- Best Overall: Anlisnut Stainless Steel Steamer.
- Best Value: Oster Double-Tiered Food Steamer.
- Best in Versatility: Tatung Rice Cooker.
- Best Countertop: Cuisinart Digital Glass Steamer.
- Best Bamboo: Helen's Asian Kitchen Bamboo Food Steamer.
- Best Stovetop insert: Zyliss Stainless Steel Vegetable Steamer Basket.
What is the use of steamer?
Steamers are used primarily to cook vegetables, seafood, and other foods where moisture retention is essential to visual appearance and taste. Food cooked in a steamer also maintains more of its nutritional value.
How can I steam without a steamer?
First, take three sheets of aluminum foil and roll them up into baseball-sized balls. Place them on the bottom of the pot, and pour in about an inch of water. Then rest the plate on top of the foil balls, and add whatever food you're trying to steam to the plate. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and steam away.