“In a rice cooker, you just set it and know it’s going to hold the right temperature the whole time,” says Joe Nierstedt, ...
Adding a bay leaf to rice gives it a subtle pine-like fragrance and herbal flavor. This method works with any rice-cooking ...
Rice is one of the most widely consumed foods in the world, with billions of people enjoying the grain on a daily basis.
What is the best way to cook rice? Knowing how to make rice is a valuable skill for not only a professional chef but also a home cook and those looking to slim down their budget by eating at home.
To find the best rice cooker, I tested a range, from electric to hob-based, paying attention to how easy they are to use, how ...
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What to look for in a rice cooker

Fluffy, grainy, perfectly cooked–those who regularly prepare rice appreciate the reliability of a rice cooker. But which ...
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 ...
In theory, cooking rice is about as easy as it gets, requiring two ingredients and heat. But without some know-how or at least an awesome rice cooker, what should be a fluffy, soft pile of aromatic ...
Picking up a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store is already an easy way to cut down on cooking time, but you can speed ...