ZOJIRUSHI 101 ZOJIRUSHI 101 ZOJIRUSHI 101 THE BEAUTY OF RICE THE BEAUTY OF RICE THE BEAUTY OF RICE

Zojirushi cooks rice with a passion. We think there’s nothing more beautiful than a potful of plump, glistening rice, each grain looking perfectly shaped and moist. With a subtle sweetness and a fluffy firmness in every bite, we just love rice! Welcome to the rice issue—we’re going to uncover the many ways to enjoy your best rice life, right here!

KITCHEN LAB 101

Furikake (Rice Sprinkles) Furikake (Rice Sprinkles) Furikake (Rice Sprinkles)

Furikake (Rice Sprinkles)

You’ve seen these at your local Asian supermarket. Now learn how to make your own—kids love furikake anytime, and you will too!

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Kinoko no Tsukudani
(Mushroom Rice Topping)

Full of umami flavor, this creation of mushrooms and flavors is the perfect topping on a bowl of hot steaming rice. Have it for a snack or at the end of a meal!

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Kinoko no Tsukudani (Mushroom Rice Topping) Kinoko no Tsukudani (Mushroom Rice Topping) Kinoko no Tsukudani (Mushroom Rice Topping)

COOKING101

How to Cook Delicious Rice 1

Choose the type of rice you want.

How to Cook Delicious Rice 2

Measure correctly with a Zojirushi measuring cup.

How to Cook Delicious Rice 3

Wash correctly—see our video to learn how.

How to Cook Delicious Rice 4

Select the correct menu setting.

The Ways of Rice

The Ways of Rice The Ways of Rice The Ways of Rice

There are countless ways to eat rice, one of the most versatile staple foods on the planet. Think about it the same way as you would bread. You’d have a dinner roll or bread with your soup, stew or barbecued meat, wouldn’t you? It’s the same with rice—it isn’t as bland as you may think, when paired with a saucy entrée, or transformed into a complete dish of its own.

Classically Built Onigiri

Classically Built Onigiri

The original portable rice snack that travelers in ancient Japan brought along with them, wrapped in bamboo leaves. So many fillings, so many flavors!

Beef Bowl (Gyu-don)

Beef Bowl (Gyu-don)

A popular donburi style dish—one of the best ways to eat rice. There is nothing like this simple but juicy sautéed beef, topped on hot rice.

Nigiri Sushi

Nigiri Sushi

Japan’s culinary gift to the West. What kind of world would it be without the tangy sweet taste of sushi rice? Learn how to make your own sushi at home!

Takikomi-gohan (Mixed Rice)

Takikomi-Gohan (Mixed Rice)

One of easiest rice dishes you can make because everything is done for you, right in your rice cooker. Full of umami, and a bonus—lots of veggies!

TECHTALK 101

Keeping Your Rice Warm Keeping Your Rice Warm Keeping Your Rice Warm

Rice Cooker features to keep cooked rice warm and delicious made possible because it’s a Zojirushi product.

Keeping Your Rice Warm 1

Zojirushi recommends using the Keep Warm feature for no more than 12 hrs. For longer periods, use Extended Keep Warm.

Keeping Your Rice Warm 2

If during Keep Warm, rice gets mushy, yellow or dry, make adjustments by referring to the manual or call Zojirushi for help.

Keeping Your Rice Warm 3

To preserve rice beyond the Keep Warm cycle, we recommend keeping airtight and refrigerating. Rice also freezes well.

Keeping Your Rice Warm 4

1970: We introduce the world’s first rice warming cooker, the Shiawase. Today Zojirushi continues to discover new ways to make delicious rice.

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