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title: "NS-LAC05"
brand: "zojirushi"
price: "104.61 OMR"
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# 3-cup capacity perfect for small households Automatic keep-warm function Micro-computerized fuzzy logic timer NS-LAC05

**Brand:** zojirushi
**Price:** 104.61 OMR
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🍽️ Elevate your kitchen game with precision, speed, and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NS-LAC05 by zojirushi
- **How much does it cost?** 104.61 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- zojirushi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zojirushi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Mighty:** Ideal 3-cup capacity fits perfectly in any kitchen without cluttering your countertop.
- • **Hassle-Free Cleanup:** Nonstick inner pan and included spatula make maintenance a breeze—no soaking required.
- • **Effortless Meal Timing:** LCD display with programmable timer lets you wake up or come home to hot, ready-to-eat meals.
- • **Versatile Menu Options:** Choose from white, sushi, porridge, brown, or quick cooking modes to suit your lifestyle.
- • **Precision Cooking with Fuzzy Logic:** Smart micro-computerized technology ensures perfectly cooked rice and porridge every time.

## Overview

The Zojirushi NS-LAC05XA is a sleek, stainless steel 3-cup rice cooker featuring advanced micro-computerized fuzzy logic technology for flawless cooking. It offers multiple menu settings including porridge and brown rice, an automatic keep-warm function, and a programmable timer with an easy-to-read LCD display. Compact and user-friendly, it includes a measuring cup, spatula, and holder, making it a must-have for busy professionals seeking convenience and consistent quality in their meals.

## Description

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Review: *UPDATE* Easier than Minute Rice! and still Perfect steel cut oatmeal cooker; breeze to clean up; does take 50-60 minutes - I bought this cooker specifically to cook steel cut oats for breakfast at least 5 times a week. When I work from home, I just don't want to delay starting work in order to pay attention to an oatmeal pot on the stove for 20-30 mins. Plus cleaning an oatmeal pot that has been sitting is a dreadful chore. I had tried using a 10 cup rice cooker with no porridge setting and though it worked, it was also bit of a mess inside the cooker. After reading reviews of thie Zojirushi 3 cup cooker, I decided to spend the bucks to try it. For me, it's worth every penny. I use the porridge setting and have determined 1/2 cup steel cut oats with 1-1/2 cups water ends up with the oatmeal consistency I prefer. Exact ratios may vary to taste. I start the cooker just before I grab my 1st cup of coffee and about an hour later, the cooker plays a little tune to let me know it's done cooking. Add brown sugar & dried fruit and my healthy, tastey breakfast is ready. The warm feature is fabulous - I depend on it when I can't break from work immediately. I was surprised to discover it takes an hour (plus or minus) to cook the oats - exactly what the user guide said in its recipe for porridge. Once I learned the timing, it has been no problem at all. Finally, clean up is truly a breeze. No matter how long I let things sit, a little soapy hot water is all that's needed. No soaking required. And one of these days I'll even try cooking rice with it :-) *UPDATE* April 7, 2013 I still use this just as often for oatmeal AND we are now using it 2-3 times a week for rice, both brown and white. My husband went on a stir fry kick 6 months ago and for a while, refused to fix anything but Minute Rice. He kept saying: rice is too hard! I finally convinced him to try one batch of rice in this cooker ... and he was immediately hooked. Not only does the cooker produce wonderful rice every time, it is easy to use, easy to clean up AND is easier than "cooking" Minute Rice! Mind you, it isn't faster than minute rice ... but if speed isn't a concern, the simplicity and quality can not be beat. Sometimes small "specialty" appliances end up on a bottom shelf covered with dust. If you cook rice and/or oatmeal, it will quickly become a must-have appliance. I, for one, can't imagine living without this cooker.
Review: Almost 11 years and one move later, I still have perfect rice. - This is my most used kitchen appliance. I usually make plain white rice, but occasionally I will make brown rice or add vegetables to the pot. I use this rice cooker at least 5x/week and it runs like a dream after almost 11 years. I appreciate the timer option so I can coordinate the rice cooker to have hot rice waiting for me after work or to finish when I am done roasting or slow cooking the main part of the meal. The “keep warm” function is also a fantastic function. The rice stays warm and keeps its texture just perfectly. The manual says to keep warm no more than 12 hours, but I have plenty of evening when I’ve fallen asleep and 18 hours later the rice is just fine. It also has maintained its temperature which is great from a food safety standpoint. The rice cooker is easy to clean, and the buttons are easy to operate and understand. I’m not a big fan of the loud “Twinkle, Twinkle” chime when I start the rice, but my kids like it and you can’t ever really get mad when you hear the tune. It’s just a quirk. This size rice cooker has been perfect for my family of 4. I sometimes have leftovers, but overall it makes the perfect amount for us. I think most people would also appreciate the small footprint and the retractable cord, so it really is unobtrusive on the kitchen counter. This appliance has been the biggest workhorse in my kitchen and shows no signs of stopping. If mine ever stops working, I would have no qualms about getting a new one.

## Features

- 1-year limited warranty and 3-Cup rice cooker with micro-computerized fuzzy logic technology
- Measuring cup, nonstick rice spatula, and spatula holder included
- Keep-warm function; LCD display with timer; nonstick inner cooking pan
- Menu selections include white, sushi, porridge, brown, and quick cooking
- Holds 3 6oz cups of rice
- NOTE: Please ensure to measure rice in the cup that comes along with the product ONLY
- Origin : China

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000G30ESY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,068,812 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #1,919 in Rice Cookers |
| Brand | Zojirushi |
| Capacity | 3 Cups |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,080) |
| Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00023596205437 |
| Included Components | Measuring, Power cord, Spatula |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7 pounds |
| Item model number | NS-LAC05XA |
| Lid Material | stainless |
| Manufacturer | Zojirushi |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | NS-LAC05XA |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 9 x 8 inches |
| Special Feature | Automatic Keep Warm, Timer |
| UPC | 090097457948 802568989502 882453729215 802568998207 802568686203 023596205437 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Wattage | 450 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Zojirushi
- **Capacity:** 3 Cups
- **Color:** Stainless Steel
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Product Care Instructions:** Hand Wash

## Images

![NS-LAC05 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715K2PyzwnL.jpg)
![NS-LAC05 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410Em-ZhzTL.jpg)
![NS-LAC05 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PPI7yeQZL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why is this more expensive than other brands?  I'm a newb.  Is it because this produces better or because the others can't cook other types of grains?**
A: Not sure about other brands but I do know that this rice cooker is excellent. It also has a computer chip which allows you to use a time, I put cracked wheat in at night and it is ready for me in the morning, and yes you can use it form many grains since you have different cooking options.

**Q: It says on the instructions that "do not use a power sauce other than 12OV", it is ok to use it in America?**
A: Yes., if you mean USA.  110-120V power source is standard.

**Q: Have you used this machine long enough to say whether the non-stick coating comes off? Is that a common problem?**
A: I've used this extensively for about 9 months and only as directed - the given spatula and for cleaning a soft sponge.  So far no problem, the coating is as new. Some have reported it comes off after time, but the instruction manual says even if it does come off it won't affect its performance. Also they sell replacement bowls if needed.

**Q: How do I "pause" the cooking cycle - i.e. adding some vegetables or butter that I forgot to add?**
A: Just open it and add whatever you like to then close the lid, it'll keep on cooking. Hope this helps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *UPDATE* Easier than Minute Rice! and still Perfect steel cut oatmeal cooker; breeze to clean up; does take 50-60 minutes
*by J***T on February 19, 2011*

I bought this cooker specifically to cook steel cut oats for breakfast at least 5 times a week. When I work from home, I just don't want to delay starting work in order to pay attention to an oatmeal pot on the stove for 20-30 mins. Plus cleaning an oatmeal pot that has been sitting is a dreadful chore. I had tried using a 10 cup rice cooker with no porridge setting and though it worked, it was also bit of a mess inside the cooker. After reading reviews of thie Zojirushi 3 cup cooker, I decided to spend the bucks to try it. For me, it's worth every penny. I use the porridge setting and have determined 1/2 cup steel cut oats with 1-1/2 cups water ends up with the oatmeal consistency I prefer. Exact ratios may vary to taste. I start the cooker just before I grab my 1st cup of coffee and about an hour later, the cooker plays a little tune to let me know it's done cooking. Add brown sugar & dried fruit and my healthy, tastey breakfast is ready. The warm feature is fabulous - I depend on it when I can't break from work immediately. I was surprised to discover it takes an hour (plus or minus) to cook the oats - exactly what the user guide said in its recipe for porridge. Once I learned the timing, it has been no problem at all. Finally, clean up is truly a breeze. No matter how long I let things sit, a little soapy hot water is all that's needed. No soaking required. And one of these days I'll even try cooking rice with it :-) *UPDATE* April 7, 2013 I still use this just as often for oatmeal AND we are now using it 2-3 times a week for rice, both brown and white. My husband went on a stir fry kick 6 months ago and for a while, refused to fix anything but Minute Rice. He kept saying: rice is too hard! I finally convinced him to try one batch of rice in this cooker ... and he was immediately hooked. Not only does the cooker produce wonderful rice every time, it is easy to use, easy to clean up AND is easier than "cooking" Minute Rice! Mind you, it isn't faster than minute rice ... but if speed isn't a concern, the simplicity and quality can not be beat. Sometimes small "specialty" appliances end up on a bottom shelf covered with dust. If you cook rice and/or oatmeal, it will quickly become a must-have appliance. I, for one, can't imagine living without this cooker.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Almost 11 years and one move later, I still have perfect rice.
*by M***E on March 2, 2022*

This is my most used kitchen appliance. I usually make plain white rice, but occasionally I will make brown rice or add vegetables to the pot. I use this rice cooker at least 5x/week and it runs like a dream after almost 11 years. I appreciate the timer option so I can coordinate the rice cooker to have hot rice waiting for me after work or to finish when I am done roasting or slow cooking the main part of the meal. The “keep warm” function is also a fantastic function. The rice stays warm and keeps its texture just perfectly. The manual says to keep warm no more than 12 hours, but I have plenty of evening when I’ve fallen asleep and 18 hours later the rice is just fine. It also has maintained its temperature which is great from a food safety standpoint. The rice cooker is easy to clean, and the buttons are easy to operate and understand. I’m not a big fan of the loud “Twinkle, Twinkle” chime when I start the rice, but my kids like it and you can’t ever really get mad when you hear the tune. It’s just a quirk. This size rice cooker has been perfect for my family of 4. I sometimes have leftovers, but overall it makes the perfect amount for us. I think most people would also appreciate the small footprint and the retractable cord, so it really is unobtrusive on the kitchen counter. This appliance has been the biggest workhorse in my kitchen and shows no signs of stopping. If mine ever stops working, I would have no qualms about getting a new one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pricey? Worth it.
*by P***E on July 23, 2013*

We were really hesitant to pay so much to 'cook rice' when we already had what we felt was a decent rice cooker. Our existing cooker was the inexpensive type with a simple push-down lever that pops up when cooking is complete. The unit seemed to cook rice okay, and was less hassle than stovetop. But the aluminum bowl in that unit would always scald the rice and we would be scraping the bottom out after every batch. This caused the bottom, crusty layer of rice to taste different and gave it a bad texture. Not to mention taking a scouring pad or brush to the bowl to clean it each and every use. And the 'spatter' created during cooking from the vent hole on the other cooker? Let's just say we always set it next to the sink so we had less counter to wipe up afterward. This Zojirushi cooker is better at what it does in every way, and only slightly larger than the previous cooker we used. I love how the cord retracts into the bottom (no manual wind-up needed) and the unit has a carry handle instead of side handles to keep it slim. It's attractive enough to keep out if you use it very regularly. There is a spatula holder on the side so you do not need to set it on a counter. The rice - oh, it's much better! No crusty or mushy parts of the bowl - rice seems to cook through-and-through. We have tried brown long grain, white long grain, sushi/sticky rice, and the results are fantastic. Better than some restaurants we visit. The bowl wipes out after cooking with a single wipe of a soapy cloth - no more scrubbing. There are some internal parts that are good to quickly wipe out after ever few uses, but not necessary for every run. Our only complaint is there is no way to configure 12-hour vs. 24-hour time/clock display - you only get 24-hour. The first time we setup the timer to have rice ready when we came home after work it wasn't ready because we'd set it for 6:00 which is 6AM not 6PM (which is 18:00 btw) but that's a mistake you only make once. There are even two timers you can pre-configure in case you have two different times you often need rice ready, so you do not have to re-set your timers each day. This is an excellent cooker!

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