How Do You Use A Bamboo Steamer With A Wok?
Using a bamboo steamer is a great way to cook vegetables, meat and rice without adding too much fat to the meal. Bamboo steamers are designed to be used with woks. Woks are treated to maintain an evenly heated surface and the bamboo steamer slides right into the bowl-shaped pan. Though cooking times depend on the food being prepared, the process of steaming food in a wok is simple. Pour water into the wok and fit the bottom steamer tray into the pan to see where the water hits. The water should not be touching the bottom basket of the bamboo steamer. Rather, it should hit about 1/2-inch below the basket to ensure that it doesn’t bubble up and splash the food. Line each stacking basket in the bamboo steamer with a layer of lettuce leaves to keep the food from sticking. Arrange the food in a single layer on top of the lettuce leaves. Bring the water in the wok to a boil and then turn down the heat slightly to maintain a simmer. Gently ease the bamboo steamer into the wok over the bubblin
