<![CDATA[Steamer]]>Can anyone recommend a 2 tier or 3 tier steamer?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/56040/steamerRSS for NodeSat, 25 Apr 2026 13:44:57 GMTSat, 18 May 2013 10:02:51 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:02:00 GMT]]>my multi tier steamer is from Endo.

cheena looking type.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607900https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607900Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:02:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Mon, 23 Nov 2015 09:36:37 GMT]]>Delayed buying a steamer due to plastic smell concerns, in the end bought a mini electric lunch box instead to use as steamer as it was on promotion. Yet to use it since I bought it last week though. Hope it is useful.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607888https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607888Mon, 23 Nov 2015 09:36:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Mon, 23 Nov 2015 09:22:38 GMT]]>

kids_r_innocent:
Jennifer:



I also used to have those multi tier metal steamer. After some usage, I smelled metallic and got worried.

R u referring to those traditional multi tier steamer? Thinking of getting one wor.

The one I bought from the shop was a China brand one.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607884https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607884Mon, 23 Nov 2015 09:22:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Mon, 23 Nov 2015 09:08:08 GMT]]>

Jennifer:


I also used to have those multi tier metal steamer. After some usage, I smelled metallic and got worried.
R u referring to those traditional multi tier steamer? Thinking of getting one wor.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607881https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607881Mon, 23 Nov 2015 09:08:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:00:25 GMT]]>

MrsKiasu:
I just use the old method of steaming. .either together with rice in rice cooker or on wok..why do we need another steamer? Because of the timer?


My small rice cooker is used for cooking rice, it does not come with a steamer tray that can sit on top of the rice.

I used to use the wok for steaming, find it takes up the stove when I want to use the big burner for other pot cooking. Moreover the wok cover is not the tall type, has problem covering the steam dish sometimes.

I also used to have those multi tier metal steamer. After some usage, I smelled metallic and got worried.

Still on the lookout for a better functional steamer.

The EuroPace steamer is a temporary solution.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607401https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607401Sun, 22 Nov 2015 00:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Sat, 21 Nov 2015 16:15:11 GMT]]>I just use the old method of steaming. .either together with rice in rice cooker or on wok…why do we need another steamer? Because of the timer?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607375https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607375Sat, 21 Nov 2015 16:15:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Sat, 21 Nov 2015 11:19:04 GMT]]>

Jennifer:
Hiaweh:

Just got an EuropAce steamer from a lucky draw. Thought it might be useful coz we steam a lot. But the containers are plastic. Anyone has any experience with this brand of steamer?



I am using an EuropAce steamer.

http://www.gaincity.com/product/europace-food-steamer-w-steril


I use one tier now.

Initially I used 3 tiers, but found cumbersome to remove the top tier to take out the food on the lower tier while steaming. My kitchen countertop did not have space for me to temporarily rest the top tier.

I also realized that I do not need to steam many dishes at one go and it is better to steam one dish at a time so that the family can enjoy the second steamed dish hot while the first steamed dish is about to be eaten completely.

I use my own Corningware plates or metal plates to do the steaming.

I do not have any issue with the steaming gadgets being made of plastic. I believe the milk bottles sterilisers are also made of plastic. If I could use those then, I do not see an issue with food steamer.

The one I have is 2 tier and I believe it's also smaller. Seems to have no indication of which category of plastic is used and doesn't say BPA free on the box too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607314https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607314Sat, 21 Nov 2015 11:19:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Sat, 21 Nov 2015 03:57:48 GMT]]>

ngl2010:
I had plastic steamer ages ago. I can smell plastic in the vapor. :sick:

:xedfingers: I yet to smell plastic.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607182https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607182Sat, 21 Nov 2015 03:57:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Sat, 21 Nov 2015 02:37:18 GMT]]>I had plastic steamer ages ago. I can smell plastic in the vapor. :sick:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607167https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607167Sat, 21 Nov 2015 02:37:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Sat, 21 Nov 2015 02:14:04 GMT]]>i have a 2 tier steamer…rice and pork cooking time is the same.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607161https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607161Sat, 21 Nov 2015 02:14:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Sat, 21 Nov 2015 01:16:50 GMT]]>

Hiaweh:
Just got an EuropAce steamer from a lucky draw. Thought it might be useful coz we steam a lot. But the containers are plastic. Anyone has any experience with this brand of steamer?


I am using an EuropAce steamer.

http://www.gaincity.com/product/europace-food-steamer-w-steril


I use one tier now.

Initially I used 2 tiers, but found cumbersome to remove the top tier to take out the food on the lower tier while steaming. My kitchen countertop did not have space for me to temporarily rest the top tier.

I also realized that I do not need to steam many dishes at one go and it is better to steam one dish at a time so that the family can enjoy the second steamed dish hot while the first steamed dish is about to be eaten completely.

I use my own Corningware plates or metal plates to do the steaming.

I do not have any issue with the steaming gadgets being made of plastic. I believe the milk bottles sterilisers are also made of plastic. If I could use those then, I do not see an issue with food steamer.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607154https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607154Sat, 21 Nov 2015 01:16:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:22:46 GMT]]>Just got an EuropAce steamer from a lucky draw. Thought it might be useful coz we steam a lot. But the containers are plastic. Anyone has any experience with this brand of steamer?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607096https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1607096Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:22:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:14:51 GMT]]>

zbear:
I would like to invest in a steamer. I have been using the conventional method of steaming n my food is either overcooked or undercooked. So its high time for me to change.


Can anyone recommend a good brand n give feedback on your steamer? I heard that steamers come with timers.

Pls share.

Thanks.
http://yoeigroup.com/sg/electriclunchbox.html

Steaming by the conventional method requires paying attention to a few details:

quantity of water in steamer - enough to generate sufficient steam?
use a shallow metal plate - greater surface area ensures even doneness
use a digital clock - timing can be down to the exact seconds
ensure the food to be steamed is at room temperature - easier to control the duration to be steamed

generally speaking, a 600g of whole fish requires 7 to 8 mins. If the whole fish has 2 or 3 cuts across, then 6 mins

A medium fish fillet ard 6 mins

A small fish fillet ard 5 mins

A small metal plate of pork ard 4 mins

Steam eggs at low heat ard 5 mins

Steaming requires one to gauge and adjust for the next steaming, once you get the hang of it, overcooked or undercooked episodes will be greatly minimised.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1235288https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1235288Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:14:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:06:26 GMT]]>I am concern on the electricity bill 😞

It is better to be overcooked esp for meat than undercooked.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1235276https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1235276Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:06:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:02:28 GMT]]>I would like to invest in a steamer. I have been using the conventional method of steaming n my food is either overcooked or undercooked. So its high time for me to change.


Can anyone recommend a good brand n give feedback on your steamer? I heard that steamers come with timers.

Pls share.

Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1235269https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1235269Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:02:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:58:14 GMT]]>Am thinking of getting a steam oven to replace my microwave oven which can also grill and bake. Would like feedback/comments on the following models which I am considering:


http://www.miele.com.sg/sg/domestic/products/1177_DG_1450_ED-38649.htm
http://www.appliancist.com/steam_ovens/sharp-healsio-steamer-the-healthy-oven.html
http://www.smeg.sg/product/sc45m2/

Please let me know if you think that there is a better alternative.

Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1109564https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1109564Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:58:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Tue, 21 May 2013 07:07:24 GMT]]>

sparks:
TheAnswer:

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


I have both. But I hardly use my thermal pot now as some how I don't find food as nice tasting as cooked by slow cooker. That's just my preference. I know many swear by their thermal pots! 😄

yes,agree....i still prefer the food cooked by slow cooker or double boiler.

My thermal pots = white elephant.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1007383https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1007383Tue, 21 May 2013 07:07:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Mon, 20 May 2013 05:30:38 GMT]]>

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

I have both. But I hardly use my thermal pot now as some how I don't find food as nice tasting as cooked by slow cooker. That's just my preference. I know many swear by their thermal pots! 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006675https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006675Mon, 20 May 2013 05:30:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Mon, 20 May 2013 00:55:53 GMT]]>I have seen a round stainless steel electric steamer (quite big) being sold at Giant Tampines sometime back. Not sure what brand (Akira perhaps? :scratchhead: ) or what price because I already have an electric steamer at home.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006373https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006373Mon, 20 May 2013 00:55:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Mon, 20 May 2013 00:34:04 GMT]]>

Dora1:
TheAnswer:



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

Advantages of thermal pot over slow cooker\"
1)Save electricity (Only need to boil over fire for abt 20min)
2)No danger of over cooking (If you forget to turn off the slow cooker, or set to too high, the danger of overcooking is still there).
3)Portable. If you buy the small thermal pot (for 1 pax), can just dump the the ingredients and boil in the morning, then bring the whole thermal pot to the hospital for your MIL, it will cook while you are bringing it there. I find this is fresher, rather than cook the soup in the slow cooker the night before and then bring to her. That's how I brought soup for my FIL when he was sick previously.

I think the electric steamer is very small if you use round plates, unless you purposely buy the oval plates that can fit in. 1-2 pax still ok. Advantage is that it heats up the steam a lot faster than then over the stove. So total time is faster. But for bigger families, I find it not very useful. I got one from DH's company family day lucky draw, but it's still sitting in my store room cos that one is really too small.

Thanks. I will consider the thermal pot too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006361https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006361Mon, 20 May 2013 00:34:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Mon, 20 May 2013 00:26:16 GMT]]>

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?

Advantages of thermal pot over slow cooker\"
1)Save electricity (Only need to boil over fire for abt 20min)
2)No danger of over cooking (If you forget to turn off the slow cooker, or set to too high, the danger of overcooking is still there).
3)Portable. If you buy the small thermal pot (for 1 pax), can just dump the the ingredients and boil in the morning, then bring the whole thermal pot to the hospital for your MIL, it will cook while you are bringing it there. I find this is fresher, rather than cook the soup in the slow cooker the night before and then bring to her. That's how I brought soup for my FIL when he was sick previously.

I think the electric steamer is very small if you use round plates, unless you purposely buy the oval plates that can fit in. 1-2 pax still ok. Advantage is that it heats up the steam a lot faster than then over the stove. So total time is faster. But for bigger families, I find it not very useful. I got one from DH's company family day lucky draw, but it's still sitting in my store room cos that one is really too small.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006360https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006360Mon, 20 May 2013 00:26:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Sun, 19 May 2013 23:38:34 GMT]]>i prefer stainless steel too.Easier to clean compared to plastics.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006339https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006339Sun, 19 May 2013 23:38:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Sun, 19 May 2013 14:57:15 GMT]]>

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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006279https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006279Sun, 19 May 2013 14:57:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Steamer on Sun, 19 May 2013 13:55:49 GMT]]>

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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006254https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1006254Sun, 19 May 2013 13:55:49 GMT