rice cooker

[eddy]

Looking to buy Sanyo rice cooker model n55w. Recommended by cook's illustrated. Anybody know who sells them? Not listed in sear's or hbc etc Thanks in advance

[eddy]

Gort my sanyo at T&T Warden . Love it. eddy

[KevinB]

We've been using a no-name unit for 20 years. My wife bought it at one of the little electronic stores that are wedged in between restaurants in every Asian strip mall in Richmond Hill and Markham. As someone noted below, clean up consists of scooping today's rice out (for fried rice the next day), putting in some hot, soapy water, and waiting for an hour.

Even a gweilo like me can make perfect rice. My mother-in-law taught me the "water to one knuckle above" technique, and it's always been just right. Save your money; you don't need a $350 rice cooker any more than you "need" a $70,000 car.

[stv]

"water to one knuckle above"...

Wow...I remember learning that, at age 10 and had to compensate a little bit as I grew.

[KevinB]

I have stubby fingers, and they've stayed the same. Keeps things simple!

[MichelinStarChaser]

Funny, I was just researching rice cookers myself, and although I am planning to get a Zojirushi, I am sure that some of the Asian stores that carry them may also carry Sanyo, so you can call to check:

Korean Central Market, 675 Bloor St. West Tel: [phone]

Mei King Company, 337 Broadview Ave. Tel: [phone]

Sanko Trading Company, 730 Queen Street West Tel: [phone]

Tap Phong Trading Company, 360 Spadina Ave. Tel: [phone]

Tiger Electro Utensil Centre, 311 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON Tel: [phone]

and also, you can check with Ashley's:
William Ashley LTD., 55 Bloor st .W. Tel: [phone]

[Kagemusha]

Mika's Japanese Gifts in Mississauga sells most of the Zojirushi line(rice cookers, bread makers, coffee makers, etc.) at very decent prices if you can make to the western GTA.

[MichelinStarChaser]

Thanks Kagemusha - I may just take a drive out there and check it out! (I've also always wanted one of their very cool portable bento box thingies...but I digress!)

[garlicandwingnut]

I have a "Rival" rice cooker I bought 14 years ago and paid about $30. Today it would probably cost less. It is smallish and is not Teflon coated. I have likely made 900-1000 batches of rice. I like it because the cord, measuring cup and steamer store inside the unit and I can take it out of the cupboard with one hand!
I am told the Teflon jobs are easier to clean but I don't like Teflon much and find cleaning easy if you just soak the bowl with soapy water for an hour.
Buy something cheap, simple and not too big, use it for a while and experiment to see if you like it.
One of our favourite sides from the cooker is rice, chicken stock instead of water, frozen peas, diced fresh carrot, tsp. curry powder and tbs. butter. Flip the switch. It will be ready in 5 minutes and hold beautifully for an hour.

[jayt90]

I have a Rival, teflon, from a sale table ($20). Performs flawlessly.

[embee]

What kind of rice are you using that cooks in five minutes? My rice cooker (a National) works flawlessly, but it takes from 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the variety, to get finished rice.

[Kagemusha]

Look into Zojirushi. Product range goes from basic to overkill in rice cookers. All are superb.

[Royaljelly]

Overkill... like their stainless steel model for $350? Pretty to look at, but come on, it's just rice!

[brendastarlet]

No need to pay that much. You can get a great Zojirushi for less than half that. I also have a Zoji hot water pot and love it.

[BokChoi]

In case you were open to other suggestions, I have had my Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy for years now and it has never let me down. Excellent product. Also on Amazon, or Pacific Mall.

Cheers

[eliisadick]

yo eddy, check out big asian supermarkets,lone tai .t and t. etc . they have em.

[ChesterhillGirl]

Look at amazon.com. There are several Sanyo rice cookers listed on the Web site.