Can I steam meat and vegetables together, or do i need to use two bags to do this?
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Hi..I have never cooked the two together mainly because they take different times. I would use two different bags if I were to do it. Good luck
456527
Yes you can and Ziplock has a recipe page http://www.ziploc.com/Recipes/Pages/default.aspx that you can go to for ideas on how to cook with mixed ingredients.
456528
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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Yes. You can go to www.ziplock.com for recipes and/or examples. I've not tried this myself as I've only used it for vegetables. So, thanks for asking! I learned something new about this handy product.
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hi Ryan. I do.. depends on the veggies, though. potato chunks, broccoli, carrots take longer to steam so if the meat is not frozen and cut into bite size chunks, 5 or 6 minutes works for me (using full power, 1000W microwave).
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Yes, you can cook as little as 1/2 cup. If you just want to steam vegetables you don't have to cook any rice, just add fluid in the bottom and place the basket on top with your vegetables in it.
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Hi,Yes, you can do both. Since vegetables only take a few minutes to steam, it is recommended to place the steamer with vegetables into the pot near the end of the rice cooking cycle. If you place the vegetables to steam in the pot for the whole rice cooking cycle, the vegetables will be overcooked. You have to be always careful of the escaping steam when you open the lid.
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No you need to cook the pasta in pleanty of salted water, with steaming veg. you dont use any water to cook them just enough water to steam them. You can not do both at once. Walter
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Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself!I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super... » Read More Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself!I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina « Show Less
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Try this - leave two holes open at the outer edge, exactly opposite. Insert the large ends of two chopsticks and bring the small ends together above your veggies. This can be used to lift both in and out, which allows you to boil the water for steaming before placing the contents.
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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
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I use smaller steam basket for vegetables separately. Since I like to bring water to a strong rolling boil before adding pasta, I place the vegetables in the basket when I first start heating the water. By the time the water is to a rolling boil, the vegetables can be steamed to an al dente consistency that I prefer. If not, it doesn't take long for the vegetables to reach a desired consistency. I don't see why one can't wait for the water to boil and then add pasta and top with the basket containing unsteamed vegetables. I like to monitor the pasta closely and would find it cumbersome to frequently remove the basket to check. I use smaller steam basket for vegetables separately. Since I like to bring water to a strong rolling boil before adding pasta, I place the vegetables in the basket when I first start heating the water. By the time the water is to a rolling boil, the vegetables can be steamed to an al dente consistency that I prefer. If not, it doesn't take long for the vegetables to reach a desired consistency. I don't see why one can't wait for the water to boil and then add pasta and top with the basket containing unsteamed vegetables. I like to monitor the pasta closely and would find it cumbersome to... » Read More I use smaller steam basket for vegetables separately. Since I like to bring water to a strong rolling boil before adding pasta, I place the vegetables in the basket when I first start heating the water. By the time the water is to a rolling boil, the vegetables can be steamed to an al dente consistency that I prefer. If not, it doesn't take long for the vegetables to reach a desired consistency. I don't see why one can't wait for the water to boil and then add pasta and top with the basket containing unsteamed vegetables. I like to monitor the pasta closely and would find it cumbersome to frequently remove the basket to check. « Show Less
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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.
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Yes you can steam in both bowls at the same time. I do it all the time especially when I am preparing two different vegetables, so it should work just the same for shrimp.
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I wouldn't, I would use a slow cooker. You can steam veggies in it with the basket that comes with it.
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YES, you can steam veggies as long as your steamer basket fits in the pan. Or you can use the trivet if that works for the veg you're steaming. Add liquid (water, broth, etc), 1/2 cup or up to the level of the trivet or basket. Close the pressure cooker and start timing when it comes up to pressure. For veg that cook in a short time, reduce pressure immediately by running cold water over the outer edges of the cooker or by holding down the pressure release valve. For those requiring a longer cook time (most root vegetables), allow pressure to reduce normally.
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It's a Steam Canner, if you use it with can, yes you can steam can your vegetables. It's super easy Steam Canner.
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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.
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I use mine for cooking vegetables, not just warming. As for adding Spices, it works fine. I haven't tried steaming meat and fish yet. I will have to try that. I see no reason it would not work.
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Hi. You would put an inch or more of water in the big pan and you would insert the steamer basket and put the vegetables in that. VOILA!
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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