Now, I keep a dedicated rice cooker in my kitchen and I can see why ... “basically dummyproof.” The cost was part of the initial appeal, Balingit says, but she’s been using hers for five ...

If you prefer to cook rice in a rice cooker (we don’t blame you), sizzle ... Thinly slice white and pale green parts. Heat 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium.

I’d like you to meet my rice cooker. It doesn’t get much more basic than this Zojirushi 3-cup gadget with a rickety little lever I push down to get things started. A red light turns on ...