Tom Douglas by Pinzon 10-Inch Bamboo Steamer Basket
by Tom Douglas
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Tom DouglasBrand: Tom Douglas
Model: 4KCBX081
Color: Natural
Product features:
- 2-tier bamboo steamer for preparing vegetables, fish, dim sum, and dumplings
- Requires no oil and preserves more nutrients; controls texture and color of foods
- 2 baskets stack to accommodate different foods in each level
- Domed lid traps steam efficiently; loop handle
- 10-inch circumference and 6-1/4 inches high; hand wash only
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Tom Douglas by Pinzon 10-Inch Bamboo Steamer Basket
Customer Review: better than Norpro; would recommend
Summary: 5 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
I like Chinese cooking and I actually own Norpro Deluxe 3-Piece Bamboo Steamer Set for five years prior to adding this newer bamboo steamer to my kitchen, courtesy of the Amazon Vine program. While you are right to think nothing can go wrong in a low-tech item like a bamboo steamer, there are actually a few things that may affect your purchase decision.
First is the size. The diameter of this steamer is 10 inch and is quite generous. Make sure you have a stockpot that is wide enough (11in) and tall enough (you need at least 8in in). The steamer itself is only six and a quarter inch high, but since you don't want water to touch the bottom of it during steaming, you need to raise it an inch or two above the bottom of the stockpot using a rack.
Second is the construction quality. I am happy to report that this is a high quality item. Kudos to Amazon for coming up with this. In comparison to the Norpro steamer, I find this one MUCH sturdier. In fact, I don't think anyone will pick the other if the two were compared in person. Things like Chinese steam cake can get heavy. While I don't think my old one will break under the weight too easily, there is no reason to want a light bamboo steamer.
Third is the lid of the steamer. One critical feature of a bamboo steamer is to avoid condensation dripping back into the food because it would dilute the taste. Bamboo is usually quite good at this BUT your stockpot lid may not. In other words, the bamboo steamer's lid must shield the water dripping down from the lid of the stockpot. This steamer's lid works well in this regard because it is tightly weaved and so any water dripped on top of it will get dispersed into the weaving. Again, a good design.
The bottom line is I consider this a better buy. Congrads to Amazon for coming up with this quality item at a competitive price.
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