[Jarred Santos]

Shoppers are RAVING over THIS $45 Kmart kitchen gadget​

We here at the Seniors Discount Club are always on the lookout for kitchen gadgets that make our lives easier. After all, we believe that cooking should be a fun and relaxing activity, not a chore!

That's why we were so excited to hear about this three-tier steamer from Kmart that's apparently taking the internet by storm.

One kitchen-savvy woman posted her healthy veggie dinner on Facebook, and she was all praises for her $45 find, claiming it was ‘the best purchase’ she’s EVER made at Kmart.

‘My only regret is that I should have gotten it a long time ago. We give it a 10/10,' she added.

Another one chimed in, clearly sold on the product: ‘I have to have one of these. They are the best.’

This three-tier steamer is the latest craze among Kmart shoppers. Credit: Kmart​

On Kmart’s website, the three-tier steamer’s description says it’s great for ‘nutrient-rich meals’, and that it comes with three steam columns, a removable base, and an easy-clean drip tray.

Made of plastic and stainless steel, it weighs just over 4 kilos and has a total capacity of 12 liters (1.6 of which is for the water tank, just to be clear).

Among the product’s listed features is an automatic off switch with overheating and boil-drying protection.

But what do reviews say?

Overall, the product is rated 4.8 stars out of 5 with 112 reviews.

One reviewer wrote: ‘Have bought this item before and lasted more than two years. It is used frequently and is good value for money.’

‘Vegetables taste way better,’ another added.

Not everyone was satisfied though, as there were a couple of less-than-stellar reviews.

‘The only downside is the lid does not take heat well (lid & lid handle glue weakens/detaches during use). I've gone through 3 steamers! Keep your receipt!’, one person advised.

‘The size is just great but it let itself down with the fact the bowls come with separate bases and the lid doesn't sit flush on top. Just lots of messing about, I felt,’ added another.

Veggies are usually top of mind when it comes to steamed food options. Credit: Pexels/cottonbro​

Just what benefits are there of steamed food in the first place?

Well for one, steaming helps retain nutrients that would be otherwise lost with other cooking methods like frying or baking, such as omega 3 in steamed fish, as well as vitamins A, B, and C for steamed veggies.

In general, we can definitely see why this product has become popular among shoppers; it really does seem like a must-have for any home cook out there (especially those of us who are short on time).

So what do you think of this latest kitchen gadget from Kmart? Is it something you’d consider buying? Or is it a ‘no’ for you – if so, why?

Maybe you even have some tips when it comes to steaming food!

By all means, do share with us your comments and suggestions below!

Source: YouTube/Food Network Asia​

 

[Suzanne rose]

I steam all my vegies . This is something I might look at purchasing.

I also steam fish and my son steams dumplings.

I currently use a microwave steamer and for larger amounts I use a double steamer on the stove

 

[Zemo]

"Gotten", "liters", "way better" -- we ARE going progressively more and more Yankified, aren't we? Necessary or ignorance? Aren't we Australians? And why "veggies", with a double g?

 

[EILEEN W]

"Gotten", "liters", "way better" -- we ARE going progressively more and more Yankified, aren't we? Necessary or ignorance? Aren't we Australians? And why "veggies", with a double g?

I so agree. I get the horrors when I see such poor use of our wonderful ENGLISH language because people are so brainwashed by American TV shows or are they just too lazy to speak and write properly? Come on 'Seniors Discount' writers - I think most of your readers are Seniors who prefer correct usage of our language.

 

[Zemo]

I so agree. I get the horrors when I see such poor use of our wonderful ENGLISH language because people are so brainwashed by American TV shows or are they just too lazy to speak and write properly? Come on 'Seniors Discount' writers - I think most of your readers are Seniors who prefer correct usage of our language.

Hear, hear! Thank you. So many of the items in the SDC pages come directly from Yank sources. Gives me a bad case of the extreme irrits.

 

[Vicki.E.]

Reviews state one steamer lasted 2 years, another has gone through 3 steamers already, so being made of plastic and stainless steel they most likely ended up in landfill. Not very good for the environment and a waste of money in the end. Surely would be better to invest in a good quality stainless steel tiered steamer that should last a lifetime or use the bamboo steamers. ☺

 

[MollyDeeChippy]

But you can do same thing in a microwave. I steam all my veggies in the microwave

 

[Penny4]

I always used a 3 tier steamer when my boys were growing up. I also have stainless steel steamers that sit on top of saucepans with the saucepan lid. They are all in the cupboard as I don't use them anymore.
I should get them out & start using them again.

 

[terri]

I steam all my vegies . This is something I might look at purchasing.

I also steam fish and my son steams dumplings.

I currently use a microwave steamer and for larger amounts I use a double steamer on the stove

Stay with what you know Suzanne Rose. It will be a large gadget that obviously would get a lot of use with you but if it needs replacing often, then your current methods work for you and dont take up any more space.

 

[Aitchtee]

I use a small steamer that I bought from a swap- meet about 20 years ago for $15 and for steaming Christmas puddings I use stainless steel steamers that sit on top of saucepans . I can steam a batch of 6 puddings simultaneously The best steamer I own fits 3 different sized pans.

 

[kayd27]

"Gotten", "liters", "way better" -- we ARE going progressively more and more Yankified, aren't we? Necessary or ignorance? Aren't we Australians? And why "veggies", with a double g?

What difference does it make if you understand the message. We were talking about steaming vegetables. The proper way is to write the whole word not the stupid abbreviations. We, Australians, seem to complain about the silliest things while making words shorter with truncations of simple words such as "arvo" for afternoons, "burbs" for suburbs and the worst of all "Chrissie" for Christmas.

 

[Mr Benson]

And cookies for biscuits; sidewalk for footpath is now even getting traction!

 

[Ricci]

I have a 3 tiered steamer similar to the Kmart one. It has had plenty of use over the years (I've had it about 20 years) but I've never had to use all three tiers! I've cooked whole meals in it, start with chicken a bit later add potatoes and a bit after that add the other veg. It's also good for fish, rice, and steamed desserts etc. As far as I'm concerned it's a very important piece of my kitchen equipment.

 

[Zemo]

What difference does it make if you understand the message. We were talking about steaming vegetables. The proper way is to write the whole word not the stupid abbreviations. We, Australians, seem to complain about the silliest things while making words shorter with truncations of simple words such as "arvo" for afternoons, "burbs" for suburbs and the worst of all "Chrissie" for Christmas.

It makes a hell of a difference when the language becomes mangled and stays that way. I know we were talking about steaming vegetables, but why should we bastardise the language to emphasise the subject? How long before it becomes "Sydney Harbor"? Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, oy, oy, oy! The old teachers are rolling in their graves.

 

[JayKay]

Live and let live.
Each to his own.

Veggies is spelled with double g because of the preceding short vowel sound.

 

[Nana Zorak]

But you can do same thing in a microwave. I steam all my veggies in the microwave

I don't even own a microwave as they are not conducive to personal health. I think they are a very lazy way to cook & have taken the advice of someone who works in a scientific job that they are not a healthy thing to have in your home. I do however like the idea of the steamer & will definitely look into buying one.

 

[Ricci]

I don't even own a microwave as they are not conducive to personal health. I think they are a very lazy way to cook & have taken the advice of someone who works in a scientific job that they are not a healthy thing to have in your home. I do however like the idea of the steamer & will definitely look into buying one.

You won't regret it, they are super easy to use. There will be a bit of trial and error while you get the cooking times exactly right to your liking, but on the whole a great little machine!

 

[Penny4]

I don't even own a microwave as they are not conducive to personal health. I think they are a very lazy way to cook & have taken the advice of someone who works in a scientific job that they are not a healthy thing to have in your home. I do however like the idea of the steamer & will definitely look into buying one.

You're not alone thinking that about microwaves.
Many years ago, we got Origin Energy to visit our home to check radiation levels, as we have a small electricity station between our neighbour & us. The company has specialist technicians who test radiation levels in people's homes.
My microwave was fine.
The electricity station was okay as the radiation levels didn't reach our home/garden.
I won't delve into the rest of the findings, but it certainly eased our minds.
The worst was a plug in digital clock. That had the highest radiation level.

 

[Macarj]

I have always steamed my veggies just with a pan of water on the stove yo don't need some electric gizmo just to steam veggies

 

[Gsr]

I have a steamer I have had for over 20 years, I used it all the time when my children were young. Cost me $15 at Woolworths at the time. It is all plastic, the steaming baskets are a hard clear plastic material. It is still in really good condition. Has 2 baskets, one deep, one not so deep. I don’t use it as often now my children have left home. I bought most of my sisters, brothers one as gifts after I found mine so handy, they still all have them as well. The part I liked the most was putting the food on, set the timer, and no need to stay around watching for boil overs, saucepans boiling dry etc. shortly after I bought all mine I noticed the baskets changed to a light weight thinner plastic. I doubt many of those ones are still around.