The food might stick in the holes sometimes.
800 W
Manual
2 years
The moment your food is ready the steamer will automatically switch to the Keep-warm mode so you need not be in the kitchen and can go do something else while the cooking is in the process.
Not very big capacity.
The Aroma Housewares steamer is a real helper in healthy and tasty food cooking: it has non-stick bowls, a transparent tempered glass lid to keep watch over the process, comes with a measuring cup and a spoon. It is also really energy-saving.
1.5 quart
2 / different
Mechanical
Automatic Keep Warm
Removable non-stick inner pot, One-Touch operation
Metal body and bowls, Tempered glass lid
350 W
Rice Measuring Cup, Serving Spatula, Manual
1 year
The bowls are removable and can be put one into the other to save some space. Both bowls are dishwasher-safe, as is the lid, which simplifies maintenance.
It gets rather hot during operation.
Two see-through bowls will allow you to cook two dishes simultaneously and see how the process goes. The control is easy to get the grasp of and needs no special skills. Big food steamer for a big family.
5 quart
2 / equal
Mechanical
Automatic 60-minute timer
Power indicator light, Parts are dishwasher safe
Porcelain-enameled steel body, Plastic bowls and lid, Nested storage
400 W
Manual
1 year
Takes up quite some space.
400 W
Rice bowl, Manual
1 year
The bowls need careful cleaning due to thin plastic.
400 W
Manual
1 year
Performance
Hamilton Beach 37530A Digital steamer is the kind of device that can persuade you to eat healthily by showing you that steamed food can be not only good for our health but also really tasty. The device comes with three removable dividers and three baskets with transparent lids so you could keep watch what's happening inside. The total capacity of the steamer is 5.5 quart, which is on a big side, making it suitable for large families. Thanks to its 800W, it's also suitable for quick cooking sessions as well as keeping food warm once it's done. The option to stack bowls makes the Hamilton Beach 37530A a space-saving solution suitable both for home and office use. It is interesting that many consumers compare the Hamilton Beach 37530A with Veggie steamer and Tefal steam cooker. So we won't lie if we say that this steamer can soon become a serious competitor in the market.
Control
Conveniences
| Last updated price | $44.99 |
| Stock | In stock |
| ASIN | B00MA34AB0 |
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Small Healthy Family
Now, this is not just a food steamer but a rice cooker with a food steamer tray included, which is a great combination if you think about healthy food. This device is hardly appropriate if you're getting ready for a big Birthday party in your backyard but if it's about feeding your family, it's more than enough. The bigger bowl is big enough to fit 3 cups of uncooked rice and turn it into 6 cups of freshly cooked one. And since there are two bowls, you can both prepare the main dish (i.e. rice) and steam some meat or vegetables simultaneously by placing one bowl above the other. Or if you only need one dish and not two, you can still utilize this food steamer since the bowls can be used separately.
The main bowl has a non-stick finish so whatever you cook there, washing the bowl will be a cakewalk. The second "bowl" is a steam tray and it is made of aluminum so it is lightweight and fast when it comes to heating up. You can cook whatever you want with this compact kitchen appliance thanks to the materials proven to be safe for human health.
More Convenient Than Most
Besides the food steamer itself, the delivery package will also contain the measuring cup and a special rice paddle that will not scratch the non-stick coating when you stir the dish cooking in the bowl.
The steamer has the simplest controls and it will send your dish to the Keep-Warm mode automatically after the cooking process is complete. This is convenient when you can't or don't want to spend the time the dish cooks in the kitchen: you just set the device to start preparing and go do whatever you wish to do besides, be it reading a book or starting a laundry. You don't need to adjust the starting time so that your rice with steamed veggies is ready right when it's dinner time since even if it's complete too early it will still be kept warm without any additional efforts on your side.
Besides the convenience of the automatic Keep-Warm feature, there is also a tempered glass lid. Thanks to it, you will be able to monitor the process without having to lift the lid if you wish to. The lid also has a venting hole for the steam.
No Cluttering the Space
As we've already mentioned, this is a food steamer for a small family or a couple, not for some big events. It is not big in capacity and it is not big in size either so it won't take up much space on your counter and won't get in the way of your other kitchen activities. You can even hide it somewhere when you're not using it since it is not heavy to carry back and forth at all.
The appliance is offered in three color options: the classic white, black, and a red one. Depending on your kitchen interior design and your personal preferences, you can select the one you prefer.
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| ASIN | B009UQBAAY |
Compact Yet Capacious
The nicest feature of this food steamer is that despite being a 5-quart appliance (which is the standard for these devices) it is still fairly compact and easy to store. If you leave it on the countertop, it won't be in the way too much since it's not bulky and if you prefer to put it away when not in use, it will be easy to find the space for that, too. When not in use, the steamer can be made even more compact—the bowls are constructed to be put one into the other to save space.
The Oster steamer has two tiers, meaning you can cook two dishes simultaneously without mixing the flavors. Put the meat or fish into the bottom bowl and the veggies into the top one, turn the appliance on, and in some time, you will have a complete lunch, tasty and healthy.
The steaming bowls and the lid are made of transparent plastic, allowing you to monitor the preparation at any given moment without having to do anything. This also allows you to put them in the dishwasher when the cooking is finished, eliminating the need to spend time on washing everything by hand. Just wipe the main body with a cloth while the bowls are being washed.
You Are Free to Do Other Things
The Oster food steamer has a timer of up to 60 minutes and an automatic shut-off feature when the time is up or when there is no more water to make steam of. Owing to this, you don't really need to always be nearby as your food cooks—nothing can go wrong with it if you've set the settings right. Besides, if you need to quickly check if the appliance is on, it has a glowing red indicator right beside the timer. You can simply glance its way as you pass the kitchen while doing something else.
Safe to Cook In
The only thing we recommend you to keep in mind is that between the plastic bowls and steam, the Oster food steamer can get rather hot to the touch during the operation so you will need to exercise care as to not get your fingers burned. Otherwise, there is very little to complain about. The device is even FDA approved, therefore, it is considered safe to put food in.
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| Last updated price | $20.24 |
| Stock | In stock |
| ASIN | B00519EDIA |
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| ASIN | B00IK1VL68 |
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| ASIN | B001799HHK |
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What Is a Food Steamer?
So many words have already been said about the advantages of steamed food, its positive effect on human health is the secret of its worldwide popularity. There are several ways to provide your family with some of this healthy source of nutrients, and, contrary to some beliefs, steamed food can be tasty as well. Certainly, you can use a pot to prepare some steamed food, though it is not particularly convenient. Here is a solution! An electric food steamer can significantly simplify the steaming process and enhance its flavors. If you want to prepare tasty and healthy food effortlessly, look through our Food Steamer review and choose the best one.
We also recommend you to consider the benefits of rice cookers. These devices have gained popularity among people who want to lose some weight. We hope that purchasing a rice steamer will help you discover new tastes and diversify your daily menu. Slow cookers will come in handy if you don't want to sit in the kitchen for hours waiting.
What Features to Compare
Performance
Well, what should people know before purchasing a steam cooker? First of all, they should take into consideration its performance (capacity, number of baskets, and power). Having decided on the amount of food you need, you can easily choose the steamer that will satisfy your needs. For a 1-2 people household, a 3-quart food steamer will be enough. However, if your family is quite big or you like to gather guests at home, a 5-quart capacity steamer will suit you more! Although most steamers are equipped with 2 or 3 baskets, some models come with a single one. As for the power, it varies between 350W-1500W. It should also be mentioned that steam cookers with higher power will prepare food considerably faster.
Control
Please, keep in mind that the control system is a very important aspect when choosing a steamer. There are two types of food steamer controls - digital and mechanical. Mechanical food steamers are equipped with an adjustable mechanical timer. You have to turn on/off this device, then find the mode you need for cooking and press the button. Food steamers with the digital control system have a keypad and display which shows the cooking mode. Such type of steamer is very functional and simple in maintenance. So, you can easily program the kitchen appliance to prepare some food when you are away. Almost all food steamer models have the Keep Warm function. What does it mean? It means that your food will stay warm (after cooking is done) until you dish it up.
Conveniences
Finally, pay attention to the conveniences of a steamer maintenance. Its non-stick surface, beeping sound alerting about the preparedness of your food, water level indicators, the possibility to fill the water drawer with water during the cooking process - all those things that make the maintenance easy and convenient. It is also important to consider the material the chosen food steamer is made of. Undoubtedly, steamer devices made of stainless steel have a long lifespan. Nevertheless, their plastic analogs are no worse because they are made of heat-proof and durable material. In fact, you are unlikely to experience any trouble while cleaning the baskets of the device because the parts of food steamers are designed for cleaning in a dishwasher. Thus, you will be impressed with how pleasant the process of cleaning can be. Furthermore, manufacturers attach detailed instruction to every household unit for its convenient maintenance. It should be added that a measuring cup and a paddle facilitate the cooking process just as well.