Zojirushi is debuting an advanced multi-purpose rice cooker this spring. The new Umami Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer showcases advanced settings and cooking performance, according to Zojirushi.
The Umami is made with micro-computerized Fuzzy logic technology, which enables the machine to operate multiple menus and cooking functions, including the ability to make several kinds of rice and functions such as slow cook and steam. The steam setting allows users to cook vegetables or other proteins in the BPA-free steaming basket, while soups and other one-pot meals can be made using the slow cook setting. According to Zojirushi, what is unique to this machine is the umami setting for sweet, soft and fluffy rice through extended soaking, cooking and steaming.
The machine has an LCD control panel with pre-programmed settings including a delay timer, auto keep warm, extended keep warm and reheat. Accessories include a steaming basket, rice spatula, spatula holder and measuring cup.
The Umami is available now in 5.5-cup and 10-cup capacities with suggested retail prices of $303 and $326, respectively.