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 ...

Perfectly cooked rice requires a surprising amount of precision and nuance. Who among us hasn’t struggled over a stovetop trying to find the right ratio of water to rice or the ideal heating ...

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 ...

In my wider tested review of rice cookers, I found the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer to be the very best of the bunch. Ahead, learn more about the Cadillac of rice cookers, and why I ...

Rice might seem like a simple dish to cook. But perfect rice—fluffy, soft individual grains with just the right amount of chew in the center—can be hard to master. That’s why even professional chefs ...

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 ...

The rice cookers Consumer Reports tests range from $20 to $40, with one glaring exception: a $270 Zojirushi induction rice cooker. It’s the top-rated model in our ratings due to high marks for its ...

Perfect rice is a staple food for countless cultures the world over. Rice is inexpensive, filling, nutritious, and — with the right rice cooker — rich with subtle nuance, layers of flavor, and lovely ...