Bamboo Steamer

Bamboo steamers make for a fun and easy meal. Our family uses the small kind, so that each of us can have our own collection of yummy things.

Tips

Put a small round plate or shallow bowl in the bottom of each steamer for easy cleanup. Even though it seems it will block the steam, the steamer works fine. You may need a tiny gap around the edge, say 1/8", just enough for the steam to squeeze through. Try to keep it shallow enough that the steamers and lids stack tightly.
If you like, serve in the steamer.
Let the kids assemble and arrange their own food choices.
If you have a wide range of items, arrange them by cooking time. This lets you put the longer cooking items on first, and then add layers later so that they all finish at the same time.
Larger frozen items like the BBQ Pork Buns take 20 minutes to cook through.

Fresh;

Frozen;

Frozen prepared foods;