this be a really nice little rice cooker and steamer . there be two of we and it make perfect portion , and could make enough for some leftovers . it be really easy to clean and be so nice to set it and be able to do other thing as it cook . so far we have make rice , pasta and steamed veggy . Perfect on all account ! it be also compact so store it in my itsy bitsy kitchen be a cinch . we be get more for we sister and niece who be in college dorm , too . buy it !