What's the least messy way to steam fish and other meats in this?
350226
put a layer of lettuce or spinach on the bottom of the steamer. it wont change the flavor and allows for easier clean up.
2130864
I just use very warm water and a tiny bit of mild dish soap on a soft sponge. The area where you place the food is very sturdy and can be scrubbed, if necessary. Then I let it air dry on my counter. It's a very easy clean up! I hope this helped :)
1433189
I don't really know about steaming meats. I have steamed fish and it came out beautifully. A booklet comes with it. This is an awesome steamer, I've had another model and just switched as the other was worn out, and I love this new one. Fast, and makes the food exactly how you want it... Wouldn't be without this appliance
1769385
If you want to be sticking your hands in as little as possible, I'd cover it with paper. But to clean it I use hot 50/50 vinegar water solution, either poured directly on grate and then scrubbed off with a sponge, or a sponge dipped in pure vinegar.(but you have to stick your hand, a hot cup and then a sponge in there but to me its the quickest way.) If you use a bleach solution be sure to dilute it heavy with water (like 1/2 a tbl spoon for a 26oz, &remove; the food &water; first).
325355
Yes it is.I love the thing.Works great on any fish and chicken if you want to steam it.
1660882
I don't have a pressure cooker so I can't help you there. I have used it to lay fish on it and steam the fish. I did not want the fish in the water and it worked fine. Might want to use some pan spray so fish does not stick.
1719880
Not messy. Some smoke. So keep ventilator hood or with stove on to avoid it. But that usually has to do with how much fat is in the meat you may use or how high you have temp.
510671
I don't think it suggests cooking meats. It only steams about 14 to 17 minutes depending on how much water you put in it. It could purée cooked meats that are cut up small.
489582
Hi - this is what I do - I heat the pan up really hot without any food in it - then I pour in some cold water. It sizzles and steams like crazy, and brings the gunk to the surface. I chuck out the dirt and repeat till nothing rises up to the top. Works like a charm!By the way, I found that the Baccarat grid iron pans are great as well.
315591
You add the boiling water to the lower pan, it doesn't really steam, the hot water keeps the food warm. I was happy with it.
1208882
It depends. Water steams thr food. So if ypu want that you need water. I fill it with olive oil. When hot that cooks the food , garlick, very nicely. I also clean it and put the cloves whole.
1433190
We steam salmon and it's so so moist. I can put it frozen, from freezer to Steamer, and also put my veggies in another basket and have a whole meal ready. Use it to boil eggs, instead steam them and believe me they turn out perfect. Love this.
863592
Just leave the food in the same time as any other steamerno instructions come with it
1262951
Veggies mainly, so they don't get waterlogged with steaming. I steam fish sometimes and set the plate right inside the steamer. Gyoza and Shumai dumplings do well for a super quick side or lunch. Steaming seems easier to control. Also steaming takes less time to get to cooking temperature than boiling a pot of water. Another method I use is to par cook something like chicken with uneven pieces that might burn on the grill, to give it a head start before grilling.
1820145
Turn on the oven to the temp. you're using for your main course. Put a little water in the upper pan, set in the insert (with holes) in the upper pan and set your veggies--or whatever you want to steam--on the insert--makeing sure some water remains while you're steaming. It's a great way to fix an entire meal at the same time, using very little energy.
952132
OK. here is a simple solution which I have known for so long. There is a tray underneath the grill. Pour water there before cooking. Then, you will not have a much spatter problem. Be careful though. Sometimes, too much oil gathers in the tray that it might spill over the tray (but it never happened so far). The amount the tray can hold is limited. Just pay attention while cooking the oily meats.
442724
I do this all the time by using the pressure cooker lid and setting it to release steam. Works great!