I receive this rice cooker as a present , and I love it ! it cook the rice perfectly and steam the vegetable well . I have not try to cook meat it in , as I be a vegetarian , but it work great for what I need . I do add extra water when steam vegetable while cooking rice . I have cook asparagus , brussels sprout , and zucchini in this while also cooking rice . I have notice it sputter a little , but mine do not make a big mess as other reviewer have notice . I love that I can switch it on and walk away until ready to eat !