A great alternative to stove top cooking, the handy microwave rice cooker, is great for making rice, quinoa, oatmeal, cooking pasta and even steaming vegetable . With is convenient compact size, it takes less than half than and less liquid with convenienal means. The lid comes off smoothly with its easy lift tabs. And it a holds 2.6 liters, perfect if you're looking to make single portions or small batches for two or four people. A matching spoon is also included to make serving and mixing a cinch.