| Product: |
Tefal 2-Tier Aquatimer Steamer |
| Date: |
02/10/02 (713 review reads) |
| Rating: |
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Advantages: healthy eating
Disadvantages: steam is hot, need take care
I purchased my 2-tier, Aquatimer Steamer from a local discount electrical shop and I must admit that I wondered, when I got it home, why I had bought it. It cost just eighteen pounds, so maybe I was tempted by a bargain. I had intended to keep it as a Christmas present for my daughter, but I decided to use. This is the result.
The instructions are very simple to follow so off I went. Vegetables peeled and chopped into smallish cubes and thin slices and arranged in the bowl. Water added to base reservoir and timer turned to twenty minutes. The timer shows how much water you need for each time span, so you can't boil it dry. ( Mmmm, at least the manufacturers are aware that there are lots of people like me out there!) Result: Firm but cooked fresh vegetables. A chef's delight but, sadly, not a favourite of mine. A little cheese sauce soon changed that!
My second adventure was with the rice bowl which is included. You add the recommended amount of water (its in the handbook) to the rice and place the bowl inside the larger steaming bowl. Put the lid on. Add water to reservoir. Set the timer according to rice type. American long grained rice took 14 minutes to steam and then I washed and drained it to remove the starch. Decided it wasn't quite cooked so I put it back on to steam some more. Result: Yuk! This would have been excellent for putting up wallpaper. Horrible!
My experience with the rice bowl was the result of my inability to follow instructions, Or, rather, my refusal to follow them. My advice here is that you at least read the instructions before starting to cook. I was flushed with success after steaming though vegetables to perfection and came slightly 'unstuck' (or stuck up) with the rice.
You get: a base unit, two steamer bowls, a rice bowl, and a lid. You also get instructions (also helpful) and a few cooking suggestions.
The benefits of this appliance are many
. Its so easy to use and you can cook a whole meal in your steamer if you like steamed fish, chicken, etc. You can poach, scramble or boil egs in it. Rice, I'm told, is excellent made in a steamer (once you get the hang of it, I presume.)
From my own point of view this is a really healthy way to cook and eat. Steamed vegetables are low in calories, high in vitamins and minerals and will help you with good nutrition and weight control. You can eat a huge plate of vegetables with your meat, fish, or whatever you choose and know that eventhough you feel full after your meal, you won't be putting on huge amounts of weight.
Excellent appliance, easy to use (if you follow instructions). I would recommend to anybody.
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delawney - 02/10/02 I currently faff about with steaming pans over ordinary pans on the hob - I could so be tempted by something as simple as this! |
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