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Barefootsies · 05-09-2013, 09:48 AM

Anyone have a good recommendation for a vegetable steamer?

Harmon · 05-09-2013, 09:51 AM

Grapesoda · 05-09-2013, 09:52 AM

prefer a pot and this...

Vendzilla · 05-09-2013, 09:52 AM

Steaming Veggies, you lose a lot of the good stuff in them, better to stir fry them

Webmaster Advertising · 05-09-2013, 09:53 AM

Just use a metal strainer over a pot of boiling water...

Vendzilla is right though, you steam them too much and you lose a lot of the good vitamins and minerals in them, when steaming veggies its typically best to go with ones that can be eaten raw, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc so all you need to do is give them a quick heat up

beerptrol · 05-09-2013, 09:56 AM

yep, I also use a metal strainer over a pot of boiling water and make sure not to over cook them

Tom_PM · 05-09-2013, 09:59 AM

Stainless steel seems the best compared to silicon which will just warp out of shape and drop your food when you try to remove it from the water. Bamboo is also problematical because unless you dry it really well, mold can grow on it between uses. Same with woven baskets. Stainless insert and some tongs to remove it when it's hot is old but good.

Sly · 05-09-2013, 10:05 AM

I use my rice cooker.

PR_Glen · 05-09-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Vendzilla

Steaming Veggies, you lose a lot of the good stuff in them, better to stir fry them

that's not true.. generally 15 mins leaves nutrients in tact, in some vegetables it actually enhances health properties, ie kale.

I just use a pot.. just enough water to create steam, bring to a hard boil then toss them in and turn off the heat and pop a tight lid on it, comes out perfect after about 15. Not that i eat a lot of rice but i'll steam that the same way, needs more time to steam obviously.

RebelR · 05-09-2013, 10:33 AM

I have a three tiered steamer like this one. It's great when you have different veggies that require different cook times. Also works great for steaming hot dogs.

ISPrime_dimi · 05-09-2013, 10:35 AM

"WMF Vitalis Stainless Steel Stovetop Steamer" -- the best you can buy.

Barefootsies · 05-09-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Webmaster Advertising

Vendzilla is right though, you steam them too much and you lose a lot of the good vitamins and minerals in them, when steaming veggies its typically best to go with ones that can be eaten raw, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc so all you need to do is give them a quick heat up

I've been doing them in a skillet, as I prefer veggies warmed up.

I am not looking to cook out all of the good stuff in that regard.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PR_Glen

that's not true.. generally 15 mins leaves nutrients in tact, in some vegetables it actually enhances health properties, ie kale

That's about as long as I am cooking them in the skillet. Just enough to get them warm.

Socks · 05-09-2013, 01:12 PM

I made this last night, was delicious:

4 cups of carrots (baby carrots or similar sized pieces)
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tbs butter
1 tbs honey

Combine all in a pan, bring to a boil, cover and let boil gently for 5-7 minutes

Serve. I fished out the carrots and reduced the liquid to a glaze as well. Was really good and really easy.

I'm getting to be a little porker over here, so I decided to do no research and just stop eating like a dumbass and eating only salads and vegetables for a while. I'm pretty enthused about it to be honest. I know this would be healthier with no butter etc, but I'm not trying to be a fitness freak, just eat a bit better.

Recipe is from Jacques Pepin - the man, the master.

John-ACWM · 05-10-2013, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Grapesoda

prefer a pot and this...

Interesting

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Socks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,475	I made this last night, was delicious: 4 cups of carrots (baby carrots or similar sized pieces) 1/2 cup water 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 tbs butter 1 tbs honey Combine all in a pan, bring to a boil, cover and let boil gently for 5-7 minutes Serve. I fished out the carrots and reduced the liquid to a glaze as well. Was really good and really easy. I'm getting to be a little porker over here, so I decided to do no research and just stop eating like a dumbass and eating only salads and vegetables for a while. I'm pretty enthused about it to be honest. I know this would be healthier with no butter etc, but I'm not trying to be a fitness freak, just eat a bit better. Recipe is from Jacques Pepin - the man, the master. Last edited by Socks; 05-09-2013 at 01:13 PM..