Rice cooker
A dedicated pot that cooks and holds rice. Fuzzy-logic machines are nicer; a simple switch still works.
When you need it
If you eat rice several times a week. Optional if you already own a saucepan and a timer.
What to look for
A thick inner pot, a useful keep-warm, and a size that matches your household — not a banquet cooker for two.
Alternatives
Saucepan, tight lid, rest off the heat. Absorption method is a recipe, not a gadget.
Care
Wash the inner pot; keep the heating plate dry.
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