Orka Personal 12-Ounce Oval Steamer, Blue

 (9 customer reviews)

This is just great! So much easier than dragging out the pot of water and metal steamer. I have had no trouble cleaning it, I just swish it out and rinse while it is still warm and damp.

Keep in mind that this is quite small, definitely not enough for a side dish for two people (well, maybe if it's peas or something) and barely enough broccoli for one if you are a big vegetable eater. I bought a larger one as well for bigger meals.

I own three different sizes (all blue) Orka silicone steamers: 12oz oval, 33oz square, and 27oz round.
My favorite is the square while we can do a veggie dinner for two in it. The oval steamer is good for one person only or for a portion of a meal for two. The round steamer is the least used in our household due to its flimsiness. The square steamer is the sturdiest. The square and the round steamers are the same oz amount even they are labeled differently.
All the steamers work as advertised, they seal well and keep the moisture in while food is being microwaved. Some people state that their steamers do not seal. Perhaps they overload the steamers and do not line up the top correctly with the bottom. It happened to me once. Not anymore, I do overload the steamers but make sure the lid will line up with the bottom after the veggies melt down from their frozen stage.
I do use these steamers for 8 months now and I did not notice any discoloration. I steam carrots a lot...Read more

This is great! You can steam veggies in the microwave in just a few minutes. I make corn on the cob in 2 minutes. I also use it to steam carrots and sweet potatoes to puree for baby food (these take about 3-4 minutes). I can fit a whole sweet potato in if I slice it. I love it!