Can I use a low metal fan type steamer basket in this pan to steam vegetables? If you steam veggies, please tell me how. :)
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YES, you can steam veggies as long as your steamer basket fits in the pan. Or you can use the trivet if that works for the veg you're steaming. Add liquid (water, broth, etc), 1/2 cup or up to the level of the trivet or basket. Close the pressure cooker and start timing when it comes up to pressure. For veg that cook in a short time, reduce pressure immediately by running cold water over the outer edges of the cooker or by holding down the pressure release valve. For those requiring a longer cook time (most root vegetables), allow pressure to reduce normally.
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the 'vegetable reference time chart' on pages 24-25 of the 'quick cuisine' booklet that came with your pressure cooker explains everything you need to know.
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yes you can use a steamer basket, so long as it isn't so tall that when you put the produce on top the vegetables block the valve on top. I have a silicone basket that I use and it works fine. I let the liquid come to a boil before I put the basket in and you can find charts online that will give you approximate times for different vegetables. Check out hip pressure cooking.com.
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I've never tried it, but don't see why not. The other Rikons have a steamer plate in the bottom, so I think it would work just fine. I just put a fan style steamer in my pan and it fits just fine.
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Sorry it took so long to respond...been busy with xmas. Anyway it is very easy to steam vegetables in this steamer. You put about 1 inch of water in the bottom pan. Say you are cooking broccoli, cut the broccoli into sizes that you want to eat. Then put the veggies in the top portion, cover then you cook the stuff on a high heat until it steams. Depending on how firm you like your veggies is how long you cook it for. I would only boil the water for a few minutes then turn off the heat. The veggies will keep cooking until you take the broccoli out off the steamer. Just check them and serve them when it reaches the point that you like the firmness. Other vegetables will take different times like carrots will take longer. I love steamed veggies cooked this way. Just experiment with it if you buy one. It is a great buy and the best way to cook vegetables. Good luck, Ted Terrebonne
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No, it is made of rubber. I'm sure it would not be a good idea to steam veggies in it.
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Use it with a microwave safe dish or bowl. Better yet, buy a 100% silicon veggie steamer unit complete with a bowl, strainer basket, and a cover. I bought one for about $12.
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I purchased the steamer for hot dogs mostly. The book states vegetables also and I would think they would be great also. It's just a little large to just do vegetables for me.
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The vegetables are placed in the top steamer basket and a few inches of water in the bottom pot. Place the steamer basket on top of the pot and cover with lid. Steam - cooking on med to low heat until the veggies are cooked to your liking. Cooking times will vary depending on your vegetable. Be sure to use pot holders with the handles - as they do get hot
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It doesn't hold a lot of veggies. You could cut a potato in half and steam some green beans or broccoli. That's it. Enough for one person for a meal. Not enough for two. (Although I use it constantly as it works brilliantly at steaming dumplings.) And yes, you can cook rice and steam together.
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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.
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Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for this cast iron trivet, I own several and use them for braising meats on the stove top. Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for... » Read More Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for this cast iron trivet, I own several and use them for braising meats on the stove top. « Show Less
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Hello. I honestly have never tried. I do steam rice in it and it turns out wonderful. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
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The pan is 6 inches across and about 3 inches deep. The lid has a rim that goes down into the pan when the lid is on. It is a small pot and I do not think it would hold a standard steamer basket. The steamer basket that i have wil not fit.
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I steam fish and vegetables in this. They turn out very well, just tender and not overcooked. Hope this helps
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It doesn`t go in the the other pot but just on the top of it to steam vegetables (it goes in about half a inch)...Maybe you could do steamed rice but i have no idea..?
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I rarely cook rice, and have a multicooker that does that very well. I don't think you can steam rice in this because the rice will fall through the holes in the steaming basket down into the hot water below. Actual electric rice cookers are cheap and automatic, so that's the way to go.
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Since steaming requires only a bit of water in the bottom, if your basket has legs, it can be used alone for steaming quantities of items, like carrots. The tray is usually best for steaming things like fish. However, if your basket does not have legs, then you need to use the tray, too. The idea is to keep the food above the water.
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i haven't cooked rice in it as yet, i wanted it mainly for steaming veggies & it works out quite well for that, i'm a lover of brussel sprouts & love to season them & steam them, as my husband isn't a 'veggie' person, this item works out well for my side items, i'll have to give the rice a try next ! maybe someone else has done rice & can help ?
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Yes, you can use the strainer to steam vegetables, however it would not be my first choice in tools for the job. Use a "Stainless Steel Vegetable Steamer" that fits inside a pot allowing the use of a properly fitted lid. Example: Norpro 175 Stainless Steel Vegetable Steamer