Steaming is a great way to cook your food without sacrificing the nutrient quality, or the taste. It is also one of the simplest ways to prepare your veggies after a long day of work. Despite the nutritional advantages of steamed vegetables, many home chefs like you are wondering how to choose a Steamer So here are the 10 Best Steamer you can find in Malaysia.
1. Tefal VC1401 Food Steamer 6L Steamer
This steamer has convenient removable grids. It has a capacity of 6L which is sufficient for daily use.
Specifications:
- Power – 980W
- Capacity – 6L
- Timer
- Automatically switches off
- Visible water levels
- Able to refill water during cooking process
Pros & Cons:
✅ Decent power
✅ Decent capacity
✅ Visible water level
✅ Able to refill water during cooking
Price: ~RM119.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Morgan MFS-29 Steamer
Super large capacity with double heaters. 28L which is hugeee – you can steam a whole chicken fam!
Specifications:
- Power – 1600W
- Capacity – 28L
- Timer
- Double heating system for quicker cooking
- Visible water levels
- Able to refill water during cooking process
Pros & Cons:
✅ High power
✅ Very large capacity
✅ Visible water level
✅ Able to refill water during cooking
❌ Expensive
Price: ~RM269.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Philips HD9104 Electric Steamer
Generally good for price that features an aroma fuser. 5L standard size for most affordable steamers.
Specifications:
- Power – 900W
- Capacity – 5L
- Timer
- Aroma fuser to enhance the aroma of your cooking
- Able to refill water
- Dishwasher safe
Pros & Cons:
✅ Aroma fuser feature
✅ Decent power
✅ Able to refill water during cooking
❌ Low capacity
Price: ~RM149.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Milux Food Steamer MFS-8001 MFS8001
Prepare stew and steam at the same time – how great is that? This steam comes with a cute set of stew pots too.
Specifications:
- Power – 800W
- Capacity – 3 + 3.5L (Steam tray), 0.8L x 2 (Stew pots)
- Bell ring timer
- Rapid steam release
- Double boiling
Pros & Cons:
✅ Multi functional
✅ Decent power
✅ Visible water level
✅ Rapid steam release
Price: ~RM130.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Elba EFS-G1035
A steamer with 3 removable tiers that have a large capacity for a cheap price. However the design is very basic.
Specifications:
- Power – 750W
- Capacity – 10L
- Stainless steel base
- Automatically switches off
Pros & Cons:
✅ Decent power
✅ Large capacity
✅ Visible water level
✅ Auto switch off feature
❌ Basic design
Price: ~RM119.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Trio TFS18 Food Steamer
Large 2 tier with double heating feature steamer. The double heating function allows the cooking process to be quickened.
Specifications:
- Power – 1800W
- Capacity – 20L total (10L + 10L)
- Timer with bell
- Double heating system to quicken cooking process
- Visible water levels
- Able to refill water
Pros & Cons:
✅ High power
✅ Large capacity
✅ Visible water level
✅ Auto switch off feature
❌ Quite Expensive
Price: ~RM195.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Khind Anshin SE50SS Multi Food Steamer
Cute looking steamer with 9 presets! It’s compact and can fit in your kitchen easily. It also has the special delayed cooking setting, where you can set in advance when you would like to start cooking, so your food is warm when you want to eat it.
Specifications:
- Power – 800W
- Capacity – 5L
- 9 presets
- Steaming and hot pot configuration
- Stainless steel making it rust free
- Timer
- Delayed cooking setting
Pros & Cons:
✅ Cute design
✅ Decent power
✅ Low capacity
✅ Non Visible water level
❌ Expensive
Price: ~RM349.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Hesstar HFS-3M Food Steamer
A 14L large steamer that has 3 tiers. This model is known as a quick steamer, where it can steam food within 15 seconds – woohoo! It also has a keep warm function, so you don’t need to worry about your food getting cold.
Specifications:
- Power – 840 – 1000W
- Capacity – 14L
- Quick steaming
- Keep warm function
- Timer
- Visible water levels
Pros & Cons:
✅ Medium to high power
✅ Large capacity
✅ Visible water level
✅ Quick steaming
Price: ~RM185.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Pensonic PSM-1603 Chef’s Like Food Steamer
Cheapest for those on a budget. It is a steamer that has a capacity of 9L which is quite sufficient.
Specifications:
- Power – 800W
- Capacity – 9L
- Automatically shuts off
- Water refill ability
- Water level is visible
- Timer with chime
Pros & Cons:
✅ Decent power
✅ Decent capacity
✅ Visible water level
✅ Affordable
Price: ~RM93.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. Midea Electric Steamer
Multi-Purpose 3 layer steam. This steamer has a capacity of 10L which is rather good. However, you can’t see the water levels from outside. It also has the auto switch off function which makes it easy if you’re busy and can’t keep your eyes on the steamer.
Specifications:
- Power – 1300W
- Capacity – 10L
- Stainless steel
- Timer with chime
- Automatically shuts off
Pros & Cons:
✅ High power
✅ Large capacity
❌ Non Visible water level
❌ Expensive
Price: ~RM269
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
11. Nakada Jumbo Food Steamer NS628
Nakada Jumbo Food Steamer NS628 is modern and has a patented design with 39 L additional large cooking capacity for a complete meal with sides with one switch. It owns 3 separate steaming panels and makes you able to steam various dishes personally and concurrently. It has no smoke, no oil, and is clean and tidy for the user.
Specifications:
- Color available: White
- Country of Origin: China
- Size Available: 41cm x 31cm x 51cm
- Voltage: 220-240V~ (50/60Hz)
- Power: 1800W
- Capacity: 13L
- Weight: 5kg
- Warranty: 1 year
Pros & Cons:
✅ Modern design
✅ Good hygiene
✅ High power
✅ Large capacity
✅ Saves time
✅ Easy to carry
❌ quite expensive
Price: RM265.00-RM269.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
12. Mi XB Electric Steam Lunch Box
Mi XB Electric Steam Lunch Box is another best food steamer in Malaysia. It provides a food-grade stainless 2 layer inner compartment and 3 eggs steam tray. It saves time and benefits the user for a smart switch as well as the calculation heating with water dry-protection.
Specifications:
- Color available: White and Pink
- Country of Origin: China
- Size Available: 25cm x 15cm x 21cm
- Power: 200W
- Capacity: 1L
- Warranty: 1 year
- Weight: 1.5kg
Pros & Cons:
✅ Aroma fuser feature
✅ Decent power
✅ Calculation heating with water dry-protection
✅ Light
✅ Saves time
✅ Easy to carry
✅ Convenient
✅ Affordable price
Price: RM99.00-119.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
13. Tefal Convenient Steamer VC1451
Tefal Convenient Steamer VC1451 is convenient for cooking with a mechanical timer. It can automatically stop after finishing cooking. You can store it easily and observe the visible water level. The most attractive part is it can refill the water while you are cooking. Also, it is 60 minutes of autonomy.
Specifications:
- Color available: White and Stainless Steel
- Country of Origin: Others
- Size Available: 30cm x 30cm x 27cm
- Power: 980W
- Capacity: 6L
- Weight: G.W 4.75kg; N.W 4.15 kg
- Warranty: 2 Years
Pros & Cons:
✅ Mechanical timer
✅ Visible water level
✅ Saves effort
✅ Easy to learn
❌ Quite expensive
Price: RM219.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
Here are several tips for you to use a food steamer wisely and cook the dishes tasty for your family:
1. Don’t add too much water
Water is the most essential component of steam cooking. We should check and adjust the amount of water before adding it.
2. Boil the water first
We need to boil the water in the first place before steaming. Then, add your food and start to steam it once the water is boiling. You might need to turn the heat up or down to look after the food.
3. Don’t steam for too long
This is the most challenging moment when steaming the food. You will worry that you cannot prepare and serve all the food together. Don’t panic, just leave your food in the pot and they will become soggy. After that, you pick a bowl and fill it up with ice water, place the food inside it and the food will be kept crisp.
4. Enhance the steam by using stock and herbs
Be creative! You can steam the food by using chicken or vegetable broth instead of plain ole water. You may add some seasonings like salt or lemon to the water before boiling. Herbs also can be added to the water to make the food different.
5. Make sure the seal is air-tight
The food must be actually touched by the steam. You have to pay attention to the lid closing because it will be hard to cook the food if the steam escapes. You can attempt to add a tea towel between the top of the steamer and the lid if you steam the food using a steam basket on the stove.
6. Prepare the food before steaming
While waiting for the food, you can add some ingredients to the mix, such as herbs, spices, garlic. Also, you may add some seasonings to your food to make it taste better.
Wishing to be a good chef among your family members or friends? Go and purchase a good food steamer at your nearby supermarket or shopping mall to prepare a liberal table. (You also can click the shopee and lazada link to buy one !)
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