For many years, we had a traditional rice cooker and that was how we made this side to serve with meals. But then that cooker died and I thought we would have to go back to stovetop cooking for rice.

Cooking rice is already pretty simple, but with the help of this common kitchen item, it can be even easier to get the airy, fluffy grains you desire.

I cooked jasmine rice in an Instant Pot, on the stovetop, in the microwave, and in the oven. Rice I made with a stove and a pressure cooker turned out great, but it got gummy in the microwave. The ...