Not only can rice cookers cook white rice, but they can also be used for various other types of rice. Brown, short-grain, long-grain, basmati, jasmine, and wild rice are all perfect for cooking in a rice cooker. You simply add your desired amount of uncooked rice to the cooker along with an equal measure of water or broth and turn it on. The appliance will take care of the rest. No monitoring is required as most models automatically adjust the temperature and switch off when the cooking is complete.