Sill question maybe. Does the steamer need to fit WITHIN the wok and top on or can it be used atop a regular pot that fits the bottom?
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You may use an adapter ring like this "Helen Chen's Asian Kitchen Steaming Ring, 11-Inch"
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Use with any pan that is as wide as the steamer. I've even used a chicken fryer pan.
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Any pan than it can fit in and have water in the bottom. I use my 14 in Skillet.
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I don't know about a wok, but it needs to have a slightly larger than 10 inch diameter pot. I would not fit the pots I thought I could use it in so I returned it. It looked to be well made.
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I would not put a wok ring on this.... It is too unstable and small really.... If you want a wok ring, get the larger single burner butane models or the larger propane model like they used to carry at cabela's ( they might still have it). This little burner is kinda tippy due to the angled gas tube attachment.
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I'm not sure about your question either. One of these steamers can be stacked on top of another identical steamer but, they are not designed to be used like this so there will be a reduction in the amount of steam for the top basket. A better system may be to use a standard steamer basket in the bottom of an all clad 4qt saucepan and then place this steamer on top in its proper place. Hope this helps.
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I dont own a steamer, but the pan has unique shape which is wide at top and narrow at bottom. Checking dimensions, steamer wont fit this perfectly.
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I've never tried it, but don't see why not. The other Rikons have a steamer plate in the bottom, so I think it would work just fine. I just put a fan style steamer in my pan and it fits just fine.
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I don't think All Clad makes one specifically for this stockpot, but they do make some "universal" steamer inserts that should fit well (although they may not reach the pot's full depth). I thought about this before I bought it, decided to purchase anyway. No regrets. Would be nice to have, though.
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I believe that will work just fine. The flat bottom surface of the wok helps to maintain good and constant contact with the glass top. The wok is designed for excellent heat retention and even heating throughout.
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I would suggest elevating the steamer in the pan then pour water up to half way of steamer. This is to prevent direct contact with the base of the pan so it will not burned. I use a veggie steamer rack that will fit in the pan. You want to make sure the lid for the pan is tightly sealed so water does not evaporate rapidly.
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Yes. I have a glass top stove. You will need a wok ring. I ended up buying 2 because the first was a crappy aluminum one that metal started flaking off & it discolored the 1st time I used it. Get the Stainless steel chrome plated one. Is the same price but much much better. Happy woking!
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NO, it has rounded edges and is too small for our smallest burner on our glass top stove, it's going back. Off course some off the bottom is flat, it's not a wok!
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It's best to use with a WOK. I don't let it touch any water. It will be safe against the metal as it heats. The steam from the water keeps it moist during steaming.
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I think you want the diameter of the pots (both large and small). The lid is larger as it locks onto the flanges around the outside of the pots. That said, the INTERIOR diameter of the pot is 9 3/4 inches. For comparison, the steamer basket that comes with the set is 8 3/4 inches in diameter. That leaves a 1/2 inch gap around between the pot and the steamer. When it sits on the wire tripod, also included, the top of the steamer sits about an inch blow the rim of the pot. I would guess that those are the minimum space allowances designed by the manufacturer. When you mention plates, I hope you are talking about material which is suitable to be put under pressure. I wouldn't attempt to use even Pyrex in this thing without checking first. You can do a lot of damage with this tool if it's misused. Be careful.
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The steamer basket does fit into the stock pot, however to use it as a strainer is questionable, as it only has holes in the bottom, so you would have to keep moving your pasta in order to get it fully drained ... (I think). You can't fit a lid over the two together as the handles interfere with the seating of the lid. This set is superb, and I really love mine. Hope this helps.
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I use it on my glass-top range but only to steam or boil contents. My pot - there are variations on inexpensive items like this - is flat on its circumference but not on its radius. In other words, it doesn't wobble, but the bottom slight rises from the edge to the center. Because of this bowed bottom, I wouldn't suggest sauteing in this pot.
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No the inside steamer is made only for that oblong dish. I think it may fall through any other one you may attempt to use. It does work well though, as is.
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I had to wait to respond so I could look at steamer - it looks like you could stack the steamer - there is a lip around it the middle looks like it would stop it for stacking. However, the area below the lip would go into the other steamer. From looking at it, it would work but you would have the bottom of the steamer and about 2.5 (maybe 3) inches in height to put stuff. Such as fish, or carrots. I do have to stress, we love this steamer and use it at least four times a week, the lips and the bottom, going in slowly, allows this stream to fit almost any pot.
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Vince,Yes, it is. Two identical bamboo trays for your food and a bamboo lid for cover. If I may add, you need a fairly large-sized wok to accomodate the 10-inch steamer or a skillet (what I use) or pan where the steamer is held above and out of the water used for steaming.