A solid step forward. Using induction heat and pressure cooking, this model makes better rice than most restaurants, and it requires almost no effort or skill. Like its predecessors, it also has ...

My favorite is the cheapest of the bunch. Zojirushi’s rice cookers are powerful, thoughtfully made kitchen appliances. Still, our favorites are brand classics: The higher-end Zojirushi NW-QAC10 ...

Rice is one of the most widely consumed foods in the world, with billions of people enjoying the grain on a daily basis.

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 ...

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Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. The rice cookers Consumer Reports tests range from $20 to $40, with one glaring exception: a $270 Zojirushi induction rice ...

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, ...

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 ...

The rice cookers Consumer Reports tests range from $20 to $40, with one glaring exception: a $270 Zojirushi induction rice cooker. It’s the top-rated model in our ratings due to high marks for its ...