Glass Steamer Basket

Whether you’re an enthusiastic home cook or a seasoned chef, our glass steamer basket will revolutionise your cooking skills, especially if you are looking for a healthier way to prepare your meals. Discover how to preserve all the flavours and nutrients of your favourite dishes while making everyday cooking quicker and easier thanks to the Pyrex® glass steamer basket, an absolute must-have piece of cookware for your kitchen.

Discover the Pyrex® Glass Steamer Basket

The Pyrex® steamer basket is much more than a simple kitchen utensil. This handy everyday cooking companion offers all the versatility you need to prepare delicious, healthy meals. Made of high-quality borosilicate glass, this steaming basket is designed to withstand extreme temperatures, going from the freezer straight into the oven without any risk of warping or breaking. The transparent glass material allows you to monitor the cooking process, guaranteeing flawless results every time.  

The Pyrex® glass steamer basket is a particularly flexible kitchen tool that can safely go in the oven, in the microwave, on the hob (on top of a pot of boiling water), and in the dishwasher. Whether you wish to prepare crunchy steamed vegetables, delicate fish, or homemade Japanese dumplings, this basket lets you put together a dazzling array of recipes more efficiently than ever.

Good to know: Thanks to its ergonomic design and convenient handles, our steamer basket is safe and comfortable to use.

How to Use a Glass Steamer Basket?

Nothing is more straightforward than using a Pyrex® basket for steam cooking, even for less experienced chefs. Thanks to its convenient design and immense versatility, it will quickly become a go-to in your kitchen. The first step is to fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling, place the steaming basket on top of the pot so that it sits over the water without touching it.

Next, arrange your food inside the steamer basket, making sure nothing overlaps to guarantee even cooking. A steamer with a basket can be used to prepare an immense variety of dishes, from vegetables to meat, fish, seafood and even eggs and dumplings. Once you’ve arranged your ingredients to your liking, cover the pot with a suitable lid to keep the steam in and cook according to the recipe instructions.  

Thanks to their clever design, the Pyrex® steamer baskets can also be stacked over a single pot, allowing you to cook even more food simultaneously. A great tip is to use the boiling water in the pot to cook other foods, such as pasta, rice, or potatoes! Once everything is done to your liking, ease the baskets out using the ergonomic handles and enjoy your delicious, healthy dishes steamed to perfection.

Why Choose Steam Cooking?

Cooking in a steamer with a basket offers multiple advantages, making steam cooking a go-to method for lovers of healthy, balanced cuisine:

●       It requires no added fat, making it a light, healthy cooking method. By avoiding the use of oils and butter, you can reduce the calorie count of your dishes while preserving the natural flavour of your foods.

●       Steam cooking preserves the nutrients in your foods, particularly vegetables. Unlike other cooking methods, which can induce a significant loss of vitamins, steaming leaves these precious compounds intact. Steam cooking also promotes an ideal texture, colour, and flavour, resulting in tender, easy-to-digest dishes.

●       It’s a highly versatile cooking method that can be used for preparing an immense variety of ingredients, from vegetables to meat, fish, and seafood. You could even try your hand at steamed desserts! Whether you are vegetarian, flexitarian, or enjoy an omnivorous diet, cooking in a glass steamer basket allows you to prepare healthy, balanced meals without compromising taste or nutritional quality.

Recipe Ideas to Prepare in Your Glass Steamer Basket

With your Pyrex® steamer basket, the culinary possibilities are endless! Here are a few simple yet delicious recipe ideas for you to try. Use your new steamer to the fullest:  

Crunchy Steamed Vegetables: Prepare a selection of fresh vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, green beans, and courgettes. Slice or cube into evenly-sized pieces and arrange into the steamer basket. Cook until tender but still slightly
crunchy. Serve with a light sauce made from cottage cheese, lemon juice, and
fresh herbs for a tasty, healthful dish.

Fish en Papillote: Wrap fresh fish filets in parchment paper, along with a few slices of lemon, fresh herbs, and your choice of spices. Arrange the papillotes in the steaming basket and cook until the fish is tender and flakey. Serve with
whole-grain rice and vegetables for a balanced meal.

Homemade Gyozas: Prepare a gyoza dough using flour, water, and a pinch of salt. Stuff with ground meat, vegetables, or seafood according to your preference. Arrange these dumplings in the steamer basket and cook until puffed up and steamed to perfection. Serve alongside a slightly spicy soy sauce for a tasty, comforting dish.

Why Choose a Glass Steamer Basket?

Choosing a glass steamer basket offers many advantages over its plastic or metal counterparts. Pyrex® borosilicate glass is known for its incredible sturdiness. Unlike plastic, it doesn’t warp or crack when exposed to heat, even under extreme temperatures.

Glass is also a non-porous material that doesn’t retain odours or stains, guaranteeing clean, hygienic cooking with every use. Unlike plastic, which may deteriorate over time and release harmful substances, borosilicate glass remains safe and healthy even after multiple years of constant use.

Finally, a glass steamer basket is also an eco-friendly choice. Unlike plastic, which is petroleum-based and can take hundreds of years to break down, never completely disappearing, glass can be recycled and reused indefinitely without losing any of its qualities. Opting for glass helps reduce plastic pollution and preserve the environment.