Shopping For A Steamer

These units let you prepare family-size batches of healthy steamed fish, vegetables, and rice, without the added calories of butter or cooking oil. Manufacturers have taken the concept a step further by creating divided trays and two-tier designs so that multiple foods can be steamed at once. Many of these units have timers that shut the unit off when the set cooking time has expired. No matter which model you choose, remember that fresh vegetables should be cooked as quickly after picking as possible to retain their full vitamin content. When shopping for a steamer, consider how often you will use the appliance. Specialty features translate into increased price so be sure to select a unit that matches your needs. Automatic Shutoff: On models with timers, this feature turns unit off when cooking time has elapsed. Flavor Scenter: A feature that lets you add fresh or dried herbs, lemon juice, or wine to enhance the flavor of steamed foods. Timer: Lets you set desired cooking time. Convection Steamer: A steamer with an added convection fan that cooks foods up to 33 percent faster. Rice Bowl: Most steamers come with a separate non-slotted bowl that can be used to prepare rice. Steaming Basket: A large slotted container that holds the food to be steamed. Steamers can be bought from major stores in Bahrain selling electric goods.