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.

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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 ...