Kat Thompson is the associate editor of Eater at Home, covering home cooking and baking, cookbooks, and kitchen gadgets. Fried rice is one of those dishes that doesn’t really need a recipe.

Though certain varieties of rice may be higher in fiber, protein, or antioxidants, all types of rice can fit into a nutritious, well-rounded diet. Rice is a staple food in many countries and ...

I eat rice multiple days a week — and used to exclusively make it in a pot on the stove. It’s a deceptively easy task: Measure, rinse, add water, simmer, steam, and less than half an hour ...