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> Can I use a collapsible steamer basket to do this, or should I get a pot
> with a rice insert?

Everyone's experiences are different, but in the past, I've found those
collapsible things are a nightmare to clean. Crud gets into the crevices.

What's wrong with just putting rice in a pot with the right amount of water?
I've never needed any kind of accessory for this simplest of kitchen tasks.