Simple tips on how to steam food, from vegetables or proteins to buns, dumplings, & desserts––even without special equipment. Here are 3 ways to do it.
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time1hr
Total Time1hr10mins
Course: Chinese Steaming
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: How to steam food
Author: Judy
Ingredients
Steamer Set-up #1
A pot or wok with a lid
A heat-proof dish that can fit inside the wok or pot
Something to prop up the dish above the water(like a metal steam rack or a clean metal can)
Steamer Set-up #2
A stainless steel steamer
Steamer Set-up #3
A bamboo steamer
Instructions
Select your favorite method of steaming depending upon what you have on hand in your kitchen arsenal.