Would this steamer insert work for cooking rice?
331636
It doesn`t go in the the other pot but just on the top of it to steam vegetables (it goes in about half a inch)...Maybe you could do steamed rice but i have no idea..?
1352423
There is a steamer insert for the Cuisinart Multiclad set. I have not found one for the other sets.
742009
Yes, must have a sauce pan under this steamer insert. The pan will provide the boiling water and steam for the food above, in this steamer insert.
376418
Yes, I purchased 2 of the steamer inserts to replace a traditional bamboo steamer. Usually 1 insert will suffice but 2 handle an enormous amount of food
309189
About cooking rice - I would assume so but have not tried it. The cooking insert is very large so you would need to cook a lot of rice and probably use the regular heat - not the slow cooking setting.
1636165
If you were going to buy this pot for the insert, why wouldn't you use the set? You can use the Cuisinart for something else. I often have two veggie steamers going at once. I use an old unstable, collapsable steamer insert in one of my other pots and put asparagus spears into that one.No problem with large spears, if it is a bit tippy upon taking it out. My Oggi steamer holds the carrot coins or cauliflower florets. It is a very nice pot.
430666
I have never done so, but I don't think the holes would be too large. You might lose a tiny amount rice, but not much, I wouldn't think. I would put the steamer in the pot first, then when the water comes to a boil, add the rice to the steamer. I don't know how long the process will take, however. The best rice I've ever had was made in a rice cooker. It wasn't mine, so I don't have a brand recommendation. Hope this helps. Jay
542395
The lid fits the pot without the insert but it is not a tight fit. I haven't used this pot for rice so I can't provide a complete answer to your question.
1888123
have not tried it yet. Hoping for it to work for oatmeal cooking with easy clean up. I do have their rice maker and use it all the time. Really easy clean up and no mess on the bottom like a rice steamer.
2194180
I don't use this particular rice cooker, but a similar one. I cook oat groats (whole-grain oats) using the "porridge" setting. Works fine (1/3 c. groats, 1 c. water for one person). Steel cut would also work on that setting, I believe. Give it a go.
1665318
It's actually not a steamer insert. It's a pasta insert, so it is very deep, extending nearly all the way to the bottom of the dutch oven/soup pot. It's made to fit specifically in this pot and shares its diameter.
921767
Yes and no depending on what you want to cook. Yes : For anything that won't retain too much water e.g. Potato or when you evaporate all water e.g. rice dishesNo : Veggies, fish etc. These could get soggy (disintegrate) and you will have to strain things out at the end. Buying a separator (<$10 in any Indian store) or steamer basket is a good investment. Remember to remove the 'whistle' and steam for desired amount of time if you plan on using this as a 'steamer' and not a pressure 'cooker'.The quality of the steel (as others have already mentioned) is stellar. Cleaning it is extremely easy, unless you burnt something in it of course :) Yes and no depending on what you want to cook. Yes : For anything that won't retain too much water e.g. Potato or when you evaporate all water e.g. rice dishesNo : Veggies, fish etc. These could get soggy (disintegrate) and you will have to strain things out at the end. Buying a separator (<$10 in any Indian store) or steamer basket is a good investment. Remember to remove the 'whistle' and steam for desired amount of time if you plan on using this as a 'steamer' and not a pressure 'cooker'.The quality of the steel (as others have already mentioned) is stellar.... » Read More Yes and no depending on what you want to cook. Yes : For anything that won't retain too much water e.g. Potato or when you evaporate all water e.g. rice dishesNo : Veggies, fish etc. These could get soggy (disintegrate) and you will have to strain things out at the end. Buying a separator (<$10 in any Indian store) or steamer basket is a good investment. Remember to remove the 'whistle' and steam for desired amount of time if you plan on using this as a 'steamer' and not a pressure 'cooker'.The quality of the steel (as others have already mentioned) is stellar. Cleaning it is extremely easy, unless you burnt something in it of course :) « Show Less
542394
It fits the pot better than the insert. It's not a tight fit as such but sits well. I would have thought it would be fine for cooking rice although I haven't done that myself yet. Hope this helps
437700
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.
1365097
Yes, that's what I do all the time. To be honest, I'm not sure where my steamer part even IS any more as I use this exclusively for rice.
674730
Never tried - would not imagine how you could. It is a steamer for dim sum, buns, etc. I would not use it for rice.Get a rice cooker - I like the 14 cup stainless steel one from Aroma - available at Amazon, but we got ours from Walmart.com
1906213
I rarely cook rice, and have a multicooker that does that very well. I don't think you can steam rice in this because the rice will fall through the holes in the steaming basket down into the hot water below. Actual electric rice cookers are cheap and automatic, so that's the way to go.