Posted on Wednesday, 22nd September 2010 by admin
- Micowavable fish and vegetable steamer
- Adjustable steam vent
- Plastic; white with clear lid
- Dishwasher safe
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Progressive International Microwavable Fish & Veggie Steamer
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September 22nd, 2010 at 5:36 pm
One bunch of asparagus filled it up; I was hoping for a little more capacity. The steamed asparagus was delicious although I overcooked it a little (this thing is FAST). Washed in dishwasher, top rack on heated dry overnight and when I took it out this morning the parts didn’t quite fit any more – some warping after just one use. Glad I didn’t pay a lot! I’m sold on the concept though.
Rating: 2 / 5
September 22nd, 2010 at 6:14 pm
this steamer is just awesome for frozen vegetables. you will have to experiment and play around with the time settings the first few tries, but once you find the perfect length of time for whatever vegetable you’re trying to steam, write it down and you’re set forever. it couldn’t be easier to make moist, delicious, nutritious, tasty vegetables a part of your daily meals.
if your microwave has adjustable power settings, then try to dial down the power level a little if you’re having problems finding the right cooking times. you may also wish to offset the lower power level by slightly increasing the cooking time. this should help with avoiding dried or unevenly cooked vegetables. also, the lower the power level, the less the risk that the plastic will warp. i don’t use the highest setting on my microwave when steaming for this very reason. if your microwave doesn’t have adjustable power levels and this steamer is warping, then it’s time to buy a new microwave! this useful feature is well worth the upgrade.
finally, this steamer is a simple breeze to clean up. you’ll absolutely love it if you can make it past the initial trial and error period.
(oh, one more minor thing: the picture on the amazon page makes the steamer look white, but it’s actually more of a beige color, if you care about these things.)
Rating: 5 / 5
September 22nd, 2010 at 6:46 pm
I’ve had this steamer for almost a year now and it has proven to be sturdy. I use it primarily for veggies, but have used it for chicken, fish, and bacon. I don’t recommend using it for bacon, as it will warp the insert. I like the slide covered vent in the cover.
In the picture on Amazon it appears the cover has a tab on it to aid in removing the lid. This is not the case. The lid fits into a groove in the base quite snugly. This is good for cooking, but makes it a bit difficult to remove the cover when it is hot out of the microwave. Overall, tho, I’d buy this again.
Rating: 4 / 5
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:41 pm
This is a piece of garbage. I used it once to microwave steam vegetables and the damn thing warped. Neither the insert nor the cover will now fit back on the base. It is now useless and will be thrown out with the trash.
It should also be noted that I also ordered the Nordic brand version of the microwave veggie/fish steamer and it works beautifully. It has not warped with use and it cooks the food wonderfully.
My experience has shown that Progressive microwave cookware is junk while Nordic is a reliable brand.
Rating: 2 / 5
September 22nd, 2010 at 8:48 pm
i love this item.. i think its a great idea. easy to use.. just needs a tighter lid. i got it on sale in a store for half the price but i would get again!
Rating: 4 / 5