• 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 oven-cooked rice turned out to be my favorite — it was a fluffy and flavorful delight.

I love rice and have been cooking it regularly for all of my adult life.

It's a perfect staple to serve alongside salmon or steak, stir-fry with veggies and tofu, or mix into soups and stews.

Many swear by making it with a rice cooker, but I don't have one, and I was curious to see which other appliance in my home could produce the best results.

So, I tried cooking rice four different ways: in an Instant Pot, on the stovetop, in the microwave, and in the oven.

For each method, I prepared a cup of

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