Hinari ST318C OVAL Steamer

Advantages: Generous compartments
Disadvantages: Cleaning can be tricky

...As we all strive to be a bit more healthy especially when feeding the kids , steaming food is a simple step to help retain the goodness of the food and what could be easier than investing in a steamer. The Hinari two-tier steam supreme has two very generous compartments which easily hold enough veg to feed a family of four and can also be used independantly. It also comes with a rice steaming dish which easily inserts into any of the compartments. It's not just useful for steaming veg and rice, it can also be used for steaming meat, poultry or fish and one of the compartments is moulded at the bottom to easily hold eggs. I was impressed with the handy little recipe book that was included in the purchase - lots of inspiration for my new kitchen 'toy' also easy to read water level gauge with an external spout for topping up water... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to use and clean
Disadvantages: Not yet found

...Another step into the unknown, another step towards healthy eating. The Hinari two tier steamer. Yes it does improve the taste of food and no it does not fill your kitchen with steam. The Hinari electric steamer consists of a base unit with a 900cc capacity, (that is one and a half pints), a steamer bowl, and, divided by a seating rim, a second steamer bowl. In addition there is also a rice bowl which is made to sit inside either bowl and is used for, you guessed, it rice. In fact this bowl is meant to be used for any small foods such as rice and sweetcorn and also any foods being cooked in there own sauce. The whole thing stands 330mm high and the diameter is around 230mm. The timer goes up to 20 minutes in single increments and continues up to 1 hour in 5 minute increments. When the selected time is expired it attracts your attention... Read review

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Advantages: Quick and Very easy
Disadvantages: Be Careful Not To Burn Yourself!!

...My mum always said steaming your veg and fish is the best way to keep in alls those important vitamins. So for my Christmas present last year I got a Steamer! Hey not the best gift but better than a pair of socks! **Using The Steamer** The steamer is quite large and does take up a bit of space. It has clear baskets and a white base. There is a large base unit, to which you then have a dip tray on top, then two steaming baskets, one small the other large and finally a rice bowl. It's very easy to set up, the baskets just clip on top of each other in the right order. You can use one or two baskets depending on what you are cooking, and depending on the size of food cooking the basket can be small or large. To start off you need to wash your veg/meat and then arrange it into the baskets. Before placing them onto the unit fill it up... Read review

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