Zojirushi Corporation is particular about development of rice cooker, especially the tastiness of rice in Japan. In this high-quality rice cooker [Extreme cooker NW-AT 10 “Nanbu Ironware(南部鉄器)”], its characteristic is bring out the most sweetness of rice by applying a high firepower of 1450W and high pressure of 1.5atm at the time of cooking. By combining high firepower and high pressure, you can cook more plump and glossy rice.
“Nanbu Ironware”, where the ultimate technology gather
When talking about this rice cooker, the most essential part is the inner pot which is made of Nanbu Ironware. Nanbu Ironware is a traditional casting technology spread to Japan from 17th century. Molten iron with more than 1000℃ is poured into the mold. Then, it is grinded one by one to form the shape. The inner pot of Nanbu Ironware has a high heat storage property and is compatible with IH heating, so you can cook more delicious rice.
You can choose from 121 different ways of cooking according to your preference
Even if the rice is delicious, each person has a different preference. Some people like sticky fluffy rice, some like moist and soft rice. Therefore, at Zojirushi, we prepare “home cook” function which allows you to adjust your favorite taste by registering your impression after eating rice. By adjusting the hardness and stickiness in 11 stages each, you will be able to cook your favorite texture rice the next time.
A heavy lid can smartly closed just by a touch
The lid of this rice cooker is a bit heavy because it cooks with high pressure and it needs to be closed tightly. Therefore, a smart close button was equipped. You can close the top lid automatically just by pressing the Smart Close button even when you are scooping rice and are holding a bowl and ladle in both hands. There is no longer a need to close with a forceful bang.
You can also enjoy fast cook and scorched rice
This rice cooker can correspond not only to white rice but also various rice menus such as brown rice, millet rice, mixed rice, etc. It is very convenient as it has a “white rice fast cook” menu that cooks rice in just 15 minutes. It is very convenient for situation when you found out there is no rice! One of the charm points is it can cook scorched rice using high firepower. Because it is Nanbu Ironwork, you can enjoy crispy and savory scorched rice.
Product Overview
- Model : IH Pressure Rice Cooker Extreme cooker NW-AT 10 “Nanbu Ironware”
- Price : Open
- Size : W305×D40×H245mm Weight: about 11.5kg
- Cooking capacity : 5.5 cups of rice
- Power consumption during cooking : 1450
Photo & text by Takahiro Koyama
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