Rating: - Spuds n' Garlic (And popping corn experience)
This is the first microwave steamer I've tried that works really, really well. As with all other microwave cooking, one has to adjust recipe timing to the wattage of the microwave, and water has to be measured carefully - a good kitchen scale, measuring cup, and calculator are essential microwave accessories. That being said, it does a dynamite job on steaming whole potatoes - and the other day on a whim I threw in a handful of unpeeled fresh garlic cloves with the potatoes. The garlic came out with the nutty mild flavor and soft texture of absolutely perfectly roasted garlic, without the usual ... Read More
Rating: - Good product
Useful gadget, especially for young cooks. Easy to use and clean, less messy than traditional stove-top pan.
Rating: - Perfect for veggies
I love this steamer for my veggies! It didn't do such a hot job with my rice, but I only tried that once, so it was probably something I could have adjusted (more water or something). I've used and loved it for broccoli, carrots, asparagus, cabbage, etc. I use it way more often than my expensive stovetop steaming pot!
Rating: - Since I use this every day ....
I am concerned about the presence of BPA in the container. BPA is used to make clear, hard plastics and this is a clear, hard plastic. Does anyone know?
I use the cooker to steam vegetables every day and it's invaluable. Yellow and orange vegetables do stain the basket insert very quickly and the stain isn't removable, at least not with any cleaner I'd want to use on a food container. My last Joyce Chen lasted three years of daily use before it developed a fine crack in the base and leaked water. I'll be happy if this one lasts the same time. I just need to resolve the nagging question ... Read More
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