By: Natasha Rogers
As an avid rice eater and a busy person, the last thing I want do when I get home is to cook a pot of rice or make a meal. The Sanyo ECJ-HC55S 5.5 Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker & Slow Cooker promises to do both. I can now start a meal or pot of rice when I leave for the day and have it waiting for me when I get home.
This multipurpose machine can cook multiple types of rice, slow cook soups and stews, steam vegetables, boil eggs, and make tofu using micro-computer chip technology that automatically adjusts cooking times and temperatures to create the optimal food. It is a great mix of technology and usefulness in one sleek package. The inner pot has been designed with a round bottom for maximum heat distribution and even cooking.
Features:
- 5.5-Cup Micro-Computerized LCD Screen with a 24-Hour Programmable Timer
- 2 Separate Inner Pots with Lids Keep Slow Cooked Food Separate from Rice
- 3mm Extra-Thick Titanium-Coated Nonstick Cooking Inner Pots with Round Bottoms
- High & Low Slow Cook Temperature Settings with 12-Hour Programmability
- Keep-Warm Function Keeps Rice and Other Dishes Warm After Cooking
- Soft Tofu Function and Container
- Tray for Steaming Function
- Handle for Easy Carrying
- Retractable Cord
- Includes: Measuring Cup, Spatula, Tofu Container, Steaming Tray, Martin Yan recipe booklet with 16 original recipes, and Multi-Language Instruction Manual
- Dimensions: 9 3/4″ x D: 8 1/8″ x H: 12 15/16″
Pros:
- Easy to use
- Can choose the texture of rice from soft to firm
- Unique tofu making feature
- Rice is cooked perfectly and stays warms for hours
- Ideal for busy parents and families
- Multi-tasker
- Sleek, modern and compact design
- Inner pot with handle can go from cooker to table easily
Cons:
- Pricey with starting prices at $100
- Other types of rice (other than white) sometimes stick to pot
- Cannot cook rice and steam veggies simultaneously
- Takes long to cook rice
It’s not the cheapest machine, but it does so much so well. If you want the most bang for your buck, this cooker can pretty much do it all. The Sanyo ECJ-HC55S 5.5 Cup Micro-Computerized Rice Cooker & Slow Cooker will have your dinner whether it be rice, chili, beef stew, or tofu waiting for you, steaming hot after a hard day at work.