can i put a few inches of water in the bottom of my pan, then insert this and add the vegetables on top, in order to steam the veggies?
228500
Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam.
228501
Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for this cast iron trivet, I own several and use them for braising meats on the stove top. Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for... » Read More Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for this cast iron trivet, I own several and use them for braising meats on the stove top. « Show Less
228502
I have never tried that, but don't see why not. It won't hurt the pot or the wedge. I wouldn't let it sit long periods of time since water will rust both.........but to cook it that way shouldn't be a problem for either. Give it a try on some old veggies that were in the fridge too long and see how it works.............The only problem that I do see is that the veggies might not be fully cooked before the water is evaporated since this doesn't stay very much above the water. Better to try a metal basket or collindar in a pot with a lid.... not plastic!!!
228503
It's only about half an inch high, so to steam you'd be really limited in the amount of water. For steaming you might want to stack a couple of them and use a metal colander that has a long base.
1912474
I haven't done it but I see no reason not to. You may have to adjust your timing and add veggies last sine they take less time to cook. Hope it will wok out for you
1315006
Yes you can use in a pot boiling water plus I use to steam vegetables .I hope my answer help you.
80898
Put cup water in bottom of pot wash veggies put in steamer put on med. high heat cover should not take longer than 10 minutes after the water starts to boil.
1602142
I've used the pan for years to easily peel my peaches and tomatoes. I've never used it to steam any vegetables. There is some space for water before the inside pan touches the water.
754378
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.
1137380
I just follow the directions. I normally put broth instead of water with rice and it says you can delay the cook time for 15 hrs. I haven't done this but you should be okay but I would be real careful because soaking rice can get mushy. the rest I am not sure I steam veggies in the basket. I use a little olive oil
965161
You probably can, but you actually won't be steaming the rice as the water and rice needs to boil together first. Use just the base and lid, but unless you're cooking a lot of rice, the base might be too wide (unless you have the personal size steamer set). I use a rice cooker (so easy) and they come in different sizes.
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.
1057797
You need to prepare to steam or cook the vegetables. Then put them on top of the rice after adding water in the cooker.
1738469
Hello.I honestly have never tried. I do steam rice in it and it turns out wonderful. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
377408
Not a dumb question at all. Yes, you do use it with a little water and when you are ready to grab the metal circle to take the steamer out of the pot please becareful and use a fork or something that will hold in place, it will slowly expand all the way out. I use it for my vegetable and pasta dishes.
647735
I would say yes, unless your steamer is metal and you are concerned about scratching the nonstick surface. That's the only reason I don't use it that way. A silicone vegetable steamer should work fine.
380612
I wouldn't, I would use a slow cooker. You can steam veggies in it with the basket that comes with it.
2197577
I believe so, do not put the steamer in and you can cover the pot with the lid. I always do it with my other steamers, I just use the pot when I need it.
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
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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.