How to Steam Food in a Wok, Pan or Pot

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Fill a pot

   The water level should be low enough that water won't touch the food when the steamer's placed in the pot.
   
   A good rule is to start with 1/4
   - 1/2 an inch of water, or enough water to reach 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the bottom of the steamer. ,, (Unless you're steaming vegetables, of course!),,,), and remove the food from the steamer with your favored utensil. (Cooking chop sticks work nicely, as do forks.),,
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   Step 2: or wok with a small amount of water -- how much water depends on the size of the pot and how high the steamer sits.

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   Step 3: Place the steamer into the pot

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   Step 4: checking to make sure the water level meets the above requirement.

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   Step 5: Place food in the steamer

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   Step 6: making sure the individual pieces don't touch.

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   Step 7: Turn the stove's heat to "medium" and bring the water to a simmer.

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   Step 8: Put the lid on the pot

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   Step 9: and steam for the amount of time indicated in your recipe (or see the guidelines below for steaming times).

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    Step 10: When the time's up

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    Step 11: take the lid off the pot (watch out for the steam!

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    Step 12: Serve and enjoy.

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    Step 13: Finished.

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