Sunday, October 10, 2010

Orka Multi-Steamer, Green





Product By ORKA(5 customers reviews)
Lowest Price : $30.00

Product Description

Studies show time and time again that one of the healthiest of all cooking methods is steaming. Steaming helps retain valuable vitamins and nutrients in food, without all the added fat. Now steaming has never been easier, or more fun! Made from 100% pure premium silcone, a product found in nature, the Orka Steam Cooker is a safe and easy to use. The 42 oz size is our largest size available to date-it's the perfect size for family meals or longer cuts of meat and fish. To use, add your favorite meat, poultry or fish, vegetables and seasoning. Heat in the microwave; food cooks without added fats, steaming in its own juices. Meat remains tender, fish cooks without drying out and vitamins and minerals are preserved. The Orka Steam Cooker is heat safe to 430 degrees fahrenheit and is microwave and dishwasher safe. Steamer is not intended for oven or stovetop use. It features rigid, easy to grip handles, a non-stick and stain-resistant surface and as an added feature, a recipe booklet is included!

Technical Details
  • Silicone steamer for microwave use, larger size for family portions
  • Food retains essential vitamins and minerals; heat safe to 430 degrees F
  • Food is steamed in own juices, no additional fats needed; heat safe to 430 degrees fahrenheit, intended for micowave use only; dishwasher safe
  • Safe for oven, microwave, and dishwasher; recipe booklet included
  • 8-1/2 by 8-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches; 5-year warranty

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Customer Reviews
  
"Wanted so much to like this... but..." 2010-07-26
By Kiwi Liv (Bay Area, CA)
Pros:

- cute color

- steams well
- separates water from the veggies (helpful because I use the water when finished as a base for my gravy since it contains all the good stuff from the veggies)

Cons:

- handles do get hot

- pain in the A to wash 3 separate parts


The last part is probably my biggest complaint. I didnt think it was too much of a big deal when I bought it, but now that I deal with it nearly every day, I just find it a real pain to wash all these parts (since they are quite big). Hubby is definitely not a fan for this reason alone. I also live in an area that has hard water, so it doesnt stay nice & clean looking for long. If you can get passed the washing part, then it is a good steamer.

  
"Hard plastic parts retains strong odors, description not accurate" 2010-06-01
By LC (San Francisco, CA United States)
The steaming works as advertised. Bought at Macy's and returned because I wasn't happy with the product. Description is not accurate: only the colander component and lid are made of silicone, the transparent bowl and divider plate are made of hard plastic (needed to hold its structure/form, otherwise food and liquid would spill out). What bothers me is that the hard plastic retains strong odors like garlic after just one use. Also it doesn't indicate if that plastic is BPA free or not.

  
"Orka Multi-Steamer" 2010-02-09
By Sarah K. Gray (Myrtle Beach, SC)
Love this product!! I cook a lot of vegetables in the micro, this allows 2 at a time or can cook meat & veg. at once. Easy to clean too!

  
"Excellent steamer and serving bowl!" 2009-10-24
By Brenda K. Hancock (Missouri)
This steamer works beautifully for veggies. Perfect every time. It's also an attractive serving bowl. One of my best kitchen purchases.

  
"wonder microwave steamer" 2009-08-25
By Nathalie Knight
I had the occasion to witness several members of my family use this item while visiting in France this summer. Everyone has had a vegetable garden for years so we were able to compare many kinds of vegies, from potatoes to leeks, beets, and a few others, which normally would take a very long time to cook in boiling water. Everything cooked much faster and retained the important vitamins that would otherwise be lost during the boiling process. It also prevents the house from heating too much.I am enjoying my new purchase greatly, not to forget that it is dishwasher safe as well. At this time I have not yet used the top tray. I sometimes also use it as a simple strainer to wash fresh fruit or vegetables and let it sit in its base while draining, and for storage in the fridge since it has a convenient lid.I find this product totally awsome and practical.