Can you just steam vegetables or do you have to steam rice in order to steam vegetables?
1839600
what if you put the potatoes in water 20 minutes to remove some of the starch, then drain and steam
906941
It's a Steam Canner, if you use it with can, yes you can steam can your vegetables. It's super easy Steam Canner.
972924
Other than canned soup, I don't think so but I have never tried to cook anything but rice (and it does not do a very good job of it at all). But it might be interesting to try steaming fresh shrimp or some veggies to find out.
1196065
Yes, it steam cooks the rice. Water & rice both go into the rice bowl, then the steam on the bottom heats the water and rice. I've only ever used this kind of steamer to cook rice, I've never had a 'dedicated' rice-only steamer so I'm not sure how they work.
720112
There is no rack just the liner pot so you would not be able to steam veggies as well as meat for example . You would have to cook separately . You don't really need a rack for cooking veggies, I just use about 1/2 inch of water for veggie cooking. I have used this for cooking many recipies and you can cook things like dried beans without soaking in less than an hour. I hope this helps.
1852690
I reread the owner's manual and it doesn't mention of it being a steamer, only a rice cooker. The manual contains recipes on mixed rice, rice porridge with herbs, sweet rice with mountain vegetables, and mixed brown rice.
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 !
1365093
Yes, definitely. The steaming part is used when you need to steam something otherwise just use put the rice on the "bowl" into the base and cover with the glass top. Don't forget to press the switch to cook :)
1118968
I steam fish and vegetables in this. They turn out very well, just tender and not overcooked. Hope this helps
461323
No, it's a rice cooker and it keeps the rice after it's done cooking. It doesn't steam at all.
1479748
It's not a steamer in the conventional sense. 2 pcs (lid & bowl) made of silicone. Water only used for rice, quinoa, grits & etc where the seed or grain requires water to cook -- mixed as you would in a saucepan. Veggies (broccoli, corn, carrots) require no water. Oil/butter if u like. Comes with cookbook to lead u through. Mastrad has a website that has recipes & techniques, but amazon.com had better prices. We love ours.
124507
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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I was asked to answer your question as a reviewer. The steamer bowl is optional. I don't even use it to cook the rice. I have used it with just water in the rice cooker part and steamed veggies. Get out your info that came in the box and contact Black & Decker directly if you need a replacement steamer bowl. You don't even need it to just cook rice tho.
1652365
Yes you can steam together. The rice pot is (I think stainless it is silver & light weight), the steamer is plastic. I never measured the amount to be steamed but my guess is up to 2 cups.
1118967
you can steam chicken (on a plate) and fish (on a plate) but I have not yet tried steaming rice. Sorry.
1910016
That depends on a couple of things...how much each member will eat and the type of vegetable you are steaming. Having said that, the steamer will hold an ample amount. We like to steam broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, potatoes, peas and the like. Some obviously take up more room than others. But we always seem to have enough for our meals. Hope this helps. By the way, it's great for eggs. I steam mine rather than boil them. I do a dozen at a time - takes about 17 - 18 minutes depending on how hard you like them.
762980
I have one of these steamers and it is awesome. I do not have a manual but I would think you can find one online doing a google search? It is a relatively simple steamer though so I am not really sure you would need one. I steam all kinds of vegetables in mine and the time varies depending on the vegetable and the amount in the steamer as well as the microwave power. I would recommend experimenting with the amount of time needed for various items and then record or make a mental note for future reference. I can tell you that a pound of Asparagus takes 8 min. in an 1100 watt microwave. I microwave a large stalk of Broccoli for 12 minutes and let it stand in the steam another 15 minutes before serving and it is perfect. Baby Carrots take about 9 minutes , peas and sugar snap peas take about 8 or 9 minutes. Letting what ever you steam stand about 15 minutes to complete the cooking process is important. Good Luck and hope this helps.