We may earn a commission from links on this page. I have two rice cookers. Ol' trusty, that I've used since college (and that was not recently), and a modern digital one from Toshiba. Judge me all you ...

Most important step: Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer until it runs clear. Agitate the rice while rinsing to ensure that it is clear. Place the rice in a medium-sized saucepan or rice cooker.

Allow me to introduce you to every Iranian home cook’s secret weapon: the Persian rice cooker, or what I affectionately refer to as my “cheat pot.” Just about every Iranian home cook I know relies on ...