I've Tested 41 Rice Cookers and Swear By These 4 (2026)
Best OfI've Tested 41 Rice Cookers and Swear By These 4 For Effortless, Fluffy RicePerfect rice at the touch of a button? These appliances make it possible.By Alaina ChouSeptember 11, 2026In college, I was introduced to the world of rice cookers when my roommate bought one for our house. I didn't fully realize how spoiled I'd been until we graduated and she moved across the country, taking her rice cooker with her.
- ▪Best OfI've Tested 41 Rice Cookers and Swear By These 4 For Effortless, Fluffy RicePerfect rice at the touch of a button?
- ▪These appliances make it possible.By Alaina ChouSeptember 11, 2026In college, I was introduced to the world of rice cookers when my roommate bought one for our house.
- ▪I didn't fully realize how spoiled I'd been until we graduated and she moved across the country, taking her rice cooker with her.
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| Original publisher | Bon Appétit |
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| Publication time | Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:58:05 +0000 |
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Best OfI've Tested 41 Rice Cookers and Swear By These 4 For Effortless, Fluffy RicePerfect rice at the touch of a button? These appliances make it possible.By Alaina ChouSeptember 11, 2026In college, I was introduced to the world of rice cookers when my roommate bought one for our house. I didn't fully realize how spoiled I'd been until we graduated and she moved across the country, taking her rice cooker with her. I was left to make do with the finicky stovetop method that never turned out quite right.In the years since, I've never been without one. Having consistently fluffy, well-cooked rice means I can turn my attention to the other components of the meal, and that convenience is well worth the price tag and the extra storage space a rice cooker comes with.
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