Balmuda has been actively developing toasters , electric kettles and kitchen appliances since 2015. As the third step, the rice cooker "BALMUDA The Gohan" will be released.

How does it work?

The product uses a new rice-cooking method that uses only the "power of steam" instead of the particular inner pot and pressure.

The inside has a double structure with two types of inner pots, and a space can be created by stacking them. By putting water in here when cooking rice, the pot containing rice is wrapped in steam and cooked.




Rice cooking capacity is 0.5 to 3 go. It is said that it is an appropriate amount that can be cooked deliciously with steam cooked rice, but a feeling of compact size has also been realized by that amount.

In addition, the function is as simple as 5 types of rice cooking mode and reservation mode. It doesn't have a heat retention function, but it has a thermos-like structure that keeps it warm for about an hour after it is cooked.

How does it taste?

By the way, the most interesting thing is the taste of rice. At the recital, we tasted the freshly cooked "Kinumusume".

Even if you look at it, you can see that each grain of rice is standing upright. Since there is "tension" on the surface, you may feel "hard?" For a moment, but the core is soft and the sweetness overflows as you chew.


Since the grains are easy to loosen, it is often entwined with juicy foods such as tamago kake gohan and curry, and the rice will not lose and will firmly insist on its presence. It may be easier to understand the taste when eating with side dishes than when eating rice alone.


Also, because of its good graininess, it was delicious even when cooled, and the rice balls that had been squeezed for several hours did not become sticky or hard, and had an exquisite texture.


The stainless steel kettle is lighter than the plate and very easy to handle, and I always wash the thick kettle without breaking it, so this is a nice point. On the other hand, since there is no heat retention function, it seems that it is necessary to manage well when the family's meal time is different or when using the reservation function.


The price of "BALMUDA The Gohan" is 41,500 yen (excluding tax). Reservations have been accepted at the Balmuda Online Store since January 12, and shipping is scheduled for late February. The company is steadily introducing cooking appliances that reflect President Terao's commitment to food. Is it near the day when the kitchens will be available in Balmuda?