Steamers

Steaming is a healthy way to cook a variety of food, including vegetables, rice and fish. There are a number of different steamers are available, the most common being a pan with holes in its base that fits snugly on top of another pan of boiling water. Steam the lower pan rises through the holes to cook the food, whilst the lid on the upper pan keeps in the steam.

There are also 'petal steamers' - collapsible stainless steel baskets that open and fold shut. The food is placed into the basket, then placed over a pan of boiling water.