Kitchen & Dining

Steamers

Stainless steel and bamboo steamers without plastic baskets against the food.

The basket, lid and liner all encounter heat and moisture during steaming.  We favor steel and bamboo and apply the same food-contact standard to accessories and replacement liners.  Steel is straightforward to wash; bamboo needs careful drying between uses to keep it in good condition.

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AGUARD MOMOBIN Silicone Microwave Steamer — 800 ml AGUARD MOMOBIN Silicone Microwave Steamer — 800 ml SILICONE Why we recommend it: A compact microwave option for steaming vegetables or making a small egg dish.  The Korean-made bowl and removable lid use platinum-cured silicone rather than a rigid plastic vessel.  Its 800 ml capacity is best for small portions.  Use the recipe’s required water, handle escaping steam carefully and let the food cool before serving. Materials: platinum-cured silicone $23.00★ 4.3 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
Wahei Freiz Takumiya TY-030 Stainless Pot and Steaming Plate, 26 cm Wahei Freiz Takumiya TY-030 Stainless Pot and Steaming Plate, 26 cm STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Vegetables and dumplings rest on an 18/0 stainless steel plate instead of a plastic basket or nonstick insert.  The matching steel pot doubles as a shallow hot pot and works on induction.  This Japan-made TY-030 set excludes the aluminum ladle supplied in other versions.  The maker specifies steel for the lid but does not identify the material of its exterior knob. Materials: 18/0 stainless steel $70.41★ 4.3 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
360 Cookware Stainless Steel Steamer Rack — Factory Second 360 Cookware Stainless Steel Steamer Rack — Factory Second STAINLESS STEELUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: A simple perforated steel insert keeps vegetables or seafood on an uncoated metal surface instead of a plastic steaming tray.  This is a flat, seven-inch rack for the listed 360 pots—not a self-supporting basket or universal insert.  It is made in Wisconsin and sold as a factory second, so expect possible cosmetic imperfections.  Check the pot fit and steaming setup before use. Materials: uncoated stainless steel (exact alloy not specified) $14.25 View product
Alessi Convivio Stainless Steel Steamer Basket — 24 cm Alessi Convivio Stainless Steel Steamer Basket — 24 cm STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Vegetables and other foods rest in a stainless-steel basket instead of a plastic steamer insert.  Its 24 cm shape is designed to fit the matching Convivio vessel, keeping the setup straightforward without pretending it fits every pot.  Made in Vietnam; the separate handles have a PVD finish, and a suitable pot and lid are still needed. Materials: 18/10 stainless steel · PVD finish on exterior handles $270.00 View product
EBM Stainless-Steel Mini Seiro Basket — 13 cm, Body Only EBM Stainless-Steel Mini Seiro Basket — 13 cm, Body Only STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: A compact perforated steel basket suits a small serving of dumplings or vegetables without a plastic steaming tray.  It is washable metal throughout and made in Japan.  This offer is the 13 cm basket body only: a matching lid and a compatible pan or steamer support are needed separately.  Its shallow interior is intended for small portions. Materials: stainless steel (grade unspecified) $10.00 View product
Fissler Original-Profi Stainless Steel Steaming Insert — 20 cm Fissler Original-Profi Stainless Steel Steaming Insert — 20 cm STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Add a steel steaming surface to a compatible 20 cm Original-Profi pot without buying a plastic countertop steamer.  The perforated basket lifts vegetables or dumplings above the water, and broad metal handles help with lifting and draining.  Made in Germany and dishwasher-safe, this is an insert only—you will need the matching pot and lid. Materials: stainless steel steaming basket and handles $129.95 View product
Korin 18/0 Stainless-Steel Three-Tier Steamer — 12.3 Inch Korin 18/0 Stainless-Steel Three-Tier Steamer — 12.3 Inch STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Two stackable baskets let you steam vegetables and dumplings separately over one water pot.  The Japanese-made set uses 18/0 stainless steel for its cooking surfaces, while the black grips and lid knob are exterior plastic, not food-contact parts.  It works on gas or electric stovetops; the full 16-inch handle span needs more room than a small saucepan. Materials: 18/0 stainless steel · iron · exterior plastic grips and lid knob (resin unspecified) $269.00 View product
Korin Kaku 18/8 Stainless-Steel Three-Tier Steamer — 12.5 Inch Korin Kaku 18/8 Stainless-Steel Three-Tier Steamer — 12.5 Inch STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Removable metal bases make it easier to clean this Japanese-made steamer after cooking sticky rice or dumplings.  Its two steaming tiers sit above a separate water pot, keeping food on stainless steel without a coated basket.  The square footprint leaves room for larger batches; allow space for the 15-inch handle span and use oven mitts on the metal handles. Materials: 18/8 stainless steel · iron $439.50 View product
Matfer Bourgeat Excellence Stainless Steel Steamer Insert — 28 cm Matfer Bourgeat Excellence Stainless Steel Steamer Insert — 28 cm STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Vegetables and dumplings rest in a perforated stainless-steel insert rather than a plastic steaming basket.  Matfer makes it in France and lists the Excellence steamer as NSF-certified, adding documented sanitation criteria to the material description.  This 28 cm insert needs a matching pot and lid; it is not a standalone saucepan for use directly on a burner. Materials: stainless steel $304.00 View product
Nagatani-en Bistro Mushi Nabe Ceramic Steamer — Amber, 2 L Nagatani-en Bistro Mushi Nabe Ceramic Steamer — Amber, 2 L STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: A removable ceramic grate keeps vegetables or fish above simmering water without a plastic steaming basket.  Unlike the standard Mushi Nabe, this flat-bottomed version can also sauté or roast when used as directed, so the same pot serves several cooking methods.  Made in Iga, Japan, with stainless-steel grate-lifting tongs.  Season before use; suitable for gas and oven cooking, not induction. Materials: glazed Iga clay pot, lid and steam grate · stainless steel grate-lifting tongs $320.00 View product
Nagatani-en Mushi Nabe Ceramic Steamer — Black, Medium 2 L Nagatani-en Mushi Nabe Ceramic Steamer — Black, Medium 2 L STAINLESS STEELCERAMIC Why we recommend it: Mushi Nabe uses a ceramic insert for steaming, with a thick clay bowl that can also hold soup or a shared hot pot when the insert is removed.  The cooking vessel and lid are ceramic rather than plastic; steel tongs lift the hot grate.  Made in Japan.  This traditional model needs seasoning and must not be heated empty or allowed to boil dry. Materials: Iga clay ceramic bowl, lid and perforated grate · fired mineral glaze · stainless steel lifting tongs $280.00 View product
Peach Brand 18/0 Stainless-Steel Square Steamer — 22 cm Peach Brand 18/0 Stainless-Steel Square Steamer — 22 cm STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: The square basket makes room for small custard cups or a layer of buns while keeping their cooking support metal.  This Japanese-made set includes a water pot, one steaming tier and a steel lid, and can be used on induction or gas.  Exterior phenolic-plastic grips help with handling; they are not part of the food-contact surface. Materials: 18/0 stainless-steel cooking surfaces · exterior phenolic-resin handles and knob $101.00 View product
Peach Brand 18/0 Stainless-Steel Three-Tier Steamer — 27 cm Peach Brand 18/0 Stainless-Steel Three-Tier Steamer — 27 cm STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Two metal steaming tiers let you prepare vegetables and dumplings over the same pot of water, with food resting on stainless steel rather than plastic trays.  The Japanese-made set works on gas and induction.  Its handles and lid knob are phenolic plastic outside the cooking area.  The three tiers include the water pot—there are two food baskets, not three. Materials: 18/0 stainless-steel pot, baskets and lid · exterior phenolic-resin grips and knob $113.00 View product
Ruffoni Stainless Steel Steamer Insert — 8 in Ruffoni Stainless Steel Steamer Insert — 8 in STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: This perforated steel insert lets vegetables, fish or dumplings steam above the water without resting on a plastic basket.  Made in Italy, it fits Ruffoni’s specified 3.5- and 4-quart soup pots; the supporting pot and lid are separate.  Its exposed stainless surface is straightforward to wash, and there is no nonstick layer to maintain.  Check the named pot series rather than relying on diameter alone. Materials: stainless steel (perforated basket, rim, handles and rivets) $120.00 View product
Shimomura FM-01 Stainless-Steel Steamer and Drop Lid Shimomura FM-01 Stainless-Steel Steamer and Drop Lid STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: A detachable stand gives this stainless-steel tool two useful jobs: a raised steaming plate, or a drop lid that rests over food while it simmers.  The plate adjusts from 14 to 23 cm, helping it fit cookware you already own.  Made in Japan, with no plastic food-contact components.  Keep steaming water below the low, 22 mm stand. Materials: stainless-steel perforated plate and removable stand $12.00 View product
Silampos Algarve Stainless Steel Cataplana — 32 cm Silampos Algarve Stainless Steel Cataplana — 32 cm STAINLESS STEELALUMINUM Why we recommend it: The rounded body and hinged lid trap cooking steam around shellfish, fish or vegetables without a plastic steaming chamber.  Both food and condensed steam meet stainless steel, with an enclosed aluminum disc underneath to spread heat.  Made in Portugal, this traditional cataplana has metal closures and a dishwasher-safe finish.  It cooks food in its own juices rather than lifting it on a perforated basket. Materials: 18/10 stainless steel cooking vessel and lid · steel handles and closures · enclosed aluminum base disc $149.95 View product
Williams Sonoma Thermo-Clad Stainless-Steel Braiser with Steamer — 6.5 Qt Williams Sonoma Thermo-Clad Stainless-Steel Braiser with Steamer — 6.5 Qt STAINLESS STEELALUMINUM Why we recommend it: A wide steel basket gives dumplings or fish more room than a narrow saucepan insert, and lifts out when you want to use the pan for a braise.  Food touches stainless steel, with the heat-spreading aluminum core enclosed inside the pan walls.  Made in Italy, this 6.5-quart set includes a metal lid and works on induction; check that its 18.5-inch handle span fits your stove and storage. Materials: 18/10 stainless-steel cooking surface · stainless-steel steamer and lid · enclosed aluminum-alloy core $399.95 View product
Williams Sonoma Thermo-Clad Stainless-Steel Steamer Multipot — 4 Qt Williams Sonoma Thermo-Clad Stainless-Steel Steamer Multipot — 4 Qt STAINLESS STEELALUMINUM Why we recommend it: The 3.5-quart perforated insert adds steaming space to a compact 4-quart pot, so the same set can handle vegetables, soup, or a small batch of stew.  Both the insert and pot interior are 18/10 stainless steel, keeping food off plastic baskets and the aluminum heating core.  Crafted in Italy and compatible with induction, it has an all-metal lid and handles that need protection when hot. Materials: 18/10 stainless-steel pot interior and insert · stainless-steel exterior and lid · enclosed aluminum-alloy core $299.95 View product

What we avoid

These are category-level exclusions when materials or treatments are disclosed.  Each product card explains why we recommend it and lists the disclosed materials.

PTFE / Teflon PFOA & GenX Leaded enamel Aluminum contact surfaces "Ceramic" quasi-coatings