I use this a few time and it be just too much trouble for I . I would just as well cook the rice on the stove top . one thing it do make a nice fluffy rice , but I be part itaian and I love my mil 's rice dish and it have to be wet so I can not always use this cooker , as I have to keep it wet and keep stir . so just for I it be not the best choice . I give it 4 star since I do not want to punish the product because it do do a dish that be not promise . it really do make a good rice .