The BIH Collection three-piece steamer provides two tiers for cooking veggies, meats or precooked grains. Steaming is a healthy alternative to sauteing or frying, since it cuts out fats and oils. Bamboo steamers absorb water as they gently cook, so steam doesn't condense and drip onto food. This helps vegetables stay crisp and dim sum keep their shape.
Using bamboo is friendly to the environment because bamboo is a renewable member of the grass family. Bamboo grows on almost every continent of the world, matures quickly and resprouts with little replanting. The bamboo baskets are attractive table-side when food is served directly out of them, and they make whimsical gift boxes for cooking supplies, baked goods or housewarming presents.
The 6" size is good for individual or small meals. Make traditional dishes like dim sum, sticky rice or proteins and vegetables, but you can also use them in non-traditional ways, like steaming tamales and heating tortillas, cooking couscous or baking super moist cakes.