Steamer

[Jennifer]

TheAnswer:

Jennifer:

I think most electric steamers work in the same way. Another brand U-like has a few tiers, but diameter not very big, saw it at Tangs some years ago. OG also hv this.

What is the portion of the dish u can thinking of? If small plates, then the above choices r ok. If the portion size is big, maybe can't fix into these steamers.

Then the other choice is the traditional steaming tall pots available at neighborhood pots n pans shops, like the one at Fajar, which r usu. made in China. If u hv time, can go to Sia Huat to hunt for better quality ones.

I think we will probably buy electric steamer. Every meal I need 3 steamed dishes for 2-3 people. My intention is to go over to prepare lunch and soup for mil every weekday. I prefer her to have organic food and steamed dishes. No processed food which contain sodium nitrite.

Agree electric steamer is more convenient to use. U considering a thermal pot or a microwave oven? U could make soup in a thermal pot at night, then bring over in the morning to heat up before serving. Might save u some time in the morning when preparing lunch items.

[vinegar]

theanswer,

u can chk out the steamer via this website:
http://www.fortytwo.sg/home-appliance/kitchen-appliances/steamers.html?nav_ref=h

for me,i use Aerogas double boiler which also comes with steaming function.As the pot is very deep,i can steam 2 dishes by stacking it:
http://www.fortytwo.sg/aerogaz-3-2l-double-boiler-az-328db.html

the cleaning is fuss free.I just throw away the water after steaming/double boil.It is light n easy to use. I can even set the timer.

[Imami]

What influences you choose of steamer - the electric ones vs the stove ones (stainless steel racks which stake up)?


Thinking of getting one but can’t decide which version…

[SAHM_TAN]

Imami:

What influences you choose of steamer - the electric ones vs the stove ones (stainless steel racks which stake up)?


Thinking of getting one but can't decide which version...

I go with stainless steel type

[TheAnswer]

Jennifer:

Agree electric steamer is more convenient to use. U considering a thermal pot or a microwave oven? U could make soup in a thermal pot at night, then bring over in the morning to heat up before serving. Might save u some time in the morning when preparing lunch items.

I have a slow cooker. Do you think I should get a thermal pot too?

[TheAnswer]

vinegar:

theanswer,

u can chk out the steamer via this website:
http://www.fortytwo.sg/home-appliance/kitchen-appliances/steamers.html?nav_ref=h

for me,i use Aerogas double boiler which also comes with steaming function.As the pot is very deep,i can steam 2 dishes by stacking it:
http://www.fortytwo.sg/aerogaz-3-2l-double-boiler-az-328db.html

the cleaning is fuss free.I just throw away the water after steaming/double boil.It is light n easy to use. I can even set the timer.

Thanks. I will check it out.

[Geraldinelim]

thanks for sharing! U ladies are great!

[Imami]

SAHM_TAN:

Imami:

What influences you choose of steamer - the electric ones vs the stove ones (stainless steel racks which stake up)?


Thinking of getting one but can't decide which version...

I go with stainless steel type

But why leh?

Before I became a mum, I Wanted an electric one. I like the idea that I don't need to monitor it. Just turn on the timer. Some even come with guiding notes on how long to steam for different kinds of food. But I never get one eventually. These days, I prefer the stainless steel one's becosthey are much bigger (you can choose the diameter u like. A 28cm one is very versatile). Still considering.... Hence, thought of asking around the factors that influence people's choices.

[SAHM_TAN]

Imami:

SAHM_TAN:

[quote=\"Imami\"]What influences you choose of steamer - the electric ones vs the stove ones (stainless steel racks which stake up)?


Thinking of getting one but can't decide which version...

I go with stainless steel type

But why leh?

Before I became a mum, I Wanted an electric one. I like the idea that I don't need to monitor it. Just turn on the timer. Some even come with guiding notes on how long to steam for different kinds of food. But I never get one eventually. These days, I prefer the stainless steel one's becosthey are much bigger (you can choose the diameter u like. A 28cm one is very versatile). Still considering.... Hence, thought of asking around the factors that influence people's choices.[/quote]I prefer stainless steel material to plastic type.

[vinegar]

i prefer stainless steel too.Easier to clean compared to plastics.