A fluffy pot of rice every single time? It’s worth every penny.

We tested 7 rice cookers to determine the best one based on value and ease of use.

My favorite is the cheapest of the bunch. Zojirushi’s rice cookers are powerful, thoughtfully made kitchen appliances. Still, our favorites are brand classics: The higher-end Zojirushi NW-QAC10 ...

A good rice cooker may make better rice than you can on the stove, all while doing most of the work so you can focus on cooking your mains and sides. Having one in your kitchen is therefore vital, ...

Using this machine is as simple as filling it with rice and water, selecting a cooking mode and pressing start. Musical alerts let you know when cooking starts and finishes, but you can also switch ...

I eat rice multiple days a week — and used to exclusively make it in a pot on the stove. It’s a deceptively easy task: Measure, rinse, add water, simmer, steam, and less than half an hour later, ...

David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from ...

I like to eat plant-based meals, but I was tired of almost burning my rice or having it come out gummy and wet on the stovetop. I also like saving money by buying dry beans in bulk, but I have little ...

This high-tech yet idiot-proof gadget makes perfect grains and claims to cut carbohydrates too Lucy is an award-winning freelance journalist who specialises in kitchen, gadget and parenting reviews ...

All six methods started with the same prep — rinsing and soaking the rice for 30 minutes — to remove surface starch and ensure tender, separate grains. Baking basmati rice in a 375°F oven earned the ...