This is the "Komi-zen" cooking revolution. You can easily cook rice in the microwave. It cooks one go (about 180ml). It's made of silicone, so it won't break and is lightweight. It's for microwave use only. It has a cute, round, traditional rice cooker shape. How about it for individuals or the elderly? It also comes with a recipe, so why not try making mixed rice? (^.^)