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Can a multi-cooker like the Instant Pot replace a dedicated rice cooker?
Reviewer consensus
Reviewers are split. The Instant Pot's rice function works and is convenient for one-appliance kitchens, but r/RiceCookerRecipes and dedicated-cooker fans say it lacks the texture finesse and long keep-warm performance of a Zojirushi. If rice is your priority, a dedicated cooker wins; if versatility matters more, the multi-cooker is the better all-rounder.

