I have not successfully used this steamer yet, I want to steam veggies for my baby but they keep exploding (carrots) or coming out rubbery. Help?
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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.
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From both of those failed attempts sound like you are cooking them too long. Adjust your cooking time down by half and then add 30 sec to a min until they come out the way you like them. Also, you need to remember they will continue cooking for a min or two after you remove them from the microwave. You are adding some water, aren't you?
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No, it is made of rubber. I'm sure it would not be a good idea to steam veggies in it.
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yes you can there are even recipes in the booklet! You can also steam vegetables in it is a steamer basket. I love mine.
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Not quite sure but this steamer is awesome. We steam everything from broccoli to asparagus and it steams perfectly in a short time. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys fresh steamed vegetables.
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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
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I put everything together. The only thing you have to make sure of is the time needed to steam each veggie. You might want to steam some separately and then put everything together. Enjoy !
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I believe you've got a defective one as I did. Mine did not produce any steam. If I were you, I would return it right away. Give it a 1 worst rating as I did.
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I have steamed broccoli green beans carrots and many more items in the Mastrad steamer. A little more but well worth it
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I'm dissapointed. The steamer I bought cannot work absoultly. Steam cannot come out. Since it is not expensive and it is too trouble to return or exchange, I don't want to pay attention to it anymore.
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Hi Marissa, My name is Gayle. The Rubbermaid product is absolutely wonderful. I have stored all sorts of veggies in it from lettuce to carrots, to bell peppers. Some whole carrots maybe too long for the large container so just cut them in half. A hint: I usually put a barely moist paper towel in the very bottom to help the humidity. I have the three container set. I never thought I would use the smaller containers but I do. I have the plastic version. One nice feature is when you're not using it you can use it as a storage container. It is the same size as the other Rubbermaid containers. Hope this helped. Hi Marissa, My name is Gayle. The Rubbermaid product is absolutely wonderful. I have stored all sorts of veggies in it from lettuce to carrots, to bell peppers. Some whole carrots maybe too long for the large container so just cut them in half. A hint: I usually put a barely moist paper towel in the very bottom to help the humidity. I have the three container set. I never thought I would use the smaller containers but I do. I have the plastic version. One nice feature is when you're not using it you can use it as a storage container. It is the same size as the other Rubbermaid containers.... » Read More Hi Marissa, My name is Gayle. The Rubbermaid product is absolutely wonderful. I have stored all sorts of veggies in it from lettuce to carrots, to bell peppers. Some whole carrots maybe too long for the large container so just cut them in half. A hint: I usually put a barely moist paper towel in the very bottom to help the humidity. I have the three container set. I never thought I would use the smaller containers but I do. I have the plastic version. One nice feature is when you're not using it you can use it as a storage container. It is the same size as the other Rubbermaid containers. Hope this helped. « Show Less
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I combine them. For example today my baby got (steamed and pureed together): sweet potatoes+ spinach apples + raspberries carrots+ broccoli+ cream cheeses( not steamed but pureed when veggies were ready)
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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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This cooker is not a steamer. But I use it as a double boiler when cooking things like instant potatoes or other items that burn easy. Just place about 1/2 gallon of water in the bottom pan, and the liquid (milk & water) in the top pan then when this mixture reaches about 150 degrees mix in the potatoes blend well add butter, cream, salt, whatever you want. turn the control to warm. then serve.the Mfg doesn't recommend placing water in the bottom pan, but I've been doing so for years with good results. Hope this helps you.
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Hi Cecelia,The holes in the steamer are too large to steam frozen peas.Aloha,Ken
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Just put index fingers between the stem in the middle and the 'leaves' and pull open like a flower. It's not a strainer, it's a steamer that sits in a saucepan with a shallow level of boiling water. The vegetable like peas, beans, courgette slices, mange tout are cooked by the steam - the saucepan lid is on.
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I actually take some vinegar in a cup and put the steamer wand in it and let it set over night. That always seemed to help. I also clean it out with vinegar every other week and then followed by running water through it about three times.
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I think you should send a request, too. I also asked if the manual and booklet were posted online somewhere - that would be faster than mail. I was able to juice some carrots, celery, cucumber, and romaine but don't know how to disassemble to clean. Very aggravating.