Cook 1 cup of rice in 1 1/2 cups of water. Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Turn down the heat to a simmer and cover with a lid, cooking rice for about 12 minutes until water is absorbed.

I tested 12 rice cookers side by side, cooking 1 cup of white rice and 1 cup of brown rice in each, following the individual directions and using each device's standard settings for both.

3 banana leaves, thawed (see Note) 2 cups short-grain sweet rice, soaked overnight and drained. 1 cup coconut water. 2 makrut lime leaves, chopped, or two 2-inch strips of lime zest ...