Can these be used to steam vegetables over a pot of boiling water?
588759
Yes, you can use the strainer to steam vegetables, however it would not be my first choice in tools for the job. Use a "Stainless Steel Vegetable Steamer" that fits inside a pot allowing the use of a properly fitted lid. Example: Norpro 175 Stainless Steel Vegetable Steamer
588760
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!)
588761
Hi David, I don't see why not, they are stainless steel, the pot will have to be a bit smaller than the colander so the veggies don't touch the water.
588762
Likely yes, if you can have keep the strainer on the pot above the surface of the water. Test it after 2, 3, 4,5 or so minutes to ensure the veggies aren't turned into mush.
588763
Yes, if the pan fits right. They only have one stabilizer other than the handle and you probably wouldn't get a good seal for the lid
562041
They're hard plastic, so I would use soap and water. Probably not boil them. (I didn't really use them much because they were too hard and uncomfortable for me.)
1000167
I don't see why not. It will steam about anything. My wife uses it for small portions of grain and oats. I am pretty sure they are less than 1 cup. For the price it is a neat little unit.
992456
I don't know about using them to steam food. Might try the manufacturer's website for product/contact information. The 2.5 cup is 6 1/4" square and 2.5" tall, the 4 cup is 6 1/4" square and 3 1/4" tall. At least that is what mine measured. I bought mine in 2011. The one in that picture looks different from mine, so I don't know how helpful this answer is.
1331349
I am not sure. I suppose you could but I don't think you could get enough water in the bottom. You might end up boiling the ones on the bottom. Does that make sence?
331636
It doesn`t go in the the other pot but just on the top of it to steam vegetables (it goes in about half a inch)...Maybe you could do steamed rice but i have no idea..?
49881
I cannot answer about the boiling water, I can tell you that they are not the same thickness as a regular canning jar. They appear to be somewhat thinner.
1422765
The plastic is tough enough that I am sure you could put them in a pot of simmering water. I just have never done it that way and thus do not know how long you would want to leave them in. I would not boil them though.
1606033
No, I don't think so. Are you speaking of sealing jars, like canning, or steaming actual veggies? You could do a quart of carrots to purée easily, or beets, but it is really better for a couple steaming vegetables for dinner.
286504
yes you can there are even recipes in the booklet! You can also steam vegetables in it is a steamer basket. I love mine.
2061550
Don't know never done it. If you are trying to steam vegetables put the water in the bottom and veggies in basket and set appropriate program.
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.
1912471
I've only cooked pasta in this pot. You can cook them together, but you will have to see if the vegetable texture is what you like. Steaming vegetables is different than cooking them. They are crisper if you steam them.
80900
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!
1978780
Good Morning,Thank you for your inquiry~Yes you could use this bowl over a pot of boiling water just not on the flame directly.Shall you have any further questions feel free to contact us!!Have A Wonderful Weekend!!Hold N Storage!
1026436
I don't know the answer to that, but I can tell you that I use them in the hood range above my stove. Boiling water for a long time tends to temporarily short them. I'd say you'll need to have a good seal around them. I believe the issue is moisture and not heat.
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Yes, absolutely. Using a potholder is a good idea too, since you may risk being burnt by the rising steam from the lid.