Stovetop rice seems easy enough—you measure out the rice and water and set it on the burner. But there are a number of variables that can lead to mushy or burnt rice, including the burner’s level, the ...

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“In a rice cooker, you just set it and know it’s going to hold the right temperature the whole time,” says Joe Nierstedt, ...

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, ...

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 ...

If you live somewhere with limited kitchen space, cooking can be stressful. No matter how much you try to conserve counter space, it can be hard to get around using bulky appliances, especially when ...

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 ...