Silicone Colander can be immersed in boiling water, making it ideal for blanching and parboiling vegetables like broccoli, green beans, snap peas, spinach and edamame * Silicone basket has cylindrical shape and sits below top of pot for added capacity * Silicone Colander can also be used to quickly steam foods inside a saucepan * Heat resistant up to 600-degrees and is safe for use with non-stick cookware * Nonslip handles provide firm grip while shaking