Question 1

How to make steamed vegetables taste amazing?

Accepted Answer

I google some for you: 
1. Fresh herbs - Toss whole sprigs of fresh herbs, like parsley, thyme, or dill, over the steaming vegetables, or chop up the leaves and sprinkle them over the vegetables after they're cooked.
2. Garlic - Add sliced or chopped garlic to any vegetable, but leafy greens like kale really benefit from this extra zing. You can also sauté garlic with olive oil and toss it with vegetables after they're steamed.
3. Ginger - Place thinly sliced ginger at the bottom of the steaming basket and cover with butternut squash or other winter root vegetables. Like garlic, sauté ginger in olive oil first before tossing with steamed vegetables.
4. Lemon - Add a few slices of lemon or lemon zest to vegetables, like broccoli, green beans, and summer squash. You can also add lemon juice to the steaming water.
5. Olive oil - Before steaming, toss vegetables in the classic combination of olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
6. Sesame oil - Toss Asian vegetables, such as bok choy or gai lan, with toasted sesame oil, salt, and white pepper before steaming.
7. Fish sauce or soy sauce - Add a couple tablespoons of fish sauce or soy sauce directly to the steaming water.
8. Vinegar - Toss sweet vegetables, like sweet potatoes or carrots, with a splash of balsamic, red wine, or other vinegar before steaming to play off their natural sweetness

Question 2

Does the top secure tightly and could you also use these insert pans to carry food to a party or bring home takeout?

Accepted Answer

The lid does keep the top tightly when cooking in the instant pot. However, I don’t recommend to carry foods home. It might come loose or leaks when you move the container. I hope it helps.

Question 3

Are these pans 2 different sizes?

Accepted Answer

They are two same sizes, you can use one piece or pair at the same time. they both fit into the instant pot nicely.

Question 4

Can you make a 2 tier cake with these?

Accepted Answer

I have not used mine to make a cake, but I can imagine that you could make a two tier cake. I have only used mine so far, to make meats and vegetables.

(304 Food Grade Stainless Steel) - Stackable Stainless Steel Food Steamer Insert Pans with Sling for Pressure Cooker, Baking, Lasagna Pans, Instant Pot Accessories for 6,7.6l

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