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Thai Chinese-style stacked steamer, 26 cm
Here is an inexpensive and very effective, intelligently-designed stacked steamer. Made of durable aluminum, this steamer is approximately 11" wide (26 cm which is ideal width, anything bigger and it won't work well on American stovetops) and 13" tall, and is comprised of four separate pieces. The bottom layer holds the water (up to 4 quarts), and fits nicely over any stovetop. The next two layers are similar to racks, as they have holes for letting steam pass through (see picture below). The top piece is a domed lid which is designed to prevent water from dripping on the food, and it accomodates larger food on the top layer. Much better than a bamboo steamer, as it's far easier to clean and can do more. Our favorite steamer especially to make jasmine rice the old-fashioned way (see below for photos and street vendor video). Makes excellent fresh spring rolls and more. Product of Thailand.
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More recipes that use the stacked steamer:
Khao tom madt
Sugarcane prawns
Khao neeo moon
Khao mahk fermented rice
Thai pumpkin pudding
Pumpkin custard.
Haw Mukh
Steamed Thai Dumplings, "Pun Sip Neung"
Also steam fresh fish, meat, and vegetables with this and enjoy a healthier meal.
We got the following email about the stacked steamer from customer James in Homosassa, Florida: "My wife loves her new rice steamer but she just had to point out at our last model (looked just like the new one) lasted 38 years and was purchased in Korat for 15 Baht (1967, 75 cents US at the time). She says she is sure the new steamer will as long, but is not sure I will."
And this from Lou in San Antonio TX: "I received my steamer today. It's made by Diamond, same as my old one I bought in Thailand in 1973. Again, thank you; great service!!!" |
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| Using the stacked steamer and stainless steel bowls to prepare perfect steamed rice. The old-fashioned method. |
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Just put 1/2 cup of dry, unrinsed jasmine rice into the bowl, top with 1 cup water, and place inside your stacked steamer. The stacked steamer has two levels and you can put one bowl on each level if you prefer.
With the base level at least half-full of water, bring it to a rolling boil and let it boil for 20 minutes. Remove from steamer and enjoy the perfectly steamed rice. There is an "artisan" feel to making rice this way. To give the rice a lovely flavor and aroma, we love putting about 1/2 teaspoon pandan paste into the water in the base level of the stacked steamer.
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Back in Stock: Stainless Steel Water Bowls
Keeping a bowl of fresh water in the refrigerator (or freezer) is common in Thailand. When guests arrive, cold water or ice is always available for them. 12 years ago when Jerry and Yaowalak got married, a relative gave us stainless steel water bowls exactly like this. We've used them almost daily, for everything. They're lightweight, durable, and convenient. Our kids have used them for watercolor painting, we use them as cereal bowls, ice cream bowls, anything around the house, on camping trips, digging on a sandy beach, and more. They look the same today as they did 12 years ago.
Use these bowls to make old-fashioned jasmine rice, more info here.
Made of pure stainless steel by Zebra-Head. Each bowl is 5 3/4" across, 2" tall, with 3 cup capacity. Product of Thailand. |
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Large Stainless Steel Stacked Steamer
Here we have a much stronger, larger stacked steamer, made by Rocket-Seagull in Thailand of heavy duty stainless steel. This is a restaurant-size, or for someone who likes to steam large quantities. The dimensions are 23" height, 14.25" width (20" with the handles). The top has a high dome for optimal steaming (prevents water from dropping on the food). The bottom layer is 6.5" deep and holds over 1 gallon of water. The middle two layers are 4" deep. The top knob, and the side handles, are highest quality bakelite.
This is more of a longterm investment for someone doing catering, or for a restaurant. Actually we only have 1 remaining of these, special ordered because we've had calls over the years for a large stainless stacked steamer. This is our cost price, and it's still quite high, but worth it if you are looking for a very high quality stainless steel stacked steamer.
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Stainless Steel Stacked Steamer, 30-36 cm
Will be avail again by June 2010
Price is $80-$125
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