Sanyo ECJ-D55S: A Quick Guide for Buyers
Sanyo is one of the most trusted brands in the world, and in recent years they have made a concerted effort to become the market leader in the rice cooker industry. The Sanyo ECJ-D55S is a 5-cup rice cooker that’s packed with useful features, but does it compare to the best names in the rice cooking game?
Getting something with “fuzzy logic” is almost a must if you’re looking for world-class cuisine. A pot with fuzzy logic can detect the rice and water in the pan and adjust the heat accordingly. That means your rice will be perfect every time you press the Cook button. Typically these kitchens are very expensive, but Sanyo manages to do a good job at their price. And unlike many inexpensive 5-cup cookers, the Sanyo ECJ-D55S won’t have a problem handling black rice, pink rice, jasmine rice, or whatever else you throw at it. Now this pot does not have a sushi rice setting like other products in the Sanyo line, but
Why else does this pot stand out? Versatility. Even other fuzzy logic kitchens at this price can’t compete with the wide variety of cool things that Sanyo’s model can do. Whether you like to experiment in the kitchen or are looking for something that can replace your slow cooker, the ECJ-D55S is more than up to the task.
It is really easy to use and more importantly it is easy to clean. If you’ve ever made something like a beef stew and been totally frustrated by the greasy substance you have to clean up afterward, this is the product for you. Just make sure you don’t use any corrosive material on the pot, it’s non-stick! Cleaning is completely easy, but almost all Sanyo models have a problem with moisture dripping from the lid in a small bath around the pot rather than directly into the container. However, this problem is more annoying than disastrous. Remember how much less you are paying!
Two of my favorite features about this cooker have nothing to do with how much rice it can cook, how quickly it cooks, or anything like that. One is the cookbook. Designed by Martin Yan, this guide will give you plenty of ideas to get started if you just bought your kitchen or have had it for a while and want to upgrade beyond simple white. Finally, this pot looks incredibly sexy. Like everything in the Sanyo line, this is a kitchen that looks amazing in a kitchen cabinet and looks like something your parents might have found at Epcot Center.
If you have a medium-sized family, want amazing rice but don’t want to break the bank, the Sanyo ECJ-D55S is absolutely for you! It doesn’t have all the characteristics ever conceived by the mind of man, but it’s up there, and the rice itself (which should be the, uh … meat your decision) is fantastic.