This 3-piece asparagus steamer ensures stems cook using a small amount of water, while the tips steam gently to ensure the perfect, crisp-tender texture. The encapsulated base on this mirror-finish stainless-steel pot boils water quickly and evenly for precise cooking. More versatile than its name, this steamer"s tight-mesh basket is designed to steam corn on the cob, green beans, broccoli or shellfish. The vent on the tempered glass lid releases steam to prevent boilovers.Also ideal for blanching vegetables, steaming vegetables in a cooking pouch, even preparing multiple hard-boiled eggs. With the bale handle and tight mesh design, basket removal is easy. The liquid drains automatically and food stays inside the basket. Use the basket separately as a colander to rinse fruits, vegetables or pasta in the sink. Stainless-steel wire mesh basket and cooking pot. Induction capable. Dishwasher-safe. CHEFS signature collection of professional-grade kitchen tools, cookware, bakeware, dinnerware and more, is available only at CHEFS Catalog. You will love the selection -- meticulously crafted and tested to delight the most discerning cook, these tools deliver exceptional quality, performance and durability in the kitchen.Product Features• Deep tightly-woven wire mesh basket ideal for steaming vegetables or shellfish • Mesh design drains liquids back into the pot • Deep size to use as a colander and rinse fruits, vegetables or pasta in the sink • Also ideal for blanching vegetables, steaming vegetables in a cooking pouch, or boiling eggs • Vented tempered glass lid to release steam and prevent boilovers • Induction capable • Mirror-finish stainless steel cooking pot