- Micro-computerized cooker makes up to 10 cups of cooked rice
- Also functions as a slow cooker, pressure cooker, and steamer
- VPC technology; nonstick inner pot; 1-touch cooking options; 24-hour timer
- Keep-warm function; measuring cup, spatula, and manual with recipes included
- Measures approximately 14 by 10 by 9 inches
Product Description
Enjoy the benefits of pressure cooking with Sanyo’s new micro-computerized multi-use cooker. Variable Pressure Control Technology creates rapid movement of rice within the unit during the cooking process to bring out the most delicious taste and flavor of rice. Superb consistency is acquired using the extra thick 3.5mm titanium coated non-stick inner pot with round bottom for maximum heat distribution. Multi-menu and texture selections are one touch and include rice dishes such as white, rinse-free, haiga, brown, sprouted brown, sweet, mixed, sushi and Dol Sot Bi Bim Bab. Steam veggies with the steam function and use the unique tray for preparing healthy foods. Make stews and soup using the slow cook function. Preset your meal to be completed up to 24 hours ahead using the timer function. A great benefit for coming home or waking up to a hot meal! Upon completion of cooking, the keep warm function keeps food warm and delicious up to 24 hours. In addition, a unique sleep function allows food to be kept warm for an extended time and creates energy savings. Pressure cooking is safe as the unit has safety locking devices to eliminate danger. Easy to clean removable steam vent retains the true taste and flavor of rice. Makes up to 10 cups of cooked rice. Deluxe stainless steel finish is an attractive addition to any kitchen or room. The retractable cord and carrying handle makes storage easy and allows you to take the food right to the table! Includes measuring cup, spatula, multi-language instruction manual and recipes.
Sanyo ECJ-PX50S 5-Cup Micro-Computerized Pressure Rice Cooker and Steamer
My husband and I purchased this rice cooker almost a year ago after our old one died. It was pricey, but after reading the reviews, we decided to go for it. Originally, we had wanted to get a pressure rice cooker that our friend has, which makes rice quickly and well, but we couldn’t find it. My husband hates the crust on the bottom of the rice and with this machine, the rice comes out beautiful and crust-less with both white and brown rice. The finished rice is always fantastic. I was startled at how long it took the machine to make rice, but don’t mind now since figuring out the timer setting.
The timer setting is extremely convenient. With this product, I can set the time I want the rice to be done ahead of time. It is one less thing to worry about when company comes over for dinner or when I know I’ll be having a busy night. We have also used it to make porridge. We just put the ingredients in the night before and set the time we plan on having breakfast the next morning. It always comes out well, even if we toss some dried beans in or other things. I was surprised the first time when the beans came out perfectly cooked with the porridge and rice. My mother usually precooks the beans she includes in her rice.
The steaming function is also great for heating up steamed Chinese rolls, making great eggs, or steaming seafood. The only issue we’ve had to far is with steaming seafood (like crab legs). The steamer still has a seafood smell afterward, even if you wash all the parts. After a couple of times of being surprised with crab tasting rice, my husband now makes sure we run the machine with only water a couple of times to fully eradicate the smell of the crab.
At first, I thought washing the rice cooker would be a pain with all the small parts the other reviewers mentioned, but it’s not bad at all. The titanium coated pot cleans with a few swipes. The small parts have been fine thus far, but I’m always sure to plug up the sink when I clean it so I can retrieve anything if it falls. We haven’t had to deal with Sanyo service yet and I want to avoid it!
We absolutely love this rice cooker and highly recommend it, despite the seafood issue!
Rating: 5 / 5
During the 30 years I have used a rice cooker, I have to say this one is the very best (and the most expensive!!). It is versatile, easy to use, and the rice tastes great. Best of all, the nonstick pot truly seems to be extremely sturdy, whereas the cheaper rice cookers have inexpensive nonstick coatings which eventually chip over time, no matter how much TLC I have given them. There are more parts to clean with this rice cooker but it is worth it to me. I would definitely recommend this Sanyo.
Rating: 5 / 5
Makes brown rice taste great!
I read the other reviews, then bought the cooker. They were right. It is a great product. The timer feature is really usefull. Set everything up before leaving home and your rice will be waiting for when you return, hot and steaming.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have owned this rice cooker for about 3 weeks now. I mostly make white rice, and I think the price is sort of an overkill for cooking plain white rice (but it does make excellent rice).
I also made the risotto using the supplied recipe, and my son loved it! I cooked Texmati rice, but did not turn out okay, as I have a feeling the brand of rice I used is sort of pre-cooked.
I boiled eggs in it, and they boiled perfectly – with no gray around the yolks. The timers are very handy – the cooker doesn’t cook and keep it warm until ready; instead it cooks so that it is done by the time you need it – hence the risk of dry rice is low. The soaking of rice for a longer period does alter the taste, but ever so slightly (I think).
The rice bowl is fantastically thick, and non-stick. Very easy to wash off, because the rice never sticks to it. Some of the cheaper rice cookers drip the starchy steam when you open the lid – this one stays clean and I haven’t been able to figure out how!!
The quick mode is something that is not really “quick” enough, however because of the timer I can live with longer cooking times.
Overall, an extremely nice rice cooker – however you do pay a premium price for it.
Rating: 4 / 5
This rice cooker cooks rice very well. I use it for cooking normal rice and brown rice. I also use it to cook porridge and soup (with slow cook function). So far, I’m very satisfied with this product.
Rating: 5 / 5