how many cups of vegetables can you steam at one time?
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you may not be able to steam any because the base is cracked - that's what happened when we bought one
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A little bit of loose tea can easily make one cup. Pay attention to home much boiling water you add.
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Laura, the picture of the steaming tray is deceiving -- it is bigger than it looks in the ad. The steaming tray measures 1.5 inches deep by 8 inches across, and uses a slightly domed lid. As the definition of "servings" varies greatly by the person, I would estimate that the tray holds several servings of just about any veggie. Hope this helps -- and Happy Holidays!
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Yes especially good on corn and other large vegetable that you want to steam
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I steam vegetables, fish,farro, rice...anything that taste best steam...I also reheat leftovers with steam, so they do not get dried up.
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Yes Emily, you can do one carrot at a time. I purchased it for making zucchini bread.
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Yes you can steam together. The rice pot is (I think stainless it is silver & light weight), the steamer is plastic. I never measured the amount to be steamed but my guess is up to 2 cups.
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A lot! I use it daily to micro-steam my veggies, fish, defrost stuff, cook bacon. It's all in having the right "tools"
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Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam.
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It depends on what you are steaming, I purchased it for steaming veggies as I love to snack on fresh veggies, broccoli-carrots etc...it takes just under 10min. to do approx. 18-20 frozen brussel sprouts, I like the ease of it, I hope this will help you out some, i'm still experimenting !
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No, I don't think so. Are you speaking of sealing jars, like canning, or steaming actual veggies? You could do a quart of carrots to purée easily, or beets, but it is really better for a couple steaming vegetables for dinner.
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Often, I use the low pressure for steaming vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, green beans etc. Most take 2- 3 minutes then a quick release.
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Anything you need to steam like veggies and potatoes (takes 8-10 minutes depending on how many taters). You have to break off the handles, which is not hard to do and it fits perfectly in the 6 quart pot.
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1 single cup, if you're using something like an Aeropress. It isn't as good for grinding enough for a pot of coffee for several people. You probably want something electric or just larger for that.
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As far as the quality of the veggies, I am not sure there is one for veggies like broccoli or leafy vegetables. I use both inter changeably, as I am often cooking several things at one time. I do prefer the I Pot for corn on the cob, potatoes, and other root vegetables. Particularly with the root vegetables, micro steaming can be tricky as the cooking time varies with the size. I have over baked potatoes in the microwave more than once. With the I Pot, they always come out right using the standard cooking time. Bottom line, if I had to choose only one appliance to steam vegetables, it would be the I Pot. As far as the quality of the veggies, I am not sure there is one for veggies like broccoli or leafy vegetables. I use both inter changeably, as I am often cooking several things at one time. I do prefer the I Pot for corn on the cob, potatoes, and other root vegetables. Particularly with the root vegetables, micro steaming can be tricky as the cooking time varies with the size. I have over baked potatoes in the microwave more than once. With the I Pot, they always come out right using the standard cooking time. Bottom line, if I had to choose only one appliance to steam vegetables, it would... » Read More As far as the quality of the veggies, I am not sure there is one for veggies like broccoli or leafy vegetables. I use both inter changeably, as I am often cooking several things at one time. I do prefer the I Pot for corn on the cob, potatoes, and other root vegetables. Particularly with the root vegetables, micro steaming can be tricky as the cooking time varies with the size. I have over baked potatoes in the microwave more than once. With the I Pot, they always come out right using the standard cooking time. Bottom line, if I had to choose only one appliance to steam vegetables, it would be the I Pot. « Show Less
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Hi. You would put an inch or more of water in the big pan and you would insert the steamer basket and put the vegetables in that. VOILA!
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No. I don't believe it's big enough. The most I've felt comfortable with was vegetables for 6. I believe Cuisinart sells a bigger one. You would also want a bigger steaming pot to go underneath it so that you could use more water for steam. Although I've never tried it a whole chicken definitely longer to steam. Vegetables for 6 has never taken more than 15 mins for this product. Things I love about this product...Easy to use and clean. Steams a variety of vegetables evenly.