Can you steam the vegtable a little bit after making spirals or will they fall apart?
1043959
I used the spiral slicer for zucchini on the smallest setting and I steamed it and it did not fall apart. Also, I put it in soup and it did not fall apart.
1043960
I used the spiral slicer for zucchini on the smallest setting and I steamed it and it did not fall apart. Also, I put it in soupand it did not fall apart.
1043961
Haven't really tried that yet! It's not an easy utensil to use. They don't make perfect spirals. Had issues with the vegetable shredding into short pieces.
1112736
Maybe use more water? I use mine daily. I steam 6 oz of just about any veggie for 3 minutes and they are perfect. Carrots might take a bit more.
921765
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 dishes No : Veggies, fish etc. These could get soggy (disintegrate) and you will have to strain things out at the end. Buying a separator (&lt;$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 :)
2201745
Try adding an extra T of flour or so when it's kneading. Usually when the dough "collapses" like that there's too much liquid. I also lift the lid and let the steam escape as soon as it's done.
1335966
You can make long and short spiral strips. It's easier to get spirals out of the Zucchinis while the carrots spiral is a bit harder because it's a much firmer vegetable
143836
I just used them today to cook our ThanksGiving 15lb Turkey in the Ronco Rotisserie, in less than an hour they broke. Probably due to heat.Better go back to the twine, never had any problem with that.
1963134
I don't use it yet, But I know most of the rice cook they have steam release, and some still stay on the lip. If you want the rice still good for next day, after you cook and serve. unplus and keep it open unstill cold, and then close.But not tie.
1913274
I have not personally, but I would think you could. I spiralized brocolli stocks, which didn't turn out great, but it still worked. I would also make sure I wore gloves as it could be really messy with beets!
578051
They do not come apart. There is no need for them to be scrubbed. There is a stiff brush to remove any dried bits of dough that may be left behind. I have been making pasta with a hand crank machine for nearly forty years and have never, ever washed the rollers. Bacteria will not grow on stainless steel. I brushed them and applied a drop of mineral oil to the ends about once a year. I will do the same to my new ones for the Kitchen Aid.
1322850
I suggest talking directly with manufacturer. I have had no problems with the spirals, and they are the best in taste and texture of the many I have tried.
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
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I've done it - so I guess it's safe to do. I think it would depend upon how long you hold the strainer over boiling water. It's stainless steel so I think it would hold up for time to steam your vegetables. These are my favorite strainers and I use them for so much! Probably more than they were intended for! Give it a go - try it with a small one first just to check it out. Have fun! (I LOVE steamed vegetables, too!)
166870
Don't to that it is made of plastic and boiling water will melt it. Steam is just a fake word in this case, you only get spray.
1417712
Check the temperatures the silicone can handle. Leave a good 25-degree margin, or you'll be picking melted plastic off your cast iron. (Heh, heh. Trust me on this....) For shorter/dryer cooking, try some baking parchment. I've never steamed apart parchment, but I've never tried. Both, though, will mess with the moisture and heat distribution during the cooking process, which may or may not give you the results you want.
1118968
I steam fish and vegetables in this. They turn out very well, just tender and not overcooked. Hope this helps
627978
Probably, if larger (Israeli) couscous. I admit I have never steamed couscous before - have simply used boiling water. The holes are likely unsuitable for the tinier grains of pasta. Since it is stainless, it acts like...stainless as far as heat conduction.
1272163
No they are made for one use. Once you use the bag and open it, the heat and steam warp the bag making it difficult to reuse. Up side: less clean-up especially if you're cooking things other than steamed veggies.