Steamer (discussion of models, tips and feedback)

I have recently had this one of the most demanded kitchen appliances. The children are small, I have a diet, and many things are harmful to my husband.
Everything turns out to be very convenient and tasty.

I use it mainly for cooking:
- Vinaigrette
- Cutlet
- Lazy dumplings
- Omelet with vegetables
And also sometimes for:
- Mashed potatoes
- Carrot casserole
- Fish
- Porridge

The manufacturer is Braun.
Who else has a steamer? Let's change recipes and secrets!
If you have any questions for me, I'll tell you more.

I recently gave up mine - I began to bake more in the oven. And before often I did
- boiled potatoes in their uniforms and without, you do not need to salt
- any frozen vegetable mixes
- fillet of fish, veal, chicken
- steam cutlets
- rice and rice with vegetables in an additional container without holes, add water, salt and spices
- manti
- and the most delicious, this is in season - corn in the mail, now we do it only in a double boiler

And it is much more convenient for me to use not a stand-alone steamer, but one that is made specifically for microwaves. I have it big enough, from De-Kok, the kit also includes a container for cooking rice. In it I cook vegetables for salad, chicken when you want to be boiled, meat for salad when you need it very quickly, because in the microwave everything is cooked much faster than just in a double boiler or on the stove, and takes up less space during storage.

I have Tefal. I mainly make steamed vegetables and steamed cutlets. We also love steamed fluffy dumplings (with a wide variety of fillings, but most of all with cabbage). It is very convenient that you can immediately make about 20-30 pieces. And not on a saucepan with gauze for 6-7 pieces.

- and the most delicious, this is in season - corn in the mail, now we do it only in a double boiler

If possible in more detail. We love corn very much, but I have not heard of cooking it in a double boiler.

[Alexandra]

Alexandra, and how do you make manti?
Dentist, dumplings, as I understand it, you are not lazy, but in the dough? I make these either in a cheburek maker or in a dumpling maker, but I just boil it in a saucepan. Once I tried to cook in a double boiler - it turned out rather dry.

[Dentist]

Dentist, dumplings, as I understand it, you are not lazy, but in the dough? I make these either in a cheburek maker or in a dumpling maker, but I just boil it in a saucepan. Once I tried to cook in a double boiler - it turned out rather dry.

These are not the same dumplings that are in water, they cannot be made in a dumpling machine. The dough is kneaded with kefir and soda. It turns out very fluffy and not dry, well, purely "Ukrainian".

Alexandra, how do you make manti?

Lyuba, I posted the manti recipe in the "Dough" recipe section

I hope you will like it. Write, if you do, what is the result

Now I got infected by buying a double boiler - worthwhile! who would suggest which one is better to buy? I rummaged around on an Internet, but with regard to cooking, I can't really single out anything ... help me decide on the functionality of this miracle of technology, by what criteria to choose!

Mine was bought in the mid-90s, even the name of the company has already been erased, it seems Kenwood ... now, maybe they have become more advanced, but if I understand correctly, there is only one principle - you pour as much water as you need to cook according to the table for a certain product , as soon as all the water has evaporated, the steamer turns off. The difference is in the number of levels. If you do not cook huge quantities, it is better to buy a multicooker, there one of the functions is a double boiler

I like mine - Brown - primarily because she has bowls made of very good plastic.And transparent ones seem to me very flimsy and fragile, and usually such parts are easily scratched and cloudy. I don't quite understand the meaning of the transparency of the steamer - all the same, because of the steam, there is little to be seen there, most likely. And what is there to watch for? But Brown has very pleasant material, albeit opaque. There is a feeling of strength, reliability. Only the lid is transparent.
In addition, Brown has a tray under each bowl, I heard that not everyone has it. Therefore, the broths are separated. And if there is no tray under the upper bowl, then all the juices from the upper product will flow to the lower one. And this is not always necessary.
So far, these are two criteria. There are also all sorts of little things.

there is only one principle - you pour as much water as you need for cooking according to the table for a certain product, as soon as all the water evaporates - the steamer turns off

Mine has a different principle: you always pour water in the same way and turn the knob - a mechanical timer. When the time is up, the bell rings and the device turns off. Then you drain the excess water. Pictures with food and time on the body itself, but in principle, when you use it, you set the time already intuitively (or according to recipes).

PS Oh, but I didn't even notice about the manty! Thank you, Alexandra, I'll try!

I say - I have an old-mode one ... but by the way, the miracle stove from my parents born in 1956, that is, release - plows like a cute one ... the simpler the device, the more reliable and durable it is :)

Agree. Therefore, I would not recommend an electronic steamer with an LCD display. Brown has just a mechanical winding handle and a regular bell. I also have a washing machine with mechanical control - two handles and no displays and a bunch of buttons.

Thanks for the information - I am already engaged in targeted searches!
And also tell me this thing: there are several bowls, but there is one - which one to choose? Do you often use several bowls together?

Brown has two large bowls, plus two bowl dividers, plus a black bowl for beets and carrots (so as not to smudge the white one), plus a bowl without holes for porridge, scrambled eggs, pudding, muffins. Both black and without holes - both are embedded inside the main one. The disadvantage is that both dividers and inner bowls can be inserted into a large bowl only if it is upper or used without a second large one. Because only the lid can be put on top of the bowl with the insert. The second bowl from above will no longer fit. Therefore, it will not be possible to cook carrots and rice at the same time (but is this often necessary?).
Usually I don't have two floors at all, but I hover one thing. The most demanded bowl is without holes. An excellent steamed omelet comes with frozen vegetables.
And two large bowls are needed right away, if, for example, steam cutlets are cooked - I make them small and they don't all fit on one bottom. Or meat / chicken / fish along with a side dish (side dish on the second floor). It just seemed to me that it takes a little longer to cook on the second floor (the steam above is not that hot, apparently). Therefore, it is better to put on the second floor what, under equal conditions, cooks faster.

[Brown has two large bowls, plus two bowl dividers, plus a black bowl for beets and carrots (so as not to stain the white one), plus a bowl without holes for porridge, scrambled eggs, pudding, muffins.
Hurrah! Found someone with a steamer like mine

Lyuba, could you tell us what kind of puddings and cupcakes you make? I can't think of anything besides rice and fish with vegetables, but I really want to use it to the fullest ... especially after the next experiments with the bread maker (when it is desirable to eat nothing for a couple of days)

Could you share the recipes, otherwise I don’t do anything except rice and fish. I don’t want to be idle

Could you share the recipes, otherwise I don't do anything except rice and fish I don't want to stand idle

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And it is much more convenient for me to use not a stand-alone steamer, but one that is made specifically for microwaves

What is it? sold separately from the microwave, or is it included ???

What is it? sold separately from the microwave, or is it included ???

Sold separately. There are different shapes and sizes. I have two of them, one like this 🔗 , and the second is larger, similar in shape to a goose maker. Both firms are DE KOK. Here I photographed my steamers. The larger one comes with an insert for cooking rice.

I have one that is oval. Very happy! But what about cooking rice in a small insert, can you give more details? I think the holes are too big. I twisted it this way and that, but I did not understand how to cook rice in it. If you have experience, please share.

I have one that is oval. Very happy! But what about cooking rice in a small insert, can you give more details? It seems to me that the holes are too big. I twisted it this way and that, but I did not understand how to cook rice in it. If you have experience, please share.

No, Tashenka, unfortunately I do not have my own experience of cooking rice in it, because I cook rice in a slow cooker. I just know from the instructions that this is a container for him. But I read on other forums that people put gauze on the bottom of this insert so that the grains do not fall through.

Who has tried the new Tefal VitaCuisine VS-4001 steamer ?? I saw on the Internet - well, just a miracle! interesting how in operation ..

At one time I dreamed of a double boiler, bought Tefal with three bowls, used it for a year and a half and gave it up. She stands at my place and gathers dust dear. This year I only got it once. I soar in summer all sorts of different vegetables and potatoes. It turns out a very tasty broth. In which I then shift the vegetables.
I really don't like taking care of her. There are a lot of things to wash. This fact is inconvenient.

If someone in the family is on a diet (like ours, for example), then a double boiler is convenient and practical. We also have Tefal with three bowls. We use it often.

Option for a quick and dietary lunch: on the lower floor - half a chicken or two pieces of red fish (salmon or trout), on the middle floor - potatoes, and on the upper floor - buckwheat in a rice tray (for 1 st. Buckwheat - 1.5-2 tbsp . water + a spoonful of vegetable oil + salt to taste). Thus, we get a side dish with chicken or fish and also very tasty buckwheat porridge for breakfast or dinner. Cooking time - 45 min.

I often make preparations for salads in a double boiler: eggs on the lower floor, chicken breasts on the second floor, and the frozen Capital Salad mixture on the upper floor. Cooking time - 40-45 minutes. After cooling, mix the chopped eggs and chicken with vegetables, add a cucumber (fresh or pickled) or an apple, salt and season with mayonnaise or sour cream.

Steam cutlets, millet porridge with pumpkin, vegetables for vinigred, manti.
After the appearance of the bread maker, manti, and especially hunon (such a large roll as a large manta ray), was also often made in a double boiler.

Baby food (vegetable purees, meat, meatballs) - ideally cooked in a double boiler. Mommies will understand me! You put everything in a double boiler, set it on the timer and go for a walk with your child. Upon returning, it remains only to grind everything with a blender and feed the child.

And it is very easy to wash the steam oven! With a dish sponge with detergent, the walls of the bowls and the tray, and the grates with a dish brush (crumbs from food are very quickly cleaned out). For all washing - a maximum of 5-7 minutes.

[Lilya]

Who has tried the new Tefal VitaCuisine VS-4001 steamer ?? I saw on the Internet - well, just a miracle! interesting how in operation ..

And I have Brown

Lilya I saw a couple of people praising her. They liked everything. And it was enough for me to see her live. Not okay. Therefore, I advise you to look at and touch it in the store. Think everything through. For example, I really did not like the insert bowls-baskets. Immediately I imagined how I got them out of the steamer with the finished product. Well it will drip from all the holes, and on the sides too. This is the first moment. Second, to wash these baskets by hand, in my opinion, is unrealistic.There are so many holes as small as a sieve. I would definitely not cook meat in them. Then, the rice bowl might be too small. It seemed to me so visually, after Brown. which seems to have the largest rice bowl. I cook rice in it for all the guests, but here, perhaps for two?
So, if I need to cook meat not in strainers, then I have to cook it in the largest bowl, without these baskets? It seems like it's 6 liters? I presented there a small piece of meat dangling over these 6 liters.
But she also has an interesting device. There, although it is not large, there is a saucer for extinguishing. This might interest you. True, you can also stew in sauce in any steamer with a container without holes, which is for rice. And yet it is interesting - but the volume there is also not super large.
In general, most of all in it I did not like these leaky baskets. Are they reliable at all?
Look in the store, touch it with your hands, think it over and then decide. Suddenly it is she who will sink into your soul

Owners of the Brown steamer - can you please tell us how wet this steamer is during cooking? I mean, how much does she moisturize the room where she works? I have a Tefal VC 4003 steamer myself - in principle, it suits me, but if you do not put a steamer under the hood, it turns out like in a laundry, continuous hot steam in the kitchen. My household members close me tightly in the kitchen so as not to feel this steam. Washing, of course, is not entirely easy, especially after meat products, the juice adheres so much to the mesh in the baskets that you will not want to use it again. It must be washed in the dishwasher.
The steamer in the Multicooker suits me for everything, except for the volume. If there was a steamer that emits as much steam as the Multicooker does during cooking, I would definitely buy a new one. By the way, the Multicooker steamer cooks faster than Tefale.

And I have Brown. I put it under the hood, then all the steam goes upstairs and the kitchen is dry. If this is not done, then you have to wipe the furniture from steam. But the furniture is only wet under the steamer, not the whole kitchen. In general, there are no problems with the hood turned on!

I have one that is oval. Very happy! But what about cooking rice in a small insert, can you give more details? It seems to me that the holes are too big. I twisted it this way and that, but I did not understand how to cook rice in it. If you have experience, please share.

I cook rice only in a double boiler, it gets crumbly and tasty. For cooking rice in my steamer there is an additional bowl, it has no holes at all, just a small trough.
I put the rice in, fill it with water (for 1 volume of rice 2 volumes of water), salt, at the end of cooking, add butter and that's it.

And I also tried to make pilaf in a double boiler, by the way it turns out great, I also cook milk porridge, it is not very convenient to stand and interfere.

I have kenwood. Her mother-in-law gave me a year ago, and then bought herself a brown, in fact, she wanted the same after my stories, but in the store when buying a vacuum cleaner she was given a discount coupon for this particular model of a double boiler, but for some reason she was unhappy with her, tried a couple time and does not use it more, says that mine is better, and that she likes it more after comparison, strange, I thought that brown was the most advanced. But I am very happy with mine, I use it all the time, I make all the vegetables there both just for side dishes and for salads, it turns out much incomparably better than in a saucepan with water, the carrots generally come out bright orange, I also make steam cutlets, omelets, and even porridge and all cereals I cook only there, because compared to cooking in water, of course, this is heaven and earth. But I haven't tried the fish yet, tell me who does the right thing.?
By the way, my trays are transparent, and at the same time everything is visible, but the steam does not interfere, and also, there is one common tray for collecting juice, but I do not cook more than two trays, there is no need, if vegetables, then beets down , but the sotal does not matter, but the cutlets, so I also put them on the lower tier, but you can also do the opposite, put them on top of the potatoes, for example, then the garnish will be saturated with broth, it can also be. But in fact, after a year of constant use, I almost always have one tray in use, two are rare, and three have never been there.

Well, since the new Tefal double boiler has flaws, it means I certainly will not change my 7003 for it. by and large, 7003 suits me all

[Zubastik]

Zubastik, in Brown the holes in the baskets are of the same shape as in the cartoon, oblong. The plastic is very reliable, each basket has its own pallet, you can put any product in any order. The juice from the fish will never get on the cutlets. Dark plastic insert for coloring food and of course a bowl for rice. If it doesn't fit into the dishwasher, wash it with my hands without any problems. There are 4 small holes in the lid and a lot of steam is obtained, if you cook for more than 20-25 minutes, I just open the window, that's enough. A friend's old Tefal with a net and without pallets, it seemed to me not convenient. You always have to think about what to put on, and wash without dishwasher and plastic looks very fragile.
Kiwi , I only do red fish or cod. A piece of salmon or trout about 1 kg with skin, in the middle I put pieces of lemon, dill and / or fresh rosemary, after rubbing the fish with salt from the inside. A piece takes up almost the entire bowl, I set the time about 30 minutes. The cod fillet can be laid out in several layers by sprinkling them with salt and lemon pepper (coarsely ground white / black pepper with lemon zest). Cooking time from 12-20 minutes, depending on the amount of fish. If in one layer 12 minutes is enough. Salmon, trout, fatty fish are not too old for them, and cod is rather dry, it is better to put less, check readiness and then add.

Well, since the new Tefal double boiler has flaws, it means I certainly will not change my 7003 for it. by and large, 7003 suits me all

So for me they seem to be shortcomings, but there are people who will say that my roof has gone and I don't understand anything.I wrote this only so that you would not miss anything when viewing this steamer and think about everything. Otherwise, as it happens, to celebrate, you grab a model of something, and only at home you begin to find flaws that do not suit you. So why change your steamer to a new one at all? Unless she is already quite old and asks for a replacement. They all have the same principle.
My first Brown plowed for 8 years, so I demanded to give me a new one, because it was already somewhat substandard type

[foxtrader]

foxtrader , I just saw her - my eyes lit up - I WANT! she's so unusual .. but then I decided to first find out the opinions of those who already have it .. I thought - if the reviews are enthusiastic, I will change ... nevertheless, although I am very happy with my 7003, but there are some minor flaws .. but since this new model also has disadvantages, then, indeed, it is not worth changing the awl for soap ..

Girls,
and who is familiar with the Mulinex AMA143 steamer?
looking at myself (so far the truth is only in the picture

she says that there is a "turbo ring" (to speed up cooking). What it is?

In general, I would like the smallest and simplest steamer, because I think that I will really use at the same time - only 1 bowl. And I don't have much space.
What do you recommend?

In general, I would like the smallest and simplest steamer, because I think that I will really use at the same time - only 1 bowl. And I don't have much space.
What do you recommend?

If you have a microwave oven, then a very good option is a microwave steamer. And they cook quickly (for example, all vegetables for an Olivier salad, 20 minutes, whole chicken, 25 minutes), because steamed, but microwaves and take up much less space than
electric cookers. I have two such microwave steamers, one smaller, the other larger. The bigger one even has an insert for cooking rice. I am very happy with my steamers and it doesn’t cost me to buy an electric one. I, in my opinion, even wrote about them here and uploaded photos. If so, I apologize for repeating.

[Andreevna]

Andreevna, considered this option. I read everything that is written about the multicooker here on the forum and on other sites, I came to the conclusion that the device is "not mine". For the same amount I decided to buy myself two new pots and a double boiler.
The steamers seem somehow cumbersome, I want a little

I also wanted "maaa small".

But then she sat down and thought, what I want to cook in her little? It turned out that it was quite small - not at all cost-effective, in terms of bookmarking the amount of products.

Well, for example, I need to prepare everything for a salad (or vinaigrette).
What products need to be put into a double boiler at a time for a salad - these are 3-4 potatoes, 1-2 carrots, 2-3 eggs, 2-3 chicken breasts (or sausage, or pork pieces or other meat), and what else should be laid for your taste ...

Now we cut the potatoes into cubes (I miss cleaning and other preparation) 1x1, rinse them from starch, remove excess water and put them in one or two layers in one tray (a bowl with holes), add lightly salt to taste, you can also put chopped eggs here.
Everything - one pallet is occupied!

The second pallet - put the meat and add salt, next to it, lay out the carrots in cubes of about 1x1 (or smaller) washed and slightly dried and add to taste. Instead of meat, you can put fish fillets, there will be no smell.
That's it - the second pallet is busy!

On the first tier I put food that will cook longer, so that you can easily remove the tray that cooked faster.

You can set the time for 30-40 minutes, and then try the readiness with a knife.

Here are two pallets for you!

I also prepare vegetables for vinaigrette. Or I cut beets and carrots into large slices. You can put meat or fish on the first tier (and add salt), and on the second tier vegetables from the freezer.

So think for what purpose you need a steamer.

I have a double boiler Brown for two trays, considered small. I like it, comfortable and durable, the lid closes tightly, does not "float" much.

So think for what purpose you need a steamer.

I plan to use for 1 person (my beloved): a piece of chicken or fish + a handful of vegetables. My family does not like such food and does not eat :(
But I climbed the net - it looks like 2 bowls - and this is at least less than 3 liters of these bowls, I did not find.

[Admin]

Admin, I also have Brown, but I do not pierce eggs. Over the years, only a few eggs have cracked with this steamer. A couple of times the truth leaked out, but they would have leaked out sooner, because, apparently, they were really cracked. Normal eggs are boiled calmly.

I plan to use for 1 person (my beloved): a piece of chicken or fish + a handful of vegetables. My family does not like such food and does not eat :(
But I climbed the net - it looks like 2 bowls - and this is at least less than 3 liters of these bowls, I did not find.

Take Brown for yourself, you will not regret it!

I also thought at first that it was not tasty from the steamer, but I add all the products when cooking to taste, they absorb salt and become tasty and not bland, and steamed vegetables are especially tasty, because juices do not come out of them like when cooking in water ...
And never cook for a long time, it is better to check readiness with a knife so as not to overcook.

I advise you to look at the recipes for cooking in a double boiler and their discussion at the very beginning of the topic, there I also wrote about vinaigrette and about fish soup, and about pate in a double boiler.

[Admin]

Admin, I also have Brown, but I do not pierce eggs. Over the years, only a few eggs have cracked with this steamer. A couple of times the truth leaked out, but they would have leaked out sooner, because, apparently, they were really cracked. Normal eggs are boiled calmly.

Yes, somehow I got used to it, because I pierce it for an egg cooker.

And I never pierced an egg, did not even think that it was necessary, well, the truth, not a single one cracked in a year.

I also thought at first that the steamer is not tasty ...

my question is not tasty, tasteless, I love boiled vegetables without salt and butter)) and if they are made with milk sauce, then this is generally a super duper holiday of the soul!

my husband doesn't eat that
I have already looked through the recipes, and I have plans to steamed fish soup)) like this I have read a recipe in "Russian cuisine in exile" for a long time, but I have never cooked it.

Girls, tell me, how relevant is the non-stick cooking near the steamer bowl? teflon in one model is Teflon coated at the upper bowl (not the whole bowl, but only the bottom, judging by the picture)?
in general, meat and fish sticks or is it a marketing rush?

but I also found a little one - Moulinex MV 1000, 2 bowls, 2 and 3 liters. 🔗
What is your opinion about this mulineška?

[Rustic stove]

Rustic stove, very relevant. It can really stick to plastic, mainly omelets, casseroles, fish. It will be easier to wash later.

[Rustic stove]

Rustic stove, very relevant. It can really stick to plastic, mainly omelets, casseroles, fish. It will be easier to wash later.

and I thought that the omelet was cooked in a bowl without holes, as if on a steam bath.
But what about pouring the omelet mixture "into the holes" ??

and I thought that the omelet is cooked in a bowl without holes, as if on a steam bath.
But what about pouring the omelet mixture "into the holes" ??

And this is how it cooks, in a rice bowl, which is inserted into the main bowl (Brown). I didn't make an omelet, but when I cook manti in the main one or in a paste in the rice bottom, I grease it with butter.

and I thought that the omelet was cooked in a bowl without holes, as if on a steam bath.
But what about pouring the omelet mixture "into the holes" ??

It is cooked in a bowl without holes. But personally, even butter did not always help me. It can stick. Yes, so unfortunate that then you have to scrub with a hard washcloth. Most often sticks to the very edges. Yes, I also make fish in such a bowl. So then it is easier to wash, and the fish is prepared in its own juice. Little juice is obtained, literally at the bottom, and the fish becomes juicier. I love red fish the most. I throw the files into this bowl, for each piece I put a piece of lavrushka and a thin slice of lemon. I pepper and salt immediately, sprinkle with spices. You can also throw fresh dill on top. It turns out delicious.
In a word, it's not so scary that it can stick there, but if there is a real opportunity to take bowls with a non-stick coating, then there's nothing to think about. It's a pity there are none in Brown.

Nothing sticks in my bowl. I think that such coverage is not needed. I don't even grease with omelette, besides, I constantly cook cereals and porridge in a bowl for rice, not a single gram has ever stuck, and even more so in bowls with holes, even the cutlets do not stick.

Girls, hello everyone, all happy holidays and big weekends
Immediately after the weekend, I went to my favorite forum with questions)
I presented myself to my beloved steamer, stopped at Brown FS20, I am very pleased with her, everything is very thought out, even the little things. BUT the instructions are very unclear about cooking rice and buckwheat. I read the instructions, but there is about rice in two places and is extremely indistinct. It is unclear whether to pour water into the rice itself and how much. Whoever has a good cereal in a double boiler - please write the volumes of cereal and water and the cooking time.