The rice steamer bowl is a LOT smaller than I was expecting. The rice steamer that I have now will cook 2 1/2 c uncooked rice and this one only talks to doing 1 cup. I think you could get away with 1 1/2 c but I wouldn't push it past that. I bought this to steam veggie chick'n and for that it is great. Having the double racks to steam stuff saves me from doing my recipe in two batches. It stores away nicely and the instructions/cooking times are easy to follow. This product is made in China, though, and I wish I had a Made In USA option. Just something to think about.