Panasonic one step rice cookers are perfect for large families. Effortlessly prepare any type of rice with the touch of a button. While your rice is being prepared to perfection inside the cooker's inner pan, a food grade steaming basket can simultaneously prepare additional dishes. Now everyone can enjoy not only sumptuous rice and rice-based delicacies, but also healthy, freshly steamed spinach, carrots, broccoli, potatoes and other vegetables, plus a variety meats as well as fish and seafood.