Бамбуковая пароварка для риса 2 уровня  

Steaming is a classic method of preparing dumplings, and a bamboo steamer is the traditional vessel for doing it. Once you’ve learned how to steam in a bamboo steamer, though, dumplings aren’t the only dish you can prepare: you can also use it to healthfully steam vegetables, meat and seafood.

How to steam in a bamboo steamer

Step 1:

Line the bottom of the basket(s). You want to do this to create a divider between food and basket, so it won’t stick. Cabbage or lettuce leaves are common liners.

Although cheap and easy to obtain, cabbage and lettuce do not impart much flavor. Consider adding banana leaves, corn husks or grape leaves to impart a flavor to what you’re cooking.

Now, lay your food on top of the leaves, in a single layer. Foods like dumplings shouldn’t be jammed together. Lightly touching is fine, but make sure they have space so they won’t stick together once cooked.

Step 2:

Find a pot that your steamer will fit in snugly, or where it can hover over the pot. A wok is ideal, but you can also use a large pot. Fill the pot with about 2 inches of water, or you can also fill with a broth to scent whatever you’re cooking.

Step 3:

Fill the wok or pan with 2 inches of water. On medium heat, without the steamer on top or any sort of cover, bring the water or liquid to a simmer. Do not let it come to a boil.

Step 4:

Once the water has reached the simmering point, place the steamer over or in the pot. Make sure the lid is on. Let the simmering water warm the contents of the basket, checking the progress occasionally.

Continue cooking until the food has cooked through; this will vary depending on what you are cooking. These pork and vegetable dumplings, for instance, took about 15 minutes on medium simmering heat.

Note: Keep an eye on the water levels, as you don’t want the water to run dry. If you feel like it might be running low, gently lift the steamer to check. Even though the sides of the steamer may not be hot, use gloves because the steam that rises can be very hot as you lift it. You can add more water if needed, and then place the steamer back on the wok.

To remove, use tongs or a spoon, as the food in the steamer will be hot, and the steam rising will be, too.