Removable center post: The vegetable steamer's center post helps to easily insert into the pot and safely remove from boiling water. When the food is ready, use a fork to remove it from the boiling water so you don't burn your fingers. Easy to use and clean: Simply rinse the stainless steel veggie in the sink after use, and the highly polished surface makes cleaning easy! Can be used on stovetops, multi-cookers, ovens, and is compatible with all pots and pans. Wide range of uses: basket is not only used for steaming buns, dumplings, and fish, but can also be used as a draining tray, fruit plate, holding fruits, washing vegetables, holding, etc. It's a versatile tool that helps you prepare healthy and delicious meals with ease. Stainless steel: The basket is made of stainless steel, which is strong and rust-proof. It has dense holes and is heated evenly. Designed to last for years, they are the best investment for your kitchen. Retractable and collapsible: Once the petals are unfolded, the for cooking expands to 10.8 inches. Fits almost every pot/pan size or pressure cooker, opens like a water lily and folds compactly to save storage space.