Well, it's a pressure cooker with a rice cooker as a main selling point. >> Do I need to cook vegetables or shellfish before adding to the rice if doing a vari

Well, it's a pressure cooker with a rice cooker as a main selling point. >> Do I need to cook vegetables or shellfish before adding to the rice if doing a varied rice recipe? >> There is no need to precook vegetables or shellfish before putting them in the rice as the steaming action will cook them thoroughly. > not sold in US I don't know why it's so (with Tefal products overall, not only with that one). It's just what I knew about this one. Other brands should be available, I think.