This compact and sturdy little Panasonic rice cooker is ideal for making small quantities of tasty rice with negligible effort. Designed just like larger models, the appliance turns out about 9 ounces of cooked rice and automatically monitors the cooking process to turn itself off when rice is finished. Its interior pan is nonstick to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup, and it comes with a tempered glass lid rimmed in stainless steel so that you can easily see rice while it is cooking. Straightforward to operate and easy to store, the appliance has stay-cool handles and feet that keep it off the countertop. It measures approximately 6 by 6 by 6 inches, carries a one-year warranty, and includes instructions in English, Chinese, and Vietnamese. --Emily Bedard