I love rice, my husband and son also loves it. We can't live without it. We're very particular about the rice we eat. My husband hates it when the rice is too sticky. My son doesn't want it undercooked. We had a smaller rice cooker (3 cupper) and it left us disappointed. My primary concern is size. We have insatiable appetite for great rice, so it's not a good idea to have a smaller rice cooker. Good thing my mother gave me a Zojirushi 5 cup rice cooker. Here are some features to consider when choosing 5 cup rice cookers. Volume A friend was frustrated with the 5 cup rice cooker that she has just bought. She was confident of the capacity so she put 5 cups of uncooked rice in the rice cooker. She left it to do some chores, confident that the rice cooker would do the rest. But when she returned, the rice cooker was spilling some water. It was a complete mess. So when you're buying a 5 cup rice cooker, read the specs very carefully. Make sure whether you're getting a ‘5 cups cooked' or ‘5 cups dry' rice cooker. There's a huge difference. Versatility Your 5 cup rice cooker should be versatile. If you're living a healthy life, you might want a rice cooker that allows you to prepare healthy meals. Your cooker must not only make the finest rice, but it should enable you to steam veggies and make soups or stews. Easy cleaning When choosing a 5 cup rice cooker, look for one that has easy-to-clean parts. Some cookers make a huge mess since the rice bubbles up, reaching the steam vent. Avoid these rice cookers as much as possible. Choose one that has a lid that barely needs washing. Look for a 5 cup rice cooker that mixes great engineering with nice features, while making it dishwasher-friendly. Automatic settings Programmability is a good feature if you're a very busy person. Automatic settings save you much time and energy stirring and watching your rice cooker. Top of the line 5 cup rice cookers have great features like delayed start mode and extended keep warm mode. Many also have settings for various types of rice. Style Make sure that your 5 cup rice cooker looks good on your counter. Avoid getting a 5 cupper that looks out of place. Go for a cooker that goes well with the overall kitchen design.    

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