does this set steam veggies?
1196634
Yes, this set has a steam basket with it. I have found that the lids do not seal and steam excapes.
80904
Sorry it took so long to respond...been busy with xmas. Anyway it is very easy to steam vegetables in this steamer. You put about 1 inch of water in the bottom pan. Say you are cooking broccoli, cut the broccoli into sizes that you want to eat. Then put the veggies in the top portion, cover then you cook the stuff on a high heat until it steams. Depending on how firm you like your veggies is how long you cook it for. I would only boil the water for a few minutes then turn off the heat. The veggies will keep cooking until you take the broccoli out off the steamer. Just check them and serve them when it reaches the point that you like the firmness. Other vegetables will take different times like carrots will take longer. I love steamed veggies cooked this way. Just experiment with it if you buy one. It is a great buy and the best way to cook vegetables. Good luck, Ted Terrebonne
863588
your best bet is to look up how long to boil a vegetable to cook it, and steam it for the same time. some veggies cook more quickly than others. the rule of thumb for things like broccoli, peas, green beans is about 7 minutes. steam for 5 then test one. if good, eat on and enjoy...if not steam a few more minutes. steaming keeps the vegetable's flavor and color better than boiling, plus they don't get soggy. good luck!
1129400
It works great as a steamer for veggies. In fact it works great for just about everything we have used it for. The recipes in the enclosed recipe booklet are spot-on delicious. We use it a lot.
80901
The vegetables are placed in the top steamer basket and a few inches of water in the bottom pot. Place the steamer basket on top of the pot and cover with lid. Steam - cooking on med to low heat until the veggies are cooked to your liking. Cooking times will vary depending on your vegetable. Be sure to use pot holders with the handles - as they do get hot
647737
Hi Nancy, I'm Joe. Believe it or not we have 2 of these and they're very good for almost anything. For steaming veggies, I put about 2 inches of water, and place a large colander over the pan, put whatever veggies in it, cover with lid and let the steam do its job. I also use it to steam hamburger or hot dog buns. We've had these about 2 years now. What I would suggest is that every time you take get ready to use it put 2 or 3 drops olive oil, swish it around with a paper towel. This will help keep pans non-stick properties. Be sure to keep an eye on the water level. Hope this helps, Joe
429265
it does rice and slow cook very well. The steam basket contain about 3 or 4 portions veggies. The steam basket size is half of rice steam container.Thank your for asking.
1910015
I would say that the steamer has a 6-7 cup capacity, so yes, it ought to steam enough for a family of five - unless you guys are voracious when it comes to veggies! ;-)
1082114
No, Brent. I just used it today to steam artichokes, and it shut down after 90minutes. If you're willing to watch it snd re-set it after it shuts down, then it should be okay for you.
2121851
It says yes and I use it on mine all the time, but just keep the steam setting on low.
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.
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.
124507
Yes you can just steam veggies without cooking rice. The holes in the steamer tray are on the large side so peas and cut corn tend to fall through the holes on this steamer basket. I haven't figured out how to steam smaller veggies in this steamer tray. It works well for steaming larger veggies and other things that don't fall through the holes. I did post a picture here of the steamer basket and smaller diameter green beans Stainless Steel Rice Cooker Model ME81 (Formerly ME8) - by Miracle Exclusives
175114
Yes, its fantastic. I use it allllllll the time, max setting low steam. You''l love it!!
1153786
I don't know, but this is the first vegetable steamer that has not broke on me and I use it almost everyday.
1434782
yes you can use a steamer basket, so long as it isn't so tall that when you put the produce on top the vegetables block the valve on top. I have a silicone basket that I use and it works fine. I let the liquid come to a boil before I put the basket in and you can find charts online that will give you approximate times for different vegetables. Check out hip pressure cooking.com.
2247702
No. It uses the water you put in the tank. There is **no** heating function to create steam.