EMtronics 2-Tier Food, Meat & Vegetable Steamer with 60 Minute Timer, 4 Litres - White

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And for comparison, the steaming trays of the IONA 6L Food Steamer, GLMC1830 have a diameter of 26cm whereas the Tefal Stainless Steel Convenient Steamer VC1451 can only fit plates of up to a diameter of 22cm.

Steamers come in two varieties: electric or stovetop. The stovetop steamer is an insert that fits into or on top of a saucepan or other pot that's filled with an inch or two of simmering water. The food is placed in the insert, and the perforated base of the insert allows the steam to surround and heat the food. These types of steamers can be found in the following forms:There are several things to consider before buying the best food steamer. Here are some simple tips. Mumsnetters really know their stuff when it comes to kitchen appliances. We've got roundups of the best toasters, the best kettles, the best rice cookers, the best blenders, the best microwaves, the best air fryers and the best soup makers, all featuring buying advice and recommendations from parents who like to save time, money and faff in the kitchen. Best food steamers at a glance The Tefal Ultracompact Steam Cooker VC204865 is our best buy for several reasons. As well as having all the basics sorted (generous capacity, dishwasher safe, good price) it's rated highly by Mumsnetters for its quality and durability. How we chose our recommendations A three-tiered steamer is great if you want to cook different items at the same time. If you're just buying for you and your partner, a smaller two-bowl steamer would probably be best, like the Tefal VC140165. If you have a large family or entertain a lot, a three-tier food steamer will definitely be the right choice for you. Can you make rice in a food steamer? There's no oil involved in the cooking process so it's an easy way to make dishes lighter and healthier. Fewer vitamins, minerals, and nutrients are lost compared to dry-heat cooking, which often means a decreased need to add salt or oil as the food retains more flavour, texture, and colour. What's the best type of food steamer to buy?

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Size: How many people are you cooking for? If it’s only for you, or you and a partner, a three-tier 12-litre capacity food steamer won’t be necessary. If you have a large family or entertain regularly then a large capacity matters.FEATURES – The 3 tiers are all removable and dishwasher safe along with the rice bowl included with your steamer. The steamer is designed with a visible water gauge so you can monitor the water and ensure your food cooks perfectly with a 30-minute timer SAVE TIME AND MONEY – Have the flexibility of cooking multiple dishes in the steamer in one go and save time and money, up to 73% when using Daewoo’s 3 tier food steamer verses a convectional electric hob. Also save yourself the dishes of multiple pots Steam two different foods at once – including eggs – all in a tiny footprint with our Mini Steamer.