Pans

[Carlos]

I've been looking around on the internet for a pan that i can cook different types of vegetables in, all at the same time. Is there a name for this type of pan? One with seperate compartments so it can be put on just one gas ring? Thanks

[Carlos]

Thanks for the speedy reply - I don't know if they even make them - what i'm after is a pan thats divided into say 3 (top view looking down like the mercedes symbol) different compartments - each one physically seperated from the next. Basically to boil, in water, 3 different types of veg on one gas ring without them mixing together. If I can't get one I think a steamer's going to be my next purchase. cheers

[Carlos]

I appreciate the advice - couldn't remember ever seeing one - i just wondered if one existed - don't like the idea of 4 rings being on all at once. I'll definately try out a steamer - just been looking at your link - seems an efficient way to cook veg and if the tastes as good as you say, and the vitamins a retained then i'm onto a winner. Cheers

[glenis]

treat yourself to a pressure cooker ,they have a divided trivet and you can cook different veg all at the same time in a fraction of the time and all the nutrients are not boiled away they cost from about �20.00 in argos

[CLOWN TICKLE]

try a camping or army surplus store

[sixpence]

carlos, I used to have one of these sets, 3 triangular saucepans on one gas ring. I didn't find them very successful, as different veg etc take different times to cook, and you have to use all three at once. Also, they are tall and narrow, and they seemed to be forever boiling over.
I bet I shall find mine the next time I clear out my kitchen cupboards!

[888sally888]

I use my steamer every day and its brill. I would never boil again!! Mine was from John Lewis. Make sure you buy some organic carrots too - they are fab steamed. Maybe I need to get out more........?

[nickmo]

is flogging one opf the 3 pan sets: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-Judge-triangular-enamel-saucepans_W0QQitemZ6285772323QQcategoryZ975QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If you want a 3 section frypan, have a look at : http://www.justpans.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=33&products_id=1563&id=fa504183034f95711a15237bff6611fb

Alternative is to use a divided Pyrex dish: http://www.arc-international-cookware.com/produit-en.php?idprod=42&cat=Ceramic%20Ovenware&lang=en&choix=produit_categorie&debut=0 like this - cover it and steam in a m/wave or use to roast veg in the oven.

As above - different veg etc will require different cooking times, so not necessarily the best thing to try and cook all at the same time.

[WendyS]

The only type of pan that I'm aware of that allows you to cook several different vegetables together is a pressure cooker which comes with its own internal little metal containers which all fit together in the big pan. If you don't want to use a pressure cooker you could try looking around for one at a car boot fair/charity shop and just use the aluminium containers in a big saucepan. I appreciate you want to save gas and just use one ring, but apart from potatoes, we regularly cook all other vegetables in one saucpan to save power, but cutting them into sizes which all take the same time to cook. Admittedly they're all mixed up, but as they all go down the same way, it doesn't really matter.