There's a 60-minute timer along with a bell so you know exactly when your food is done, plus a visible water gauge so you always have an accurate reading of how much liquid is left in the steamer. The disadvantage of this method is restrictive size and the Intellisteam, like the larger steam oven does allow you to cook larger quantities at once whilst leaving your cooker hobs free for other tasks. The instruction book includes recipe inspiration to kick-start your Intellisteam journey and show how easy creating healthy steamed dishes can be. As a safety measure there is also a boil-dry alarm to alert you to low water levels, and a safety cut-out, just in case.

Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). As you can see his looks a bit more golden than mine so probably I’d be more generous with that syrup next time.As you can see above, the steam does stay in its respective compartment rather than starting to cook food in the neighbouring sections. I use wholegrain rice most often and have found that using the steaming method helps the rice to absorb all of the water and puff up nicely. I have always been fond of steamed puddings but rarely make them as I don’t like faffing with pots wrapped in foil, tied with string etc (I am a microwave the Christmas pudding kind of girl).

With thanks for the Morphy Richards Intellisteam steamer review model as part of the Morphy Innovators programme.But there’s just something comical about steamers that makes me feel like I’m stepping into Abigail’s Party. And for those days when you’re running late or need to keep food warm for longer, there’s even a Keep Warm function so your meal is hot and ready to serve for up to 40 minutes after cooking.