This can be used as just strictly a food steamer, correct?
1585743
I read that you can but I have not use this product yet.Will use during the holidays .
1585744
That is correct. I have to be honest, this system is completely modular and great to use if you have the space. I was able to boil shrimp, rinse, fry food, rinse, add water, steam my veggies, rinse and then deep fry my turkey on Thanksgiving without much mess or hassle. This machine does it all. So yes, solely steaming vegetables is great in this machine.
1585745
Yes it can but works much better as a fryer. I've had mine for a year and we use it all the time. Including turkeys and chickens for the holidays. You can get a dutch oven with steam basket for much less money if all you need is a steamer.
1585746
I have never tried to steam with it, just watch the temperature, make sure you don't set it too hight. Make sure the heating element is submerged in the water at all time, so that the element dose not burn out. Don't let the water steam away and expose the element. (It works great with a Turkey)
1606035
I think so, although I don't know how much you intend to steam. It holds 4 cups. We are 3 adults and eat a hearty serving of steamed vegetables every night. Sometimes we get carried away and make too much and the steamer is not all that full. Why would you have to steam everything in one operation? The water comes to a boil quickly and the vegetables cook in a few minutes.
228501
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. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for this cast iron trivet, I own several and use them for braising meats on the stove top. 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. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for... » Read More 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. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for this cast iron trivet, I own several and use them for braising meats on the stove top. « Show Less
1479748
It's not a steamer in the conventional sense. 2 pcs (lid & bowl) made of silicone. Water only used for rice, quinoa, grits & etc where the seed or grain requires water to cook -- mixed as you would in a saucepan. Veggies (broccoli, corn, carrots) require no water. Oil/butter if u like. Comes with cookbook to lead u through. Mastrad has a website that has recipes & techniques, but amazon.com had better prices. We love ours.
271327
As Nan G stated, I too would not use in direct contact with Foods. However, if you have in mind a Double Boiler type of use, it would definately hold one pot placed inside of another pot, "Off the Bottom", and therefore allow a "steam" type of cooking in the Interior Pot.
1852690
I reread the owner's manual and it doesn't mention of it being a steamer, only a rice cooker. The manual contains recipes on mixed rice, rice porridge with herbs, sweet rice with mountain vegetables, and mixed brown rice.
1277817
It can steam cook food. So if it's something you can prepare by steaming like vegetables for example, Then yes. Look for videos on YouTube for more examples. It also comes with an egg tray to hard boil eggs.
1818565
You can, but I don't think that's a good idea. It supposes to cook rice only, oily food will decrease its useing time.
286504
yes you can there are even recipes in the booklet! You can also steam vegetables in it is a steamer basket. I love mine.
1192831
I would say no. It is more for cleaning. You need to search for a clothing steamer.
1069125
Yes, you can remove the steamer basket and use it as you would any microwaveable container.
2204756
Separately no but they show recipes with veggies in rice during cooking. Steaming is so simple you could do that in pot with basket. This rice cooker excels at rice but will steam many ways too just not separately.
265510
yes of course, its real steamer ,you can use it for clothes,rugs,curtains,and even we use it for window glass and every thing almost.look in today market you only find little good manufactured items and this steamer one of few devices we proud to have it....thanks
671705
This steamer works well for steaming a variety of foods such as vegetables and meats. This particular steamer is not designed for cooking rice.
1493403
I am sure that you can. I am not sure what you want to use it for but keep in mind that this does put out a significant amount of steam which may be invisible and will cook your skin on contact. Depending on the amount of water you put in it the time to get to the steam part will vary. I usually fill mine all the way up and it doesn't take too long to get going though. It just isn't as quick as say a clothes steamer. I have had zero problems with mine and it seems to be a good quality item. KEN
1494051
Since steaming requires only a bit of water in the bottom, if your basket has legs, it can be used alone for steaming quantities of items, like carrots. The tray is usually best for steaming things like fish. However, if your basket does not have legs, then you need to use the tray, too. The idea is to keep the food above the water.
906693
Yes you can! I never regretted purchase of this steamer . The red button on the handle once you press it, it lets out steam.