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 ...

What's the best rice cooker for 2025? At first blush, rice might not be all that exciting, but it's one of the best, most nutritious foods in the world. There's a reason so many people enjoy it. No ...

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 ...

Rice is one of the most widely consumed grains in the world and a staple in many cultures. And for good reason: it’s extremely versatile, acting as a side dish or main element of many meals. But ...

Boiling rice isn’t the most challenging thing, but consistently executing a pot of fluffy, evenly cooked grains is a slightly harder task to master. The best rice cookers offer a nearly effortless way ...

These time-savers make moist, fluffy rice every time without scorching and are easy to clean. As Food & Wine's Testing Editor, Jennifer's work focuses on finding the best tools for all sorts of cooks.