Food Steamers

Mrs S bought a Tefal one a few years ago, its got three layers so you can cook three different things at once.

It doesn't get used much now (!) but it does cook vegetables well without boiling them to death so you get cruchy rather than soggy veg.

It also helps keep in the vitamins etc. much more healthy and will ehlp you keep you Greek God body

Mick,

We steam all our veg, but we use one of those stackable s/steel pans which has 2 colander layers. At the bottom we put 1" of water.

We can also use the large base pan for cooking rice/pasta which is ideal because pasta needs loads of water.

Why buy a specific electric steamer? I can't see the advantage, only disadvantages.

Mick,
I'd strongly recommend one of these - I bought mine over ten years ago and it's still working
http://www.johnlewis.com/stores/product.asp?sku=230133969&str=901&trsid=789&m=-1
Which is probably more than you'll be able to say for one of these new-fangled electric ones that will just get consigned to the cupboard

David

PS: v.glad to see Mrs Mick is so commited to safeguarding your health - the life insurance payout must be a temptation!!

Thanks David,

That's like what we have and what I was trying to describe.

There you go Mick, all sorted.

That's unless Matthew would like to put his opinion forward.

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That's unless Matthew would like to put his opinion forward.

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Please don't suggest it - even in jest!

David

"Try not to get overly attached to a hypothesis just because it's yours." :Carl Sagan

Thank you for the information, I must say the John Lewis thing looks good.

I suppose the electric machines must be more prone to failure due to furring up etc.

Regards

Mick

A body of opinion thinks that Ambrosia (steamed) - is the Food of Greek Gods. . .

Mick the traditional three pan steamer is what you want, the electric ones are like a limp wrist, not much use.

I don't believe that catering standard steamers exist for hom use, we have a 2 bar one at work, which will cook rice in four minutes, but also takes gastrenome trays.

Chaps

We popped over to a discount center and purchase a stainless steel 3 level steamer.

It has a pasta boiler and 3 additional levels. It is similar to the John Lewis set.

Mrs Mick used it to steam brussel sprouts, carrots and brocoli and it all came out delightful.

Many thanks for your information.

Mick

If IKEA made steamers - would they be good for Prefab Sprouts ?

My vote is for the non-electric versions too !

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Originally posted by alexgerrard:
ag, definitely NOT a fan of the sprout.

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Really!? Quite like them myself, especially wrapped in bacon.

Regards
Steve

Good man Mick, congratulations on another wise purchase.

I like Mick. When he asks a question, he always listens, he digests, then acts rapidly, but with enthusiasm and he always thanks his advisors. This is why he is successful and has a beautiful wife.

I think we should place him in some sort of
ministerial position on the forum.
May you have many good years steaming your veg.

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My favourite veg (along with Asparagus which should be lightly steamed and no messing around with sauces).

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Don't you think Asparagus should have their stalks boiled whilst the top 3" are steamed? If the whole stalk is steamed, by the time the bottom stalk is cooked, the tip will be soggy.

That's why asparagus gets its own steamer, as opposed to those triple-combo deals bought by the clueless.



BTW- That asparagus looks about 6 months old!

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That's why asparagus gets its own steamer, as opposed to those triple-combo deals bought buy the clueless.

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That's why I have both.

Then I don't understand your posted problem and suggestion regarding steaming asparagus.

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Then I don't understand your posted problem and suggestion regarding steaming asparagus.

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Ludwig,

I didn't post a problem. I was very politely trying to point out to Tom that you don't steam the whole of Asparagus.

Settled. I short-circuited reading the thread, browsing, watching football, and reading the paper.

Had some wonderful steamed hedgehog and herbs with forest folk in Hampshire's New Forest some time back, my hosts were masters of earth & ground ovens, like my Glaswegian friend and mentor is a master of steam and getting steaming as a profession, innit, and we larfed.

Fritz Von Iwentoutwithacheesegrateronce

I wish some nice person would stick your head in a steamer.

Regards

Mick

I bet you say that to all the boys my lovely ?

Fritz Von Complimentswillgetyouknowhereyounaughtybeast

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Originally posted by Mick Parry:
I wish some nice person would stick your head in a steamer.

Regards

Mick

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Now thats a comment full of respect and christian love....

I suggest you stop reading Berlin's posts. You, and others, have responded to his threads in a rude way, IMO. This started almost from the beginning Fritz joined the forum.

If you read what it says on the "opening page" of the forum: "The Padded Cell.... here's a quiet room where you can talk about...and whatever else takes your fancy."

And to be honest, I must say that many times I find your posts more disturbing than Berlin's.
Bjorne

Asparagus

...ever try a little olive oil, kosher salt and a hot grill / BBQ? Turn frequently till slightly charred.

and agree, no sauces.

regards,

michael