We loved the fact that, if divided, each half can be turned on separately, so if you’re only steaming a single serving of broccoli to go with your pie, then you don’t have to get the entire appliance going which could add time to the cooking and heating. Stainless steel bowls do mean you can’t see the contents as they cook, but if you place your faith in the reliable timer and get used to the appliance, then this shouldn’t be an issue. As a bonus, they don’t stain with certain foods – other plastic options we reviewed went slightly orange with carrots/green with broccoli condensation after a few uses. The disadvantage of this method is restrictive size and the Intellisteam, like the larger steam oven does allow you to cook larger quantities at once whilst leaving your cooker hobs free for other tasks. It works by filling a central chamber with water (quite a lot) where several elements heat up underneath each section. One of the smallest on our list, but there is a larger 9L model available if this is better suited to your needs. There is also a plastic base option available from Salter, but we have to admit that the stainless steel version is the most aesthetically pleasing.

The pudding was quite hefty after cooking and transferred easily to this glass pyrex dish. I like these dishes because they’re an efficient use of space in the fridge (as opposed to bowls) and they come with lids rather than needing to be covered with foil.

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Some models which feature the same compact two compartments/one tier design retail for at least double, so we think this is fantastic value, especially given the name brand. The compartment comes as one large basket, and a removable divider lets you split it into two. Never use too much water, or too little. You can experiment with adding herbs and spices to the water or food if your steamer allows, too. Why Should I Buy A Steamer?

The refill tray pulls out of the main body, which is great for keeping in extra steam and doesn’t make top-ups awkward. If water levels are running low, it will automatically cut off, so it doesn’t boil dry and stop working. With each tier offering 3 litres of cooking space, this is a great option for anyone who wants the flexibility of switching between enough room for a meal for one and cooking for the whole family.Once plugged in, the turbo steam ring takes just 40 seconds to start cooking your food, and with a large water reservoir there’s enough to fuel an hour of steaming. Juices from the upper basket run into the compartments below, so be wary of placing a strong flavoured dish, like salmon, at the top. We’d advise putting fish and meat at the bottom, potatoes or veggies in the middle and rice at the top. Easy to Clean】Juice accumulating plate to prevent dripping, dishwasher-safe tiers for easy and convenient cleaning. Requiring no oil and giving off no smoke, steaming your food leaves very little mess to clean up after you have finished.

As a bonus, if you’re cooking for guests, the glass basket can be lifted straight off the steamer and placed on the dinner table as a serving dish. A 1-litre water compartment should last a while, and an audible beep sounds if it starts running low.The best food steamers you can buy in 2023 1. Russell Hobbs 21140 3-Tier Steamer: Best budget food steamer Your food may not look quite as appealing as some vegetables can lose their colouring in the process, and taste may be quite bland as there aren’t as many opportunities to add seasoning during the cooking process. Healthy and Fast Cooking】Ideal for steaming rice, vegetables, meat, and fish, which provides one of the healthiest ways to cook, rapidly produce steam in 15 seconds, minimize the loss of nutrients and vitamins. The end results were some of the best of all we tested. Rice was fluffy, veg was al dente, fish was perfectly steamed, and even the eggs were perfect when both soft and hard boiled. If part of our testing were blind taste tests, then we would have said they were the results of an appliance at least twice the price.