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Re:Fuzzy logic rice cookers (2016) by huhtenberg on Monday December 21, 2020 @11:25AM (#25496340)
Tangentially related - does anyone have any experience cooking basmati rice in newer Zojirushi (Micom/IH models)?

I've been looking at getting one and the info varies, even the official one for the same model! I can do it on a stove top, not an issue, just wanted to kill two birds with one stone.

Also, while at it - any opinions on the pressure cooking mode in NP-NWC/NVC models? Looks tempting... but gimmicky at the same time.

Re:Fuzzy logic rice cookers (2016) by t0mbstone on Monday December 21, 2020 @11:46AM (#25496614)
I have a Zojirushi rice cooker and basmati rice is practically the only type of rice I ever eat.

It's basically the same as cooking white rice, although it takes a bit more water. Do a batch or two as an experiment.

Cook it like it's white rice, and if it comes out too dry, experiment with adding a bit more water next time you cook it. Eventually you will figure out the ideal water line for your taste preferences. You just have to remember it!

Re:Fuzzy logic rice cookers (2016) by abecode on Monday December 21, 2020 @09:44PM (#25502291)
If you're mainly cooking basmati rice, you might have a look at a Persian rice cooker, e.g. https://www.amazon.com/pars-khazar-rice-cooker/s?k=pars+khaz... . I don't believe it's fuzzy logic based, but it's designed to have butter or oil added and has a setting for a crispy bottom.
Re:Fuzzy logic rice cookers (2016) by nausher81 on Tuesday December 22, 2020 @03:24AM (#25504178)
I've been having Indian Basmati rice cooked in a Zojirushi Micom rice cooker and it's been great. I feel like I have to add a little more water than the official measure to get it to be a little more softer. I've also added tempering i.e. Tadka - oil/ghee with cumin into the cooker after adding rice and water and the rice comes out fragrant and fluffy would recommend it.
Re:Fuzzy logic rice cookers (2016) by TRcontrarian on Monday December 21, 2020 @06:46PM (#25501165)
I cook costco basmati in my zoji on the 'white' and 'harder' setting and it comes out fine. Less aromatic than my preferred jasmine rice but still great, distinct firm grains.