Silicone Steamer Basket

I am extremely pleased with this steamer, and find it a vast improvement on my old metal, folding steamer. As it is flexible, it fits different size saucepans which is useful; it is very easy to clean; having handles at the sides rather than a central one (like the metal versions do) makes it easier to use and more versatile (eg could be used for steaming fish); there's no need to lift it out of the pan to serve the veg, simply drain the veg as usual and spoon out directly from the steamer - no problem. Thanks for a great product!

I use this nearly every day - even in a conventional steamer to add an extra tier on top of other food. I serve directly from it in the pan and remove when empty with a fork through the handle if necessary.

My mother bought me this steamer and I'm delighted with it. It doesn't fall apart like my old metal fan steamer. It doesn't scratch my non-stick saucepans. It is better for smaller quantities and so is ideal when I don't want to use my big tower steamer. I agree that you can't easily lift it out without the food falling off, but this is a minor irritation and I just drain food in the normal way. Maybe four handles would be better. It takes up no space in the dishwasher.

I purchased this steamer basket for occasional use for which it is very useful. It can suffer from the problems that others have outlined but as it sits in the saucepan it makes good use of the steam and cooks the steamed food very well unlike some steamers that fit badly on the top of a saucepan. So used with care it is very useful. As it does not scratch the steamer can be stored inside a saucepan to save space and is easy to clean.

I like this steamer basket and use if quite a bit. The flexibility comes in hand when using in the same saucepan as a stainless steel basket. If care is taken when lifting food doesn't fall off the edge. Very useful, nice looking and wonderful to wash and dry (as opposed to my old folding steel one!)