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Page Contents:
-Steamer Liners
-Steamer Inserts
-Steamer Bags
-Stainless Multi Cooker
-Bamboo Steamers
-Adapter Rings for Bamboo Steamers
-Silicone Personal Steamer
-Bamboo Steamer Cooking & Care Guide
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-Asparagus Steamers
-Couscoussier
-Cooling & Roast Racks
-Wok Steaming Racks
-Rice Cookers
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Steamers
Steaming is often the best way to
enjoy the natural flavor of cooked foods, and to get the most in vitamins
and other nutrients.
For proper steaming, the water should
never touch the food. With foods like asparagus, however, the base of the
shoot is usually quite tough and can take the boiling water; you can cut the
bases off later, if you prefer.
Although a lid will keep most of the
moisture in the pot, when steaming for long periods of time it's a good idea
to check, occasionally, that the water is not drying out.
Enameled steamers are the easiest to
keep clean. Acidic foods may leave a film that looks like rust on stainless
surfaces; a good spin in the dishwasher usually cleans it off.
If you are using bamboo steamers,
keep separate steamers for veggies and/or grains, and others for meats,
fish, and other foods that can impart a flavor to the wood. |
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Parchment Steamer Liners, 9.5" Pk/20
$4.99
#19323
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20 count,
9-1/2" diameter,
1/8" perforations,
For lining the bottom of bamboo or metal steamer to prevent sticking
Parchment paper
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Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless
Universal Covered Steamer
$39.99
#8309
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8-3/8" top diameter,
3-3/4" high,
7-1/2" long handle,
1/8" wide holes in base,
Fits in pans with 6-1/4" to 7-1/2" inside diameter,
18/10 heavy gauge stainless steel,
Limited lifetime warranty |
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Lekue Silicone 2-Tier Steamer
$39.99
#4088
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Fits over pots from 7-3/4 to 8-1/2" inside diameter,
9-1/2" overall diameter,
Each compartment is 6-3/4" x 2" deep,
Includes lid,
Dishwasher safe,
Made of platinum silicone
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SleekStor Silicone VeggieSteam, Large
Green
$19.99
#7055
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11" diameter,
650°F heat resistant silicone,
6" nylon core,
1.5" long reinforced silicone feet,
Fits pans 8" and wider,
Microwave safe,
Top rack dishwasher safe
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SleekStor Silicone VeggieSteam, Red
$11.99
#6062
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8-5/8" diameter,
650°F heat resistant silicone,
3-1/2" stainless steel core,
1" long silicone feet,
Fits pans as small as 4-3/4" wide,
Top rack dishwasher safe
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SleekStor Silicone VeggiSteam, Green
$11.99
#6061
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8-5/8" diameter,
650°F heat resistant silicone,
3-1/2" stainless steel core,
1" long silicone feet,
Fits pans as small as 4-3/4" wide,
Top rack dishwasher safe
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Large Folding Steamer Basket Insert
$8.99
#19135
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Expands from 7.25" to 11"
1" bottom clearance,
Stainless,
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Small Folding Steamer Basket Insert
$6.99
#6096
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Expands from 5.5" to 9.5"
1" bottom clearance,
Removable center stem,
Stainless steel
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Artichoke Steaming Rack
$2.99
#4819
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2.5" high,
4.5" wide top ring,
2.9" wide bottom ring,
Chromed steel,
Made in Taiwan |
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Seafood Steamer Bags
3-Pk
$2.49
#13759
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3 bags,
Approx 16" long,
Coarse mesh cheesecloth,
 Made in USA
Place clams, mussels, shrimp or other shellfish into bag before boiling.
May be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator. |
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12 Qt Cuisinart 4-Pc Multi Cooker
$79.99
#8332
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12 qt capacity of bottom pot,
13-1/4" overall height,
10-1/4" inside diameter,
Includes stock pot,
9-1/2" deep pasta steamer insert,
3" deep vegetable steamer insert,
Lid fits over pot and pasta insert,
Stainless enclosed diffuser base,
Satin stainless exterior
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Two Tier 12" Bamboo Steamer With
Lid
$29.99
#19399
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7" high,
12" diameter,
Thick natural bamboo
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Two Tier 10" Bamboo Steamer With
Lid
$16.99
#19382
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6.5" high,
10" diameter,
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Two Tier 8" Bamboo Steamer With Lid
$13.99
#14877
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5" high,
8" diameter,
Natural bamboo
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Dim Sum Steamers,
Set of 2
$12.99
#14880
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4" round,
2-5/8" high,
Bamboo
China
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11" Adapter Ring for 10" Bamboo
Steamer
$8.99
#19320
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11" round,
Fits over pots with inside diameter from 7-1/4 to 10-1/2"
Aluminum with rolled edges
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Orka Personal Silicone Steamer, 20 Oz
$14.99
#3212
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20 oz capacity,
10-1/2" x 4-1/2" overall,
3-3/4" high with lid on,
1-7/8" deep base,
Oven and microwave safe to 425°F,
Non-stick stain-resistant surface,
Dishwasher safe
5 year limited warranty
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Bamboo Steam Cooking Guide
Compliments of Joyce Chen Inc., with added comments by us.
Bamboo steam cooking offers many advantages over boiling and other wet
heat methods of cooking. It better controls the texture and color of foods,
especially vegetables, and makes them more nutritious since fewer vitamins
and minerals are lost in the cooking process.
How to Use a Bamboo Steamer
Before using for the first time, scrub the bamboo thoroughly with mild
soap and water.
While it is still wet, steam it for 30 minutes.
To cook, place one section of the bamboo steamer in your wok (or snugly over
a large pan) so that it fits nicely with some room around for the edges.
Add water until it just touches the bottom of the first bamboo layer. Then
stack as many sections of your bamboo steamer, one on top of the other, with
as many food courses as you wish to prepare.
Don't allow the food to come in contact with the steamer and you won't have
sticking, or rancidity. Use a bed of lettuce or other fresh leaves, or
parchment paper. If using a dish, make sure there's enough room between the
dish and the sides to allow the steam to rise.
Herbs can be added to the water to allow an aromatic flavor to permeate the
food when cooking.
Cover snugly with your bamboo steamer lid, and start the water boiling.
Steam food to perfection by taste-testing with a fork, to determine when the
food is cooked.
You can steam individual servings of a complete meal, like fish or chicken
with vegetables, by placing the food on the plate on which it will be
served. Then place each plate on its own steaming tier, but be sure not to
cover up all of the steam holes around the edges of the plate. Aluminum foil
may also be placed directly on the bamboo slats. Be careful when taking the
plate out of the steamer, since it will be very hot.
When steaming vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, or celery, the tough
stem ends should be placed toward the center of the steamer so that they
come out tender.
At the end of the steaming process, you will end up with a delicious soup
stock in the bottom of the pot.
Your steamer is great for refreshing day-old bread or rolls. To make them
tender again, just loosely cover them with foil and steam for approximately
5 minutes.
Care & Storage of Bamboo Steamer
- Rinse your steamer with water and, if necessary, use some mild soap.
- Do not put your bamboo steamer set in the dishwasher.
- Store the steamer in a well ventilated place. |
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