The steamers how far can you hang them? because I am planning to steam the meat (steamer basket) and the rice will be in the pot; does this work?
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This will work using the Smaller Steamer because it is made with a wider lip around the edge which prevents the steamer from going all the way down in the pot. The larger steamer goes all the way down in the pot so the larger steamer isn't suitable, its more for deep frying.
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I am not sure if you can boil rice unless you are boiling rice in a bag, the holes in the baskets are too large for rice. The baskets don't actually hang they are just placed into the pot. I have only used this pot for fish boils and have not tried to do rice, works great for fish boils. Excellent pot
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We've only used our pot for a boil. We boiled potatoes corn and shrimp for two big parties.
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Great pot, you have about 12 inches under the top steam basket that you can boil the rice in.
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Well there is a steamer basket about three inches deep that fits on top of the nonstick pot part. It has a desalinated steam setting, but I have also had success with just adding the veggies in the basket while I'm cooking rice. It works pretty well for a steamer, but compared to my actual electric steamer it falls a little short, mainly the steamer basket isn't as deep as my electric steamer and it takes about five minutes to warm up and start steaming my Black & Decker Flavor Burst Handy Steamer only takes about thirty seconds. Overall if I would have had the Aroma rice cooker first I would have not purchased the Handy Steamer. Well there is a steamer basket about three inches deep that fits on top of the nonstick pot part. It has a desalinated steam setting, but I have also had success with just adding the veggies in the basket while I'm cooking rice. It works pretty well for a steamer, but compared to my actual electric steamer it falls a little short, mainly the steamer basket isn't as deep as my electric steamer and it takes about five minutes to warm up and start steaming my Black & Decker Flavor Burst Handy Steamer only takes about thirty seconds. Overall if I would have had the Aroma rice cooker first I... » Read More Well there is a steamer basket about three inches deep that fits on top of the nonstick pot part. It has a desalinated steam setting, but I have also had success with just adding the veggies in the basket while I'm cooking rice. It works pretty well for a steamer, but compared to my actual electric steamer it falls a little short, mainly the steamer basket isn't as deep as my electric steamer and it takes about five minutes to warm up and start steaming my Black & Decker Flavor Burst Handy Steamer only takes about thirty seconds. Overall if I would have had the Aroma rice cooker first I would have not purchased the Handy Steamer. « Show Less
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Hello.I honestly have never tried. I do steam rice in it and it turns out wonderful. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
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Yes I frequently mix fresh/canned veggies with my rice. I've never tried steaming though.
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yes, there are direction for cooking rice. I use my steamer for veggies and it makes terrific hard boiled eggs. I haven't had much luck making rice
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I love this steamer, much better than any I have ever had because the legs are quite long and raise the steamer above the bottom of the pot about two inches (approximation) Never a problem about running out of water even if the cook is a little inattentive. The legs are also very sturdy.
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Yes, you can cook as little as 1/2 cup. If you just want to steam vegetables you don't have to cook any rice, just add fluid in the bottom and place the basket on top with your vegetables in it.
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This is NOT a dry steamer? You will need to put the rice in a inner pot & put water in the cooker in order to cook/steam. You could do anything with this rice cooker really.
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Yes, I tried that once. It worked perfectly with the rice cooker but not dry steamer
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I've done it - so I guess it's safe to do. I think it would depend upon how long you hold the strainer over boiling water. It's stainless steel so I think it would hold up for time to steam your vegetables. These are my favorite strainers and I use them for so much! Probably more than they were intended for! Give it a go - try it with a small one first just to check it out. Have fun! (I LOVE steamed vegetables, too!)
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You can cook rice in the steamer. You need to soak the rice a few hours first. I don't have the exact recipe measurement but you probably need 3 parts water to 1 part rice. Steam for half an hour first. If it is not thoroughly cooked, steamed a little longer. As for brown rice be prepared to double the cooking time. Hope that helps.
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I used it several times it burned my rice. Takes up too much counter space. Don't know about veggie steaming
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Yes, you do have to fill a small pot with water to put underneath the steamer. I usually cook pasta or rice in that pot and vegetables or dumplings in the steamer on top.
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I have cooked successfully raw sausages mixed in with the rice cooking at the same time. I have not had luck cooking meats in the steamer portion. Beef ends up medium rare, obviously this in not safe for chicken or pork. In theory maybe, in reality it hasn't worked for me using the steamer for meats. Vegetables only in the steamer is my experience and preference. Your mileage may vary. Hope this helps you making a decision. I find the steamer is an important option I find invaluable when cooking vegetables, but not for cooking meats.
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HEY Caitlin S....they make steamer baskets for regular sized pot and pan....if the steamer basket that they make does not fit try putting a stainless steel colander in the pot with a lid that fits...it will not be as efficient, but it works and have done this many times...all depends on the diameter of your stock pot if the factory basket fits or not, what i do works......john
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Hello. I honestly have never tried. I do steam rice in it and it turns out wonderful. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
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It doesn't fit the top pasta basket, but if you remove that, you can place the steamer on the stock pot. However, because of the 7qt pot's height, you would probably want to add more water to the pot so that it's closer to the steam holes . . .and would take longer to boil. I really think it's better suited to use with a sauce or 3qt soup pot.