Price: $144.95
Where to buy: Amazon, Wayfair
This steamer set comes with a ceramic pot and lid, as well as a steamer basket made of cedar and a terracotta steamer base. Our evaluators unanimously agree that this steamer would be a beautiful addition to the kitchen. But for the price, it had better be.
In our evaluations, it took about twice as long to boil water in it vs. a regular pot of water, but the dumplings we steamed in it came out evenly cooked. The cedar basket even imparted a light and pleasant cedar fragrance. And the pot retained heat, which can be a plus, especially in chilly weather.
“The pot was made of a cuddle-worthy smooth ceramic,” says Perry Santanachote, a CR writer who evaluated each of the steamers we mention here. “It was a cold, wet day, and I literally hugged the pot for warmth while eating dumplings.”
But like many expensive things, it’s pretty high maintenance. Jia, the manufacturer, says before using this steamer for the first time, you should make some congee (rice porridge) by filling the pot with water until it’s about 80 percent full, adding one cup of rice, and letting it simmer. By making this porridge, you’ll fill the pores of the pot with starch, which can enhance its durability, the manufacturer told Consumer Reports.
Even then, you may want to avoid using metal utensils in this pot. In our evaluations, scooping out congee with a metal spoon left marks on the bottom. Plus, its white exterior can darken from the heat. If that happens, Jia says marks can be removed by applying water and baking soda in a 10:1 ratio and letting it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
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