Electric Food Steamer

Pumpkin_rrr on 12/08/2019 - 11:51

I love steamed food: it's fresh, clean and easy. Have done it over the stove-top and also using our electric fry-pan.

Then stumbled upon this on Myer website : Cuisinart Cookfresh Digital Glass Steamer. https://www.myer.com.au/p/cook-fresh-digital-glass-steamer--…
Read some reviews from the manufacturer and the negative ones are a bit confusing… https://www.cuisinart.com/shopping/appliances/specialty_appl….

I like it because it is one straight-forward big glass, instead of other brands with 2 compartments. Also love glass instead of plastic.

Before I rush out to Myer, just like to ask this knowledgeable community whether you have other ideas. Thanks!

Comments

Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 12/08/2019 - 13:24

+2

That's a lot of money for something you can currently do on your existing cooktop.
- Pumpkin_rrr on 13/08/2019 - 15:03
  
  Sort of agree.
  But I find I am using my "budget" steaming appliances more than ever.
  And they dont look that nice on my cooktip :-)
skid on 12/08/2019 - 22:25

It's pretty much the same as the electric fry pan (but see through). Save your money.

I steam foods with a rice cooker + steamer basket.
- Pumpkin_rrr on 13/08/2019 - 15:04
  
  Eh, the link takes me to a multicooker….
  Can you please re-send?
  Thanks!
  - skid on 13/08/2019 - 21:50
    
    +1
    
    Multicooker is the fancy name for a rice cooker that comes with a steamer basket. It works well enough to steam vegies, dim sums, dumplings, chicken. I like using it as it can cook rice at the same time. I am trying to cut down on single purpose appliances.
    - Pumpkin_rrr on 14/08/2019 - 12:08
      
      Ok got it. I have a Toshiba with a steamer, really love it for steaming veges and steamed buns.
      But I need one that steams fish and chicken, where I want to retain the juice…..
      Will keep looking :-)