How to Steam Vegetables

Many people use electric steamers to steam their vegetables.For people on a budget, It would be very costly and definitely unable to purchase.I use  a stainless steal steamer basket to steam my vegetables. This gadget is very affordable at $10. I love this kitchen gadget because it is durable and rust free, It is very easy to store due to the size.It looks like a sunflower when the stainless steel leave opens. It also has tiny holes to absorb the steam from the water with a loop in the middle to remove it from the pot. I love to steam my fresh carrots,string beans and many other vegetables.. It has a lot of healthy benefits which includes preserving the nutrients and natural flavors in the vegetables. You can also use it to steam seafoods, I haven't used it for my seafood, Whenever I decide to do

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so, I will be happy to share my experience.

It is very simple and easy to use ths gadget.

First I chose the vegetables that I would like to steam.

I chose 1 cup of fresh baby carrots

I preheat 1/2 cup of water and bring it to a boil

Carrots are washed and placed

in the center of the basket

The basket is closed and placed

in the pot of  boiling water

Once the water evaporates

the other 1/2 cup of water is added to the pot

Continue steaming the vegetables

in the covered pot until they  are soft

You will notice that the vegetables are tender and moist

You can check by sticking a knife into the vegetables

You should be able to smoothly cut the vegetable

with no resistance.

Serve hot!

My thoughts on the "Stainless Steel Steamer Basket are:

 it is a great asset  to your diet and health

 and a great kitchen accessory.

Lastly, it is budget friendly!

Click on the link below for video tutorial:

https://youtu.be/ioU8EZKRhB

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