Do you think this colander could double as a steamer?
1856065
I would not recommend it. It's silicone. So I don't imagine it would with stand that constant amount of heat for the time it would take to steam something.
1856066
Probably so. It's made of silicone so if you're ok with steaming in silicone you should be good. You will need a decent size pot though.
1856067
Info with strainer says YES! I haven't steamed in this one. I have steamed and boiled in another silicone product, and it's fine. Both have heat tolerance levels well beyond the 212 degree boiling point of water. Hope this helps.
1856068
I would not do that. The jury is still out on silicone and if heat releases cancer causing elements. It's your call...
1856069
I would think it could. I've steamed shrimp in it, but that doesn't take any time at all. I have boiled water, put the colander in full of shrimp and let it boil for about a minute in the steam. Turned off the heat and let sit - the shrimp are gentely steamed and are geat. I don't know if cooking pasta in it would work, but I don't see why not. Good luck.
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.
1365096
Absolutely. That is actually the intended use. The steamer insert is for vegetables or fish you might want to steam while cooking rice or another grain below.
2139070
I wouldn't think so, you could probably squash it in and perhaps it might be possible to shut the lid so it seals, but you wouldn't be able to use the second steamer- the steamer pans sit about an inch lower than the top lip of the pan.
1131
No, it works as a steamer basket, you need very little water. You'll be surprised how much liquid comes out of the food you cook. I generally add a half cup or less of liquid for most dishes.
2125075
I don't think it would work very well for that purpose, but I've never used a pasta pot before so hopefully someone else will answer your question better. It's an awesome steamer! ;)
2263521
Yes, it works as a regular steamer, but it may take more time, because it is handheld.
897335
Yes. There are two steaming sections and the lid which goes on top. I used mine to steam broccoli but I am planning to get ambitious and make dumplings.
2125025
I don't think so as the steam needs to rise up from the bottom or else you'd be pouring it like a pitcher. Maybe hang the pinned mat to a clothes hanger that has skirt/pant clips?
965160
Yes, but probably best if it's a simmer method. You'd do this without the wood/ceramic steamer unit -- just use the pot and lid.
1083672
You could do that, but it irons really well, so I would suggest that with some steam.
454439
Even though we do not use this product for the use it was intended looking at the colander itself I believe that it could handle small food of the nature. Hope that helped in some small way.
1426307
Yes, I would say you could steam clothes even though it doesn't have a clothes steamer attachment. There are a couple of attachments that should work for steaming clothes.
1426310
i dont, but Im sure you could. this thing pumps out steam. The attachments fall apart quickly.(brushes etc)
1069125
Yes, you can remove the steamer basket and use it as you would any microwaveable container.
531810
It could be done. You probably would need a 2nd person to lift and hold the steamer up because the hose most likely would not be long enough to reach across a king size bed. I had to have a second hand to lift steamer so that I could steam the tops of my draperies. I am very happy with the steamer.
1156184
With a *proper* transformer (converter), that should be no problem. Check all the specs and make sure the transformer is capable to handle heavy duty appliances like this steamer. In doubt? Contact Jiffy.