Comments on: How to Use a Bamboo Steamer https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-use-bamboo-steamer/?adt_ei=*|EMAIL|* a culinary genealogy Tue, 04 Nov 2025 01:15:38 +0000 hourly 1 By: Sarah https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-use-bamboo-steamer/#comment-542928 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 01:15:38 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=25876#comment-542928 In reply to William.

Hi William, either of those would work.

]]> By: William https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-use-bamboo-steamer/#comment-542916 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:02:54 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=25876#comment-542916 When making sticky rice, would it work to line the bamboo steamer with cabbage leaves, or maybe banana leaves?

]]> By: Sarah https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-use-bamboo-steamer/#comment-539247 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:13:15 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=25876#comment-539247 In reply to Maggie.

Hm, it depends on the dim sum Maggie, but generally it’s best to eat it right away!

]]> By: Maggie https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-use-bamboo-steamer/#comment-539103 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:54:09 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=25876#comment-539103 How long can dim sum be kept in steamer without affecting their quality?

]]> By: Sarah https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-use-bamboo-steamer/#comment-533537 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:10:48 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=25876#comment-533537 In reply to Florina.

Yes you can steam on both levels at the same time!

]]> By: Florina https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-use-bamboo-steamer/#comment-533433 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:10:42 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=25876#comment-533433 Thank you for all these insights, this article was really helpful! When steaming sticky rice – can I steam it in two levels at the same time? does the rice steam well on both levels? have you done this before?

]]> By: Sarah https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-use-bamboo-steamer/#comment-532817 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:00:56 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=25876#comment-532817 In reply to Ann.

the water should be touching the bamboo steamer. It should always be at least a little submerged in water (by 1/2 inch) so the bamboo doesn’t scorch on the hot wok.

To answer your next question, yes, you add just enough to submerge the steamer in water while not allowing the water to touch the food inside. For longer steaming times, replenish with additional hot/boiling water.

]]> By: Ann https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-use-bamboo-steamer/#comment-532700 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:29:26 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=25876#comment-532700 Do I need to add a steamer rack underneath the bamboo steamers, or the water should be touching? Also, when steaming your Chinese pork buns, they steam for 15 minutes, if I add too much water, it will touch the buns, can I add boiling water down the sides when the water is running low? Thanks!

]]> By: Pattie https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-use-bamboo-steamer/#comment-524019 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 02:10:04 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=25876#comment-524019 In reply to Sarah.

I went with the bamboo steamer after all. I’ve already made several meals using it. I love your site! So much information, and such love!

]]> By: Sarah https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-use-bamboo-steamer/#comment-523745 Sat, 24 Aug 2024 11:11:41 +0000 https://thewoksoflife.com/?p=25876#comment-523745 In reply to Kathy.

Love that, Kathy!

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