Combining design and functionality, this steamer basket is crafted from hygienic and easy-to-clean stainless steel. Perfect for steam cooking healthy and wholesome vegetables, fish or even cakes and buns. The perforations allow the circulation of steam, while the clever collapsible mechanism helps to save space in your cupboards. It folds out to rest in a pan - food can be placed directly on top of the steamer, or it can support a bamboo steamer for more traditional Chinese recipes. A removable center handle allows you to lower the steam into a pan or wok of boiling water. Simply place your food on top and leave the steam to do its work! The water level in the pan should be lower than the base of the steamer, otherwise the food will boil instead of steam.