You can totally steam food without a steamer — it’s super easy! 🌟 Here’s how:
🍲 DIY Steaming Methods:
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Colander or sieve in a pot:
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Place a metal colander or a fine-mesh sieve over a pot with a couple inches of boiling water.
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Make sure the water doesn’t touch the food!
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Cover with a lid (even if it doesn’t fit perfectly).
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Plate and foil balls:
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Put three small balls of aluminum foil at the bottom of a deep pan.
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Set a heatproof plate on top of the foil.
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Add your food to the plate, pour water into the bottom (below the plate), and cover with a lid.
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Microwave steaming:
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Place food in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water.
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Cover with a microwave-safe lid or plate (leave a little gap for steam to escape) and microwave until tender.
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Bamboo basket over a wok or pot:
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If you have a bamboo steamer, you can place it over a pot or wok with simmering water.
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