Tray-style steamers include collapsible, perforated models, which are most often made of metal like aluminum or stainless steel, although there are some models made from heat-resistant silicone.

Consumer Reports evaluates the best type of food steamers and explains what you can expect from bamboo, ceramic, silicone, stainless steel, and countertop electric steamers.

Steaming Made Easy: Bella Two-Tier Electric Food Steamer. ... A Hot Mess: Concord Stainless Steel 3 Tier Steamer Pot. This versatile steamer pot left our dumplings unevenly cooked and damp.

Metal steam pots, and some pasta pots, include a deep, perforated metal insert that holds asparagus spears, corn-on-the-cob, lobster and shellfish. Prices begin at around $40.

Best stainless steel steamer: Le Creuset 3-Ply Multi-Steamer - £64.99 Best convenient food steamer: Tefal 2 Bowl Steamer - £39.99 Best hob food steamer: Tower Essentials 3-Tier Steamer - £27.99 ...

Being stuck at home has given us more time to rethink our set-up, whether that's home improvements or what we’re eating. If you’ve decided that you want to clean up your diet, then it's worth ...

Best electric steamer – Morphy Richards 470006 intellisteam food steamer: £129, Morphyrichards.co.uk Best for easy storage – Judge JEA25 3-tier steamer: £32.95, Onbuy.com ...

Being stuck at home has given us more time to rethink our set-up, whether that's home improvements or what we’re eating. If you’ve decided that you want to clean up your diet, then it's worth ...