This steamer basket with mesh walls and stainless steel legs has 6 quart and 8 quart capacity variations. The steaming basket with 6 quart capacity is recommended for small families and 8 quart one for large families. It’s safe to steam baby food.

The advantages of steamer basket

This steamer basket is specifically designed for Instant pot pressure cookers, but can be used with regular pots and other pressure cookers.

It’s made of 304 high grade stainless steel with solid reinforcement on four sides and top rim. The steamer basket is durable and safe for metal utensils. It won’t corrode, chip, rust or tarnish. It’s dishwasher safe. The mesh steamer basket can be used as a colander. The legs can scratch the non-stick coating of the pot. It’s recommended to use a steamer basket with stainless steel pot or pan.

The steamer basket cooks vegetables and eggs. It also can hold and steam small products such as sweet corn or green peas. It’s perfect for cooking corn on the cob, asparagus, carrots, potatoes, heads of broccoli, cauliflower, artichoke and more.

 

How to use Instant Pot Steamer Basket

• add some water in a Instant pot (leave some space between the water level and a basket, so boiling water doesn’t reach your veggies).
• Cover the lid and steam for required time until the desired crispness or softness.
• When it’s ready, open the lid and let the steam out. 
• Serve vegetables on a plate or bowl.

Pressure cooker steamer basket features

• Stainless steel rim, handle and 4 legs.
• Steams vegetables, fruits, eggs, dumplings, seafood and poultry.
• 6 quart steamer basket prepares 3-4 servings of food.
• 8 quart steamer basket prepares 5-7 servings. 
• Silicone heat resistant handle.
• Designed for Instant pot pressure cookers.
• Dishwasher safe.
• Made in China.

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