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Bamboo steamer is continuously getting high number of users due to its efficiency in cooking. The reason for this optimality is the natural steaming method which doesn’t take water from the food unlike other steamers. Hence, it retains the water level naturally present in the food. Steaming basket bamboo is a Chinese traditional kitchen equipment that is very much famous now for making Asian dim sum recipes, fish, vegetables and other meat. Read this article to know how a steamer for dumplings (bamboo steamer) is used.

Here are some crucial things you must know while using a dumpling steamer. By following these steps accurately, you can increase the life of your steamer basket.

Lemon or a teabag to remove any residue:

First of all, after following the cleaning guide from your manufacturer, rub the steamer with a half-cut lemon or a teabag. This is additional care but this will remove any residue of the previous recipe or the bamboo smell if you are going to use it for the very first time.

Stack management to prepare multiple recipes:

The arrangement of food in different tiers and tiers themselves is very important. The foodstuff that you think is hard like squash and big potatoes should be placed in such a way that it gets more heat. So for these types of stuff, mostly bottom tier is preferred. 

The food that is soft like meat and soft vegetables do not require much heat so let them sit in the upper layer.

The choice of wok/pan to boil the water:

You should be very picky in terms of choosing a pan. Your steamer basket should snugly fit into the pan. Make sure that the base of the steamer doesn’t touch the water surface. Water should only be there to provide steam to cook the food.

The heat source:

Keep the heat to a high level when the water is just set to boil. And when it starts boiling, turn the heat to mild flame. Just keep the steamer basket over boiling water and carefully observe the previous instructions.

Time that most recipes take:

Mostly the Chinese traditional recipes don’t take more than 20 minutes but a careful instruction is to check after regular time intervals if the recipe is ready or not.

Things to avoid:

• Do not touch the steamer directly while steaming.
• Do not get close when opening the lid.

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Since the steamers for dumplings (also called bamboo steamers) have extensively been bought nowadays, everyone is curious about their durability and performance in hard environments. Most of the questions wave by the eyes about the maintenance of the bamboo steamers. People are wondering whether they have to use these steamers instantly after buying or do we need some arrangements to make them clean and safe. Well, you don’t need to worry much about health safety. But you should pass the steamer through a cleaning procedure to remove any unwanted natural bamboo as it is purely natural equipment. Continue reading for “how to wash a bamboo steamer”.

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How to clean bamboo steamer before first use:

Usually, a typical bamboo smell is there when you buy a brand new bamboo steamer. Although that is not a dangerous thing this may be unpleasant for some people. So how do you clean a bamboo steamer? A lot of people worry about this because most bamboo steamers come without any guide that properly mentions washing a steamer basket.

Follow the below steps to remove any unpleasant bamboo smell that is usually caused by fresh bamboo:

• Step – 1:

You need to brush your steamer in clean running water. Usually, a nylon brush is used for this purpose. What we actually do is brush both sides of the steamer by rotating it. This removes any unwanted material or dirt strangled in during the process of manufacturing. Now you need to brush the lid of the steamer in the same way.

• Step – 2:

Now take mild/medium warm water and dip your steamer basket in it along with the lid.

• Step – 3:

After rinsing in warm water, sink the steamer in hot water for some time. If your manufacturer guides you not to dip it into hot water, then take warm water for this purpose.

• Step – 4:

Now take a detergent or a soap and mix it well with the clean water. Continue to mix it until water becomes bubbly. Soak your bamboo steamer in it. This process is for those steamers which are dishwasher-safe.

• Step – 5:

Since the steamer for dumpling is made up of pure bamboo and it is porous, it may hold the deterging agent in it. So after all the above procedure, wash your bamboo steamer with simple clean water and let it dry completely.

How to clean bamboo steamer basket after use:

Bamboo steamer, since made with all-natural and fresh bamboo, so it may contain the residue of recipe made in it even after washing it. So the question “how to wash a bamboo steamer” arises. A lot of companies that are manufacturing the bamboo steamers are focusing on “how to clean new bamboo steamer” and miss the process to clean it after use. Follow the below steps to increase the life of your steamer and remove any residue of previous recipe:

• Soak the bamboo steamer in warm water:

Hot water actually takes up all the unwanted things that got attached with your steamer basket. Again, if your manufacturer warns you against the use of hot water then use warm water to soak your bamboo steamer in it. Additionally, use a nylon brush to clean up the steamer. This will further clean up the remains of previous recipe made in.

• Soaking in soapy water:

This is the same process as mentioned in step 4 above. Mix your dishwashing detergent in water until the water becomes bubbly. Soak your bamboo steamer basket in it for some time. Soak the lid too. This process is only for those steamers which are allowed to be treated with a detergent.

• Rubbing the base with lemon/teabag:

Since, the bamboo used in bamboo steamer is fresh and all-natural, so it can capture the smell of the food. Which may be unpleasant for most of the people. For this, we discovered a very safe and healthy method that not only removes unpleasant odor but also replaces the dishwashing agents. Take a half cut lemon and rub the base and sides of your steamer with it thoroughly. You can also use a black teabag for this purpose. What it actually does is to pull out every particle from inside the bamboo that is not being properly removed by above procedure. After thoroughly doing this process, wash your steamer with clean water.

This process can also be performed with a brand new bamboo steamer to remove bamboo smell if there is any.

Summing up:

People are very picky in terms of choosing their cookware now. And when it comes to bamboo steamers, they always think of how to clean new bamboo steamer? How do I clean a bamboo steamer after using it? This article covers how to clean sticky rice basket or a bamboo steamer basket.

A very common mindset is that you need to store your bamboo steamer in your freezer or any other cold place. But it is not really important. Bamboo steamer is manufactured from pure bamboo due to which it has the ability to be as durable as bamboo itself. If you store it in normal temperature and environmental conditions, it will have more age. Just follow the above steps of cleaning it to increase the life of your steamer.

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A wide number of health-effective factors are present in this vegetable when steamed in a bamboo dumpling steamer. It has almost all the factors that are essential in maintaining the internal fitness of your body. Steamed cauliflower recipes are highly recommended whether talking about maintaining the cholesterol level or controlling the blood sugar level. It is good in taste, texture, and tender. You can boil it or steam it. It is good with both the cooking techniques. But most medical professionals recommend steaming it in a bamboo dumpling steamer. Read our article to know about how to steam cauliflower and how long to steam cauliflower. Some features of the best bamboo steamer are:

• Purely natural way to manufacture them.
• Totally hand made which increases health effectiveness.
• Preservation of nutrients.
• Medically recommended cooking technique.
• The fact of saving your time and cost.

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Nutrients preserved while steaming cauliflower in a bamboo dumpling steamer:

One raw piece of cauliflower has an impressive number of nutrients. Which remain preserved when we steam it in a bamboo steamer basket. Vitamin A, C, K, and B6 are very prominently present in cauliflower. The amount of fiber in cauliflower is rich which makes it a completely healthy diet. It has folate, pantothenic, magnesium, phosphorus, etc. which makes it perfect equipment in terms of medical fitness.

The amount of fiber:

Biomedical researches have explored that cauliflower has a good ability to fight against different diseases. Cancerous cells can be overpowered by the use of cauliflower. It is also good in helping against heart diseases, blood cholesterol, and diabetes.

Protection against cancer:

Cauliflower has antioxidants that make it fight against growing tumors in the body. The carotenoid and flavonoid present in it slows down the speed of the tumor and finally removes it from the body. It is suggested to use cauliflower steamed in a bamboo dumpling steamer. As it provides you the necessary fiber and antioxidants naturally present in this vegetable.

Weight loss for obese people:

Cauliflower has only 25 calories per cup. This helps the people facing over-weight problems in losing weight and maintaining a low-calorie diet.

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