Instant Pot Zest Smart Ceramic Rice Cooker, 8-Cup
Last updated: January 12, 2022
Home chefs will find that this cooker makes white rice, brown rice, quinoa and oatmeal at the touch of a button. Thanks to the extra-thick inner pot, this rice cooker is able to provide even heat distribution. The unit is non-stick and all of the included accessories are removable and dishwasher safe for easy clean up.
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Product Details
Key Takeaway: This cooker is lightweight and small in size, so you won't have any trouble storing it in a cabinet, on a countertop or on a utility shelf.
In our analysis of 82 expert reviews, the Instant Pot Zest Smart Ceramic Rice Cooker, 8-Cup placed 6th when we looked at the top 16 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.From The Manufacturer
From the makers of Instant Pot, the Instant Zest Rice and Grain Cooker with 8-cup capacity is the perfect combination of value, convenience and cooking ease. Smart cooking programs help you save time and ensure dishes turn out exactly as you want them to. Fine-tune and save cooking times and temperatures that suit your family’s tastes. In addition to the Smart Program presets for white and brown rice, quinoa and oatmeal, you can cook any type of rice and grain fast and perfectly — from millet, farro and freekeh, to polenta, barley, rice pudding and more. Even hearty grains like spelt and wheat berries, which typically require lots of cooking time. More than just a rice cooker, the Instant Zest Quickly steam veggies, fish, dumplings, tamales, cabbages, wontons and more with ease. Bright, bold display and status indicators let you know exactly where your food is in the cooking process. Delay Start and Keep Warm functions make sure your rice, grains and more are ready when you are.
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