I Ditched my $230 Rice Cooker for a $35 One - Zojirushi Review Update

Ingredients

• 1 cup Jasmine Rice (rinsed until water runs clear)
• 1.25 cups Water (room temperature; adjust 10 ml per cup of rice for firmer texture)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (optional, for subtle seasoning)

Instructions

1. Rinse the Rice

   Place the jasmine rice in a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water, stirring with your hand, until the water runs clear.

   Time: PT5M

2. Measure Water and Add Salt

   Transfer the rinsed rice to the rice cooker inner pot, add 1.25 cups of room‑temperature water, and sprinkle 0.25 tsp salt if desired.

   Time: PT2M

3. Start Cooking

   Close the glass lid, press the single ‘Cook’ button, and let the rice cooker do its job. The cooker will automatically switch to ‘Warm’ when the rice is done.

   Time: PT20M

4. Rest the Rice

   When the cooker switches to ‘Warm’, leave the rice covered for an additional 5‑10 minutes to finish steaming.

   Time: PT5M

5. Fluff and Serve

   Open the lid, use the rice paddle to gently fluff the rice, then transfer to a serving bowl.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

0.5 g