In theory, cooking rice is about as easy as it gets, requiring two ingredients and heat. But without some know-how or at least an awesome rice cooker, what should be a fluffy, soft pile of aromatic ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Stovetop rice seems easy enough—you measure out the rice and water and set it on the burner. But there are a number of ...

All our experts recommend the Japanese brand Zojirushi for rice cookers. Both Yuki Gomi, owner of Yuki’s Kitchen and author of “ Sushi at Home,” and Yoko Lamn, a certified fermentation expert and ...

Cooking rice perfectly on a stovetop is dependent on so many factors: the burner’s level, the pot’s insulation, the lid’s seal, and even the kitchen’s humidity. Rice cookers shrug off all those ...

Take an easy, hands-off approach for making a great pot of rice Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Grace Elkus is a contributor to Buy Side and culinary expert. Updated January 3, 2025, 3:00 ...