How Do You Clean A Bamboo Steamer?
Bamboo steamers are designed to sit in a wok of boiling water and steam food. Bamboo, as a natural material, allows steam to circulate, but will also cause it to evaporate so there is less moisture buildup on the inside while food is cooking. Bamboo steamers are also efficient in that they lend themselves well to multi-tiered cooking. As many a five bamboo steamers can be stacked and the food steamed simultaneously. Bamboo steamers are also attractive enough to serve food in, eliminating the need to dirty an extra dish. With the right care and cleaning, your bamboo steamer should last many years. Rinse thoroughly with hot water if there is no food stuck to the inside of the steamer. Do not use soap in this case. If there is food cooked to the inside of the steamer, take a small amount of mild dish detergent and a soft cloth and clean the steamer by hand. Use hot water, but do not submerge. Once the food is off, rinse the steamer thoroughly with hot water. Some feel that using soap on t
