MicroWave Rice Cooker - How Rice Cookers WorkThis type of rice cooker does not have a heating plate. It is made from a special material that is heated inside the microwave to a temperature which is high enough to boil rice. When the heat increases, a pressure is created inside the cooker and the rice is cooked more quickly. Given the even distribution of heat to all walls of the pan, the cooking is quite quick.
The microwave rice cooker is easy and safe to use as long as you follow the manufacturer’s instructions correctly. It does not come with any wires or buttons and this makes it even more convenient for rice cooking. However, the capacity of the pans of these models is usually quite small – around 3 cups.