Tayama RC-8 8-Cup Rice Cooker with Steam Tray - White | Perfect for Family Dinners, Meal Prep & Healthy Cooking

Updated March 2019 - this rice cooker is one of those rare items that after using you wonder how you ever lived without it. the cooker has been used weekly now for nearly three years. it couldn't be simpler to use, it truly is idiot proof. cleaning is so very very easy. it cooks rice perfectly every time. i have learned a couple things over time. as for rice/water proportions i find for two to three people (using the 'cup' that comes with) one cup rice to three cups water. the white tool that comes with works great to get any rice that gets attached to the pot's bottom easily leaving no scratches whatsoever. we only ate rice on occasion before getting this but since it has become a regular fixture on our dinner table. lastly ours has never had any problems at all but if it went and died tomorrow i wouldn't hesitate to purchase another.EXCELLENT! so easy to use and clean up after. i absolutely love this rice cooker. it could not be easier to use. just put the rice and water in, push the button and that's that. one thing i did find is that the directions for rice to water is off a bit. i don't like dry rice i prefer more moist. consequently i add 1/2 to 1 cup more water than what is called for depending on the quantity of rice i am cooking. as for steaming other items, i have not done so yet but am confident it will perform well in that respect as well.