Can Couscous be made in this steamer?
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Hello.I honestly have never tried. I do steam rice in it and it turns out wonderful. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
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I have the Calphalon double boiler and this universal steamer. The double boiler is perfect for cooking rice, quinoa or couscous. The steamer is more suited for teaming vegetables and such.
1738471
Hello. I honestly have never tried. I do steam rice in it and it turns out wonderful. Sorry I could not be more helpful.
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The steamer has rather large holes in the bottom so I do not think it would work for couscous. When my grandmother made it for me I remember her using an strainer with very small holes (like the one you would use to strain pasta). Hope this helps.
1196066
This was bought as a gift for a family member. I don't know the answer to your question, but the family member is very pleased with the steamer, even happy.
1209092
Technically, probably yes, as it's glazed inside. However, I believe that to make sauerkraut you would have to plug the vent holes in the cover.
1387160
You can use the steamer to make any kind of drinks. Just but the pwoder with the milk and steam it and it will be the same as in any coffee shop.
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Yes you can and it will be sanitized also. Being slow I stuck my finger in the steam and it was hot. Some cold water helped and I won't do that again.
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If the steamer was laid flat an artichoke would fit. But if you put it in a pot and the sides of the steamer go up to fit in the pot, I don't think an artichoke would fit.
1622337
Sorry, but we have not tried cooking with steam as of yet. We are extremely impressed with the roasts, chicken, and ham that we have cooked. All three meats were very juicy.
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You can steam anything in it, but it takes too much time to set up, steam, and clean. I gave it away.
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I haven't used it this way but it would be perfect for such use in my opinion and the holes should hold the couscous.
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Yes you can. I put one cup steel cut oats, 2 cups water and 2 cups milk. Cook 6-8hrs. Comes out perfect. Also, make sure you spray the liner with nonstick spray before you add ingredients.
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Hi Cathy, Thank you for the question. I would not recommend that steamer. I have had two of them and the plastic bottoms deteriorated and broke apart -- unusable. I then purchased the Secura 3-tier stainless steel food steamer with steam 360 technology at Amazon. I totally love it. I works great--very happy. Plus, you are not getting the plastic by-products in your food. Have a great day!
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I have never tried it, I am assuming you mean steamed cauliflower? If so I would guesstimate yes!
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you could, but why bother? Just put the couscous in a bowl and add boiling water. Cover with a plate and then fluff with a fork
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It's not a steamer in the conventional sense. 2 pcs (lid & bowl) made of silicone. Water only used for rice, quinoa, grits & etc where the seed or grain requires water to cook -- mixed as you would in a saucepan. Veggies (broccoli, corn, carrots) require no water. Oil/butter if u like. Comes with cookbook to lead u through. Mastrad has a website that has recipes & techniques, but amazon.com had better prices. We love ours.
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If you are talking pressure cooker, I would not. Although it is very sturdy, pressure cookers are temperamental, so to speak. It can be used with a steamer very well . Hope this helps.
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I have never done that but I don't see why not. Of course it would depend on cooking time. You would not want to steam something that would take longer than the pasta to cook. Know what ? I think I'll try it. Hope this helps. CW
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I have never tried, but I would think you could just put the veggies in the top part, water in the bottom part and it should steam them very well. I used mine for meat mostly. I also put a little seasoning in the water.