I be look for a appliance that could take the place of my bamboo rice steamer . this be it and more . First off , it cook rice very nicely . I always rinse my rice , so I have have no problem with the boil over that some seem to have have . I use the steam feature on frozen fish , and it come out tender and perfectly cook . I have not use it as a slow cooker yet , but I imagine it will do just fine . I think this be a great rice cooker , and the price can not be beat .