I usually avoid the kitchen like the plague, but for some time now I've been intrigued by electric steam cookers. They seem like they would be extremely easy to use - just chuck stuff in, set the timer and wait; and I very much enjoy steamed veggies, rice and chicken. So it appears, in theory at least, that they would be perfect for me. I wouldn't have to touch the stove top nor pots and pans, and yet I would still be able to cook tasty, healthy meals.
But I would like to hear from people who have actually used them - are they any good or will it just end up cluttering my cupboard while I order take-away or ask my OH to cook dinner?
From reading a bit online, it seems like people usually prefer those thingies you put inside a pot or a pan when they want to steam something, but I think I would like an electric one more, it just seems simpler to use.
Are they good enough for cooking meat (fish, chicken) and what should I pay attention to when choosing the one I want to buy (there are so many different models out there)?
But I would like to hear from people who have actually used them - are they any good or will it just end up cluttering my cupboard while I order take-away or ask my OH to cook dinner?
From reading a bit online, it seems like people usually prefer those thingies you put inside a pot or a pan when they want to steam something, but I think I would like an electric one more, it just seems simpler to use.
Are they good enough for cooking meat (fish, chicken) and what should I pay attention to when choosing the one I want to buy (there are so many different models out there)?