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Rice has always been a kitchen MVP. Used in cuisines around the world, quick to cook, and endlessly versatile—rice is the true definition of a pantry staple. While rice is always delicious served ...

That’s why our Test Kitchen researched and reviewed 19 popular rice cookers and scored them based on criteria like their most useful features, ease of use, cooking performance, and ease of cleaning.

From “Mostly Meatless” by America’s Test Kitchen (2025). In many cultures for which rice is a staple, it’s common to enjoy the versatile grains leftover alongside some eggs and vegetables, beans, or ...