly finished on the stove top. It also doesn't have a slow cooker function like the big boys do, and it takes 40 and 90 minutes to cook. This makes it difficult to plan and manage time.
"...This doesn't have a slow cooker function like the big boys do, but I have a small galley kitchen, so I can't buy the gigantic one...." Read more
"...Yeah, it takes some time to cook...." Read more
"...But I still think I paid way too much for it.It also takes 1h to cook any amount of white rice even more for other types of rice...." Read more
"The time taken varies, the initial time estimate isn't always accurate...." Read more
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This doesn't have a slow cooker function like the big boys do, but I have a small galley kitchen, so I can't buy the gigantic one.
I've literally never had any problems with any kind of rice. This works for literally any kind of rice. It keeps the rice warm, almost hot for several hours. So I sometimes make rice at breakfast and eat the rest at lunch if I'm feeling lazy.
It also has steelcut oatmeal, quinoa and CAKE functions. I've not cooked any of those, but I'm definitely interested in a cake out of this bad boy. It comes with a pretty detailed instruction manual including some recipes.
Cleaning is easy, the little bowl is non-stick, so just wait for it to cool, wash it like you would any other non-stick pan and put it back in for storage. The top of the lid is also removable and should be cleaned after every use.
It comes with its own rice scoop and rice cup. Do not use any other cup, and don't use an actual measuring cup, because this thing is NOT a full cup. It's roughly 3/4 cup, so if you are the sort to misplace stuff in your kitchen, either buy another one (they're about $8) or just use 3/4 cup as your measurement until you find the right one. Also use the measurement in the bowl, it's there for a reason. You don't have to make this complicated, ignore the directions on the bag, use the bowl.
Once it cools, make sure to wipe out any rice that escaped from the bowl, because it will burn. It takes about half an hour after you turn it off to be fully cool to the touch.
And yes, it does sing to you when you turn it on, and when it's done, there's a different song. You cannot change it. Listen to the song of the rice cooker. Love the song of the rice cooker. Do a little dance when it sings, and eat rice.
The pot is HEAVY duty, both sides have the measurements for the recommended water levels. It's really easy to take apart the pieces to clean it properly. It plays a little tune when it starts and ends its cooking, and I was pleasantly surprised by that. Super easy to program the time if you want to keep it plugged in so you can set a timer for it to start. Which I do a lot since I get home very late and I have fresh hot rice waiting for me. The warming feature was above and beyond my expectations. I've tested it out on purpose (36 hours) and not on purpose (nearly a week), and while I wouldn't eat the long term one, I tried the rice each day I got home with my testing, and it was still moist, fluffy, not dry. Amazing.
I haven't given it a full 5 because I haven't tried out all the features and my only complaint is, you really do need to fluff after the rice gets done cooking. I could get away with not doing it in the cheaper ones oddly. The days I am home and fluff it right away and then keep it warm until I'm ready, the rice is just better. Without the fluffing, it's definitely not bad, but just not as great as it is when you can get to it right away. I usually just cook a single cup of rice at a time, but have done 1.5 cups and 2 cups, and still no problems.
If you're looking for a rice cooker to be a part of usual arsenal of things, I would recommend this. It's not really a common thing in a lot of American houses, and usually if they have one it's just a little cheap model, which is totally fine. But this clears up a burner and one less thing to worry about when I am cooking, and the fact that it is programmable (a must for me, maybe not you) is great. And it makes great rice without much thought.
Top reviews from other countries
Being empty nesters, we opted to buy a smaller rice cooker to allow cooking smaller portions and to take up less counter space. The ZOJI NL_BAC05SB suits our needs precisely.
This Zoji has a three-cup capacity, and while smaller than others in the line, nothing is omitted in the design. The cooker has a tried-and-true triple heating unit and a thick non-stick cooking pot to ensure uniform cooking.
Cleaning is easy, with all parts easily accessed. Keeping your rice cooker spotless is essential for uniform cooking. I found the steam vent on my older model challenging to clean, but this newer unit has a removable steam vent that can be cleaned easily.
This versatile cooker makes various kinds of rice, quinoa and the best steel-cut oatmeal you will ever wake up. Mix a batch before you go to bed, set the timer, and your Goji will whistle you a tune telling you your favourite breakfast food is hot and piping and ready to eat.
One thing to remember with the smaller-sized unit is that most cookbooks offering one-pot meals base their recipes on the 6-cup models. The three-cup model is too small to hold the different ingredients. The ability to cook a family meal in one pot was convenient when juggling work and family, but it is not a big deal now that I am retired and have time to enjoy cooking.
Some are concerned that the Zoji has an internal battery that has to be replaced by the factory in Japan. While that is technically true, the battery in my first machine lasted almost ten years, and anyone with basic soldering skills can replace the battery in ten minutes.
I’ve been asked why buy a dedicated rice cooker when you can purchase a cheaper, more versatile pressure-based cooker that cooks faster. I’ve tried those, and they do a great job at certain meals. But none of them come close to delivering the quality of the rice, oatmeal and quinoa I get from my Zoji. It is reliable, simple to operate and consistently provides high-quality hot rice, oatmeal, or quinoa every time.
And yes, the Zoji will make you a cute little mini cake for dessert.
Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2023
Being empty nesters, we opted to buy a smaller rice cooker to allow cooking smaller portions and to take up less counter space. The ZOJI NL_BAC05SB suits our needs precisely.
This Zoji has a three-cup capacity, and while smaller than others in the line, nothing is omitted in the design. The cooker has a tried-and-true triple heating unit and a thick non-stick cooking pot to ensure uniform cooking.
Cleaning is easy, with all parts easily accessed. Keeping your rice cooker spotless is essential for uniform cooking. I found the steam vent on my older model challenging to clean, but this newer unit has a removable steam vent that can be cleaned easily.
This versatile cooker makes various kinds of rice, quinoa and the best steel-cut oatmeal you will ever wake up. Mix a batch before you go to bed, set the timer, and your Goji will whistle you a tune telling you your favourite breakfast food is hot and piping and ready to eat.
One thing to remember with the smaller-sized unit is that most cookbooks offering one-pot meals base their recipes on the 6-cup models. The three-cup model is too small to hold the different ingredients. The ability to cook a family meal in one pot was convenient when juggling work and family, but it is not a big deal now that I am retired and have time to enjoy cooking.
Some are concerned that the Zoji has an internal battery that has to be replaced by the factory in Japan. While that is technically true, the battery in my first machine lasted almost ten years, and anyone with basic soldering skills can replace the battery in ten minutes.
I’ve been asked why buy a dedicated rice cooker when you can purchase a cheaper, more versatile pressure-based cooker that cooks faster. I’ve tried those, and they do a great job at certain meals. But none of them come close to delivering the quality of the rice, oatmeal and quinoa I get from my Zoji. It is reliable, simple to operate and consistently provides high-quality hot rice, oatmeal, or quinoa every time.
And yes, the Zoji will make you a cute little mini cake for dessert.
Este es el de capacidad más pequeña que son 3 tazas que para mí es suficiente como guarnición para 4 personas. Si piensas hacer banquete o arroz en grandes cantidades, recomiendo una com mayor capacidad.
Reviewed in Mexico on April 28, 2019
Este es el de capacidad más pequeña que son 3 tazas que para mí es suficiente como guarnición para 4 personas. Si piensas hacer banquete o arroz en grandes cantidades, recomiendo una com mayor capacidad.