Electric rice cookers are now a must-have in every kitchen because they make cooking a wide range of foods easy and consistent. People usually think of these machines are perfect for making perfect ...

Even today, when a young Cajun girl plans her wedding, an electric rice cooker is at the top of the gift registry list. It’s not unusual to see two rice cookers steaming away during a Sunday dinner.

While the rice is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes.

Each mini rice cooker I tested, including the Imusa 3-cup, the Dash mini 2-cup rice cooker, and the Black & Decker 3-cup rice cooker offered decent, small servings of white rice, although the Dash ...