A good rice cooker will cook your rice perfectly every time, while also being easy to use and clean. Some rice cookers can cook grains like quinoa and oats, with a few models even giving you the option to sear and sauté food in the pot.
Our test results will tell you which rice cookers:
- produce perfectly cooked rice every time
- can cook other grains like quinoa, as well as porridge and soup
- are the easiest to use
- are easier to clean (including which ones make a mess)
- have the most features.
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Our interactive comparison tool helps you read each machine’s pros and cons, and our Recommended list will quickly tell you which models come out on top.