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Microwave rice cookers are special plastic containers that are specifically designed for cooking rice in the microwave. The benefit of these cookers is that you can cook rice in about half the time that it normally takes, and it’s nearly impossible to overcook the rice. These rice cookers can also be used to cook similar dishes like polenta, quinoa, and couscous. Some cookers even come with a steamer basket that makes it fast and easy to steam vegetables, pasta, and other foods.