Steamer pan is a smaller saucepan but has holes in the
bottom of the pan. It holds food and sits in the top of the bigger
saucer pan. It keeps the food away from water. When the water boils only
the steam rises up through the perforated steamer pan and finally the
food is cooked. The pan also consists of a lid to help keep the steam
in.
Advantages of Steamer Pan
- Cooks faster.
- Retains color, flavor and nutritional value.
- Food can be served directly from the pan that prevents damage to
food's appearance.
- No extra handling or transferring of food is needed.
- Different foods can be cooked at the same time because there is
no flavor transfer.
