Taxed and Spent wrote:
>
> On 11/22/2018 1:31 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> >
> > "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Resizable-S.../dp/B001DDUZB2
> >
> > What's the point of it?
> >
>
> Otoshi buta (落し蓋, literally: drop-lid) are Japanese-style drop-lids for
> use in Japanese cooking. These round lids float on top of the liquid in
> a pot while simmering foods. They ensure that the heat is evenly
> distributed and reduce the tendency of liquid to boil with large bubbles.

I have been properly educated. I assumed they were adjustable pot
lids.
Didn't know they sat right on the liquid.

In that case, the steamer basket Ophy bought could work, I
suppose. Just set it on top of liquid. Upside down would maybe
work better for that use.