Bamboo steamer????

I got a bamboo steamer for christmas, how do i use it?

Bamboo steamer????
I see you have a baby you can even use it to make home made baby food I do. You just get a pot, wok or something fill it with water and boil or even med. Sit your steamer over it not getting the first layer where you sit your food into water bc you dont want it boiled. Add whatever you want in it , cover and the steam from the water cooks your food VERY fast so check it a lot. Its very healthy. It makes great fish and veggies.
Reply:as above, but also remember to put in the slow cooking things (ie carrots, broccoli) in first, and fast cooking things (fish, snow peas) last so that they are all ready at the same time. Otherwise use both levels of the steamer and put the faster cooking things on the top level further from the steam.
Reply:Find a pot that can sit the bamboo steamer on top of it. Fill the pot with water and boil the water. When you see bubbles, DO NOT place steamer over it...yet.





You can steam a lot of things with it. An easy recipe is to get a large piece of foil. Place the foil over a dish that will fit into the steam. Simple put a fillet of your favorite fish on the foil. Add a wedge of lemon and some fresh herbs. Fold the foil into a small pouch and place the whole dish in the steamer. NOW you can put the steamer over the pot. This way you don't burn yourself.





If you want to steam vegetables, you can use the same steps as described above. Just add a bit butter and a clove of smashed garlic to your veggies. The butter and garlic will really enhance the flavor of the veggies.





Cooking with foil is great. It makes clean up so much easier. Remember, it only takes about 15-20 minutes to steam fish so check it regularly. You don't want the water in the pot to dry up. Have fun with your bamboo steamer! =)