Guest guest Posted February 8, 2010 Report Posted February 8, 2010 hi there, I have a question for all you cooks out there. What do you use for steaming veggies, and for cooking your rice. My rice cooker broke, so I was just using a regular pan until I burned one by forgetting the rice. Then I burned up my veggie steamer pan that I have used for about 10 years!! (new baby, lol) so I have seen there are some rice cookers that also are veggie steamers, should I get one of those, or is a plain rice cooker better. other ideas? Just thought I would see what some of you are using befor I go and buy new appliances/pots. Thanks for your thoughts! Danielle Quote
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2010 Report Posted February 9, 2010 I have a very cheap black and decker rice/vegetable steamer that I bought at Target at least ten years ago. I use it for rice and chickpeas (steam is the secret to great hummus). I very rarely steam vegetables; I usually stirfy or eat raw (occasionally, I will use the microwave, in a tempered glass dish). ________________________________ DanielleB <mylameoww Tue, February 9, 2010 12:01:01 AM [veg_grp] veggie steamer/rice cooker? Â hi there, I have a question for all you cooks out there. What do you use for steaming veggies, and for cooking your rice. My rice cooker broke, so I was just using a regular pan until I burned one by forgetting the rice. Then I burned up my veggie steamer pan that I have used for about 10 years!! (new baby, lol) so I have seen there are some rice cookers that also are veggie steamers, should I get one of those, or is a plain rice cooker better. other ideas? Just thought I would see what some of you are using befor I go and buy new appliances/pots. Thanks for your thoughts! Danielle Quote
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2010 Report Posted February 9, 2010 Hi, For veggies, I have one of those metal sieve like fans you put in the pan with water and steam them. It is great as depending on how much veg there is I can choose a pan - or if the only clean pan is the big one I can use that. The water is then used for gravy or soup base. Rice - I just boil it in a pan of water. For Indian rice I might fry it with spices and then add water for pilau rice. Some one showed me a way if you boil the rice for a bit and then steam it, it comes out less sticky but then I thought it was rather like a boil in a bag and didn't like it. Best wishes, Belle , " DanielleB " <mylameoww wrote: > > hi there, I have a question for all you cooks out there. What do you use for steaming veggies, and for cooking your rice. My rice cooker broke, so I was just using a regular pan until I burned one by forgetting the rice. Then I burned up my veggie steamer pan that I have used for about 10 years!! (new baby, lol) so I have seen there are some rice cookers that also are veggie steamers, should I get one of those, or is a plain rice cooker better. other ideas? Just thought I would see what some of you are using befor I go and buy new appliances/pots. Thanks for your thoughts! > > Danielle > Quote
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2010 Report Posted February 9, 2010 I use my steamer/ rice cooker more then anything. Before I had the cooker to steam the veggies I used this little basket thingy that fits into a pot. I know they are under 5.00. Debbie ________________________________ DanielleB <mylameoww Tue, February 9, 2010 1:01:01 AM [veg_grp] veggie steamer/rice cooker? Â hi there, I have a question for all you cooks out there. What do you use for steaming veggies, and for cooking your rice. My rice cooker broke, so I was just using a regular pan until I burned one by forgetting the rice. Then I burned up my veggie steamer pan that I have used for about 10 years!! (new baby, lol) so I have seen there are some rice cookers that also are veggie steamers, should I get one of those, or is a plain rice cooker better. other ideas? Just thought I would see what some of you are using befor I go and buy new appliances/pots. Thanks for your thoughts! Danielle Quote
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2010 Report Posted February 9, 2010 Hi, When my rice cooker broke I got a smallish pressure cooker and used the fan type steamer-independently bought-that is great for many kinds of veggies. I know there are new ones that are esp. made for the microwave but I find that stove top ones are faster as I also enjoy the rising steam/fragrance of the vegetables, Marika Quote
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2010 Report Posted February 10, 2010 I have a rice steamer with a veggie steam basket that can go on top and it works great, shuts itself off when the rice is done so I don't ever have to worry about burning the food. I think it's by black and decker Quote
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2010 Report Posted February 11, 2010 I have one of these too, that I got at a yard sale vor $5.00. I just love it! Brown rice in 20 minutes! , " raskolnikdieum " <raskolnikdieum wrote: > > I have a rice steamer with a veggie steam basket that can go on top and it works great, shuts itself off when the rice is done so I don't ever have to worry about burning the food. I think it's by black and decker > Quote
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2010 Report Posted February 11, 2010 I have an electric pressure cooker which is also a steamer. I can make brown rice in 8 minutes. It is really simple to use and is in use almost every meal. M On Behalf Of Kim Thursday, February 11, 2010 9:20 AM [veg_grp] Re: veggie steamer/rice cooker? I have one of these too, that I got at a yard sale vor $5.00. I just love it! Brown rice in 20 minutes! <%40> , " raskolnikdieum " <raskolnikdieum wrote: > > I have a rice steamer with a veggie steam basket that can go on top and it works great, shuts itself off when the rice is done so I don't ever have to worry about burning the food. I think it's by black and decker > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2680 - Release 02/11/10 02:35:00 Quote
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2010 Report Posted February 11, 2010 That's the best way. When I am in a hurry I use Minute Rice brown rice. Which is also very delicious. Hugs and Kisses Cynthia Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T " Marilyn Daub " <mcdaub Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:30:32 RE: [veg_grp] Re: veggie steamer/rice cooker? I have an electric pressure cooker which is also a steamer. I can make brown rice in 8 minutes. It is really simple to use and is in use almost every meal. M On Behalf Of Kim Thursday, February 11, 2010 9:20 AM [veg_grp] Re: veggie steamer/rice cooker? I have one of these too, that I got at a yard sale vor $5.00. I just love it! Brown rice in 20 minutes! <%40> , " raskolnikdieum " <raskolnikdieum wrote: > > I have a rice steamer with a veggie steam basket that can go on top and it works great, shuts itself off when the rice is done so I don't ever have to worry about burning the food. I think it's by black and decker > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2680 - Release 02/11/10 02:35:00 Quote
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2010 Report Posted February 11, 2010 I make large batches and freeze what I don't use. Rice freezes well. M On Behalf Of cforbes12000 Thursday, February 11, 2010 2:37 PM Re: [veg_grp] Re: veggie steamer/rice cooker? That's the best way. When I am in a hurry I use Minute Rice brown rice. Which is also very delicious. Hugs and Kisses Cynthia Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T " Marilyn Daub " <mcdaub <mcdaub%40roadrunner.com> > Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:30:32 < <%40> > RE: [veg_grp] Re: veggie steamer/rice cooker? I have an electric pressure cooker which is also a steamer. I can make brown rice in 8 minutes. It is really simple to use and is in use almost every meal. M <%40> [ <%40> ] On Behalf Of Kim Thursday, February 11, 2010 9:20 AM <%40> [veg_grp] Re: veggie steamer/rice cooker? I have one of these too, that I got at a yard sale vor $5.00. I just love it! Brown rice in 20 minutes! <%40> <%40> , " raskolnikdieum " <raskolnikdieum wrote: > > I have a rice steamer with a veggie steam basket that can go on top and it works great, shuts itself off when the rice is done so I don't ever have to worry about burning the food. I think it's by black and decker > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2680 - Release 02/11/10 02:35:00 Quote
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2010 Report Posted February 11, 2010 That's true and also all types of cooked and steamed vegetables. Cynthia Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T " Marilyn Daub " <mcdaub Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:54:50 RE: [veg_grp] Re: veggie steamer/rice cooker? I make large batches and freeze what I don't use. Rice freezes well. M Quote
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2010 Report Posted February 11, 2010 This is why I have a freezer, just for me. It is full!! M On Behalf Of cforbes12000 Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:06 PM Re: [veg_grp] Re: veggie steamer/rice cooker? That's true and also all types of cooked and steamed vegetables. Cynthia Sent via BlackBerry by AT & T " Marilyn Daub " <mcdaub <mcdaub%40roadrunner.com> > Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:54:50 < <%40> > RE: [veg_grp] Re: veggie steamer/rice cooker? I make large batches and freeze what I don't use. Rice freezes well. M Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2680 - Release 02/11/10 02:35:00 Quote
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