I wash some rice, fill water to the appropriate line, and then I have a 40-minute timer to dig in the fridge and figure out what goes on top. But the luxury of a $200 rice cooker isn’t just that ...

If you are using leftover salmon and rice, top it with an ice cube and parchment paper before putting it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Drizzle soy sauce, Kewpie mayonnaise, and sriracha on top ...