Is there a steamer insert available for one of the pots?
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There is a steamer insert for the Cuisinart Multiclad set. I have not found one for the other sets.
2237211
Yes, you do have to fill a small pot with water to put underneath the steamer. I usually cook pasta or rice in that pot and vegetables or dumplings in the steamer on top.
1488274
I bought my daughter one of the sets originally and the new steamer fit one or both of the pots. That would be the 3 quart and or 3.5 quart sauce pots.
415904
Unsure... I bought this as a set. I did a quick search on Farberware"s site and they are sold out of the double boiler set. Maybe you can contact them and ask if the insert can be bought separately. Good Luck
691347
Yes. I use the steamer insert and a small glass mixing bowl. Fill with water to bottom of steamer insert, 1.5 cups of rice, 1.75 cups of water (season as you would like), cover 40 - 45 min. on steam.
79470
No.. there is not, at least not one that I have found. maybe one off the pots would work, or a clear one that ships with other makes.
684746
you place the steamer in any pot that it will fit inside, put a small amount of water in the pot and then place the lid to the pot on top. If you don't have a lid, try an ovenproof plate
437700
No the inside steamer is made only for that oblong dish. I think it may fall through any other one you may attempt to use. It does work well though, as is.
1365096
Absolutely. That is actually the intended use. The steamer insert is for vegetables or fish you might want to steam while cooking rice or another grain below.
647734
Yes, I do it all the time. Check the OD of the steamer and ID of the analon pot. The next size smaller might be a better match.
965160
Yes, but probably best if it's a simmer method. You'd do this without the wood/ceramic steamer unit -- just use the pot and lid.
1819732
Google it there may be a company that does them or try bed bath and beyond or one of the high end cook stores I got one for a different slo-cooker from Wal-Mart of all places but some time ago.
490560
I think so. It's easy enough to find one that fits the 5-quart saucepan. I do think Macy's has bonus buys where you can get the steamer insert with another pan.
464892
The holes in the steamer insert are too large for couscous or rice. Holes are about 1/4".
1204079
yes a second steamer basket will work, but that is the limit. no more room left.
739800
While I have not used it for this purpose a rice steamer came inside the unit. The instruction manual also talked about steaming vegetables in this unit.
1392879
It fits in both of the 1-1/2 quart and 3 quart saucepans, but it is too small to be used on the huge 8 quart stock pot. Having said that, the steamer is probably the best thing about this set. If you like to make veggies with pasta, for instance, one can easily steam the veggies above the boiling pasta and then strain the pasta right in with the veggies: saving both time and the use of extra pans.