KitchenCraft Food Steamer Basket for Saucepans with Collapsible Design, Stainless Steel, Silver, 23 cm

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While the stainless steel models’ foldable petals made them more versatile, they also made them harder to clean. The perforations allow the circulation of steam, while the clever collapsible mechanism helps to save space in your cupboards. Many of the models we tested have some ability to extend or collapse based on the vessel you have, rather than sets or brand-specific inserts. Some of the handles had holes built-in, perfect for slipping the tines of a fork into and lifting that way; others just provided a knob at the top to grasp with oven mitts or tongs. This vegetable steamer insert is designed to fit inside various pot sizes and allows you to effortlessly steam a wide range of vegetables while preserving their nutrients and flavours.

Missing or delayed items: Please note that we will need to wait 21 days before being able to trace, replace or refund lost items. When steaming there’s no need to add oil to the cooking process, helping reduce your daily calorie intake.The water level in the pan should be lower than the base of the steamer, otherwise, the food will boil instead of steam. This won’t be a problem with your collapsible steamer, because it hardly takes up any space in your cabinets. It does best with small pieces of food (like chopped vegetables) that can be piled inside the “bowl” of the steamer, as the walls do not easily fold down to accommodate items that need more space (like dumplings).

A great steamer should be a workhorse in the kitchen and convenient to use, with a handle that’s easy to lift and maneuver (either with an opening for a fork or a knob that can be grasped with tongs). We found the silicone construction made it easier to handle after steaming was done since the material didn't get nearly as hot as metal. She has interned at America’s Test Kitchen, innovated consumer products and restaurant menus for national brands, and developed hundreds of recipes for home cooks.

We use our own and third-party cookies to improve our services and show you advertising related to your preferences by analyzing your browsing habits. For example, some multi-cookers come with folding metal trivets that you can place at the bottom of the pot, then place a heat-safe plate on top before adding water to the bottom. Together, we're striving to make a positive impact on the environment and create a sustainable future. To turn your stainless steel saucepans or casserole pots into a steamer simply pour a little water into the pan or pot, place the steamer in the bottom of the pot or rest on top opening it out so it fits comfortably. We recommend steaming seafood, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, asparagus and using it as a colander to wash vegetables in before use.