Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

If you've tried and failed to master the art of cooking rice on a stovetop, adding a rice cooker to your kitchen lineup can be a game-changer. Rice cookers can make perfectly fluffy and tender rice ...

Cooking rice may seem like a rudimentary skill, but rice can be a tricky dish to perfect. The general rule of thumb to properly cook your rice is to use a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part rice, but ...

All six methods started with the same prep — rinsing and soaking the rice for 30 minutes — to remove surface starch and ensure tender, separate grains. Baking basmati rice in a 375°F oven earned the ...