Rice cookers can make perfectly fluffy and tender rice that doesn’t clump together—a must for dishes like rice bowls or miso rice balls. Some models even offer cooking modes for other grains, like ...

Zojirushi’s rice cooker is so smart and intuitive that it converted me into a rice cooker fan.

It even cooks dried beans!

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A great rice cooker can change the way you handle weeknight meals. Instead of watching the pot or dealing with uneven results, you get fluffy, ...

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 ...

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