{"id":41898,"date":"2025-07-22T11:28:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T11:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/?p=41898"},"modified":"2025-08-25T20:54:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T20:54:04","slug":"bamboo-steamers-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/bamboo-steamers-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Bamboo Steamers: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><em>Everything you need to know about bamboo steamers: how to choose, use, clean, and store them, so you can make the most of this versatile tool.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/bamboo-steamers-on-stove-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"a bamboo steamer over a stove.\" class=\"wp-image-41921\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2 id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#why-i-love-bamboo-steamers\">Why I Love Bamboo Steamers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-choose-a-bamboo-steamer\">How to Choose a Bamboo Steamer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-use-bamboo-steamers\">How to Use Bamboo Steamers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#pro-tips\">Pro Tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#recipes-using-steamers\">Recipes Using Steamers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#care-and-storage\">Care and Storage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#alternatives\">Alternatives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-feast-branding-color-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4905a3509c20df83482502b1b6fd15f7\" id=\"why-i-love-bamboo-steamers\"><strong>Why I Love Bamboo Steamers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Steaming is one of the gentlest ways to cook, using hot steam to surround the food without direct contact with water. It cooks evenly, keeps everything moist and tender, and helps preserve the natural flavor, color, and nutrients. That&rsquo;s why it remains one of the healthiest cooking methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bamboo steamers, a traditional tool in Chinese kitchens, are round, stackable baskets made from natural bamboo strips. The woven base allows steam to rise through, while the domed lid traps the heat for steady, even cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our <em>Red House kitchen<\/em>, my bamboo steamer is a reliable tool I turn to again and again. Though often linked to <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/category\/dim-sum-recipes\/\">dim sum<\/a>, it&rsquo;s just as versatile as a wok and useful for many different dishes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-feast-inline-heading-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-feast-branding-color-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f74c1218ecf7e71d6138d8c4ee535843\">Key Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/bao-buns-in-bamboo-steamers-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"three layers of bamboo steamer baskets with bao buns in them.\" class=\"wp-image-41922\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gentle, even steaming that preserves flavor and nutrients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stackable layers for cooking multiple dishes at once<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breathable bamboo minimizes condensation, ideal for dough-based items like <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/bao\/\">bao buns<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/category\/dumpling-wonton-recipes\/\">dumplings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple, natural, efficient and affordable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-feast-branding-color-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-081aa153ad5e15c0d50a942421e9c9af\" id=\"how-to-choose-a-bamboo-steamer\">How to Choose a Bamboo Steamer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re buying your first bamboo steamer, here&rsquo;s what to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16b9b0aee4c30fa2cb915d88bb13ca05\">Size matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bamboo-steamers-in-two-sizes-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"bamboo steamer in two sizes.\" class=\"wp-image-42893\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For most home cooks, an 8-inch (20 cm) or <a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/bamboo-steamer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10-inch (25 cm) steamer<\/a> works best. It fits into a wok or pot easily, accommodates standard dinner plates, and is easy to store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smaller dim sum sized steamers are cute but not practical for general home cooking. Very large steamers can be hard to fit into your cookware and harder to store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Construction details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all bamboo steamers are made equal. Look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tight, even weaving on the bottom. This helps the steam distribute evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smooth finish without splinters. Rough ones can snag your liners or hands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional metal bands around the rims. These add durability and help prevent warping over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand-new steamers may have a natural bamboo scent. That&rsquo;s normal and harmless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-feast-branding-background has-feast-branding-color-background-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>&#127775;<strong>WHERE TO BUY:<\/strong> If you can&rsquo;t find one at your local Chinese or Asian shop, this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/bamboo-steamer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bamboo steamer&nbsp;available online<\/a> is a good choice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-feast-branding-color-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2ca2e93a2060f87d0248dfdddf709106\" id=\"how-to-use-bamboo-steamers\"><strong>How to Use Bamboo Steamers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Choose the cookware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/bamboo-steamer-in-wok-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"bamboo steamer in a wok.\" class=\"wp-image-42894\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll need cookware that holds water and is wide enough for your steamer to sit securely above it. Ideally, let the bamboo steamer rest on the sloped sides of a <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wok\/\">wok<\/a>, a taper-sided pot, or over the rim of a slightly smaller pot. In all cases, no part of the basket should touch the water. The steam rises freely to cook the food while keeping the bamboo dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#127775;<strong>NOTE<\/strong>: Some people place the steamer directly into the water. While this works, it can cause the bamboo to absorb water, shorten its lifespan, and risk water boiling into the food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Add water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/water-in-wok-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"water boiling in a wok.\" class=\"wp-image-42895\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pour enough water into the wok or pot to generate steady steam, but not so much that it touches the bottom of the steamer. For recipes with longer cooking times, you may need to top up with hot water halfway through to prevent the pot from drying out and burning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#127775;<strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Depending on the recipe, you may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with cold water and heat everything together (known as &ldquo;&#20919;&#27700;&#19978;&#38149;&rdquo;).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring the water to a boil first, then place the steamer on top (known as &ldquo;&#28909;&#27700;&#19978;&#38149;&rdquo;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Always follow your recipe&rsquo;s specific instructions for the best results.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Place the food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scenario 1: Using plates or bowls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2520\" height=\"1678\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chicken-in-bamboo-steamer-.jpg\" alt=\"a plate of chicken in a bamboo steamer.\" class=\"wp-image-42891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chicken-in-bamboo-steamer-.jpg 2520w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chicken-in-bamboo-steamer--400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chicken-in-bamboo-steamer--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chicken-in-bamboo-steamer--1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chicken-in-bamboo-steamer--768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chicken-in-bamboo-steamer--2048x1364.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2520px) 100vw, 2520px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For saucy, loose, or marinated ingredients, place them in a heatproof plate or bowl inside the steamer. Make sure steam can still circulate around the sides, and that the dish isn&rsquo;t too tall to allow the lid to fit properly or to stack another steamer basket on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scenario 2: Lining the steamer directly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/steamed-bao-buns-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24712\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re placing food directly onto the steamer basket, always use a liner to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liner options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parchment paper with holes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reusable silicone mesh liners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheesecloth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural leaves: cabbage, banana, or lotus leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carrot slices: great for placing <a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/har-gow-crystal-prawn-dumplings\/\">dumplings<\/a> on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Cover and steam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the dome-shaped bamboo lid on top and turn on the heat. Once you see steam rising from the lid, reduce the heat to medium or low and continue steaming for the required time.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-feast-inline-heading-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-feast-branding-color-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7933d4de2a174b64aa19362a3ead544f\" id=\"pro-tips\">Pro Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Steamed-Dumplings-11-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Eight steamed dumplings\" class=\"wp-image-11567\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place a coin at the bottom of your wok or pot. If it starts rattling loudly, that&rsquo;s your signal the water is running low.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether using plates, bowls, or liners, always leave enough open space for steam to circulate freely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For 2&ndash;3 stacked layers of the same food, no extra cooking time is usually needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When steaming different foods together, put slower-cooking items on the bottom and quicker ones on top. You can remove the top layers as they finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the burner flame hits the wok directly under the steamer, the bamboo may scorch. Use moderate heat &mdash; enough for steady steam, but not too high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When reheating, there&rsquo;s no need to defrost frozen food. Start with cold water and steam as usual, adding a bit more time if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-feast-branding-color-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4f00ac0a77d8dfbc81d05614e11c2282\" id=\"recipes-using-steamers\">Recipes Using Steamers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some popular Chinese recipes you can cook in your bamboo steamer:<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\"><header><innerblocks class=\"block-post-listing__title cwp-inner\" template='[[\"core\\\/heading\",{\"level\":2,\"placeholder\":\"Title Goes Here\"}]]' allowedblocks='[\"core\\\/heading\",\"core\\\/paragraph\"]'><\/innerblocks><\/header><div class=\"block-post-listing__inner\"><article class=\"post-summary\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/steamed-dumplings-two-ways\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Steamed-Dumplings-15-600x800.jpg\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"two types of steamed dumplings in bamboo baskets\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Steamed-Dumplings-15-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Steamed-Dumplings-15-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Steamed-Dumplings-15-276x368.jpg 276w\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/steamed-dumplings-two-ways\/\">How to Make Steamed Dumplings, Two Methods (&#33976;&#39290;)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post-summary\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/chinese-steamed-eggs\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Steamed-eggs-with-soy-sauce-dressing-600x800.jpg\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"Steamed egg with a soy sauce dressing\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Steamed-eggs-with-soy-sauce-dressing-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Steamed-eggs-with-soy-sauce-dressing-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Steamed-eggs-with-soy-sauce-dressing-276x368.jpg 276w\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/chinese-steamed-eggs\/\">Chinese steamed eggs, a perfectionist&rsquo;s guide (&#33976;&#34507;&#32697;)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post-summary\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/xiao-long-bao-soup-dumplings\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Xiao-Long-Bao-Soup-Dumplings-17-600x800.jpg\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"A soup dumpling\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Xiao-Long-Bao-Soup-Dumplings-17-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Xiao-Long-Bao-Soup-Dumplings-17-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Xiao-Long-Bao-Soup-Dumplings-17-276x368.jpg 276w\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/xiao-long-bao-soup-dumplings\/\">How to make Xiao Long Bao (&#23567;&#31548;&#21253;, Soup Dumplings)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post-summary\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/steamed-chicken-mushroom\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/steamed-chicken-with-mushroom-feature-600x800.jpg\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/steamed-chicken-with-mushroom-feature-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/steamed-chicken-with-mushroom-feature-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/steamed-chicken-with-mushroom-feature-276x368.jpg 276w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/steamed-chicken-with-mushroom-feature-640x853.jpg 640w\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/steamed-chicken-mushroom\/\">Steamed Chicken with Shiitake Mushroom (&#39321;&#33735;&#33976;&#40481;)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post-summary\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/bao\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/plain-and-filled-bao-buns-2-600x800.jpg\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"plain bao buns and some with fillings.\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/plain-and-filled-bao-buns-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/plain-and-filled-bao-buns-2-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/plain-and-filled-bao-buns-2-276x368.jpg 276w\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/bao\/\">Bao Buns, A Foolproof Recipe<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post-summary\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/aubergine-salad\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Steamed-eggplant-with-garlic-dressing-4-600x800.jpg\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"a plate of steamed eggplant with chili garlic dressing\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Steamed-eggplant-with-garlic-dressing-4-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Steamed-eggplant-with-garlic-dressing-4-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Steamed-eggplant-with-garlic-dressing-4-276x368.jpg 276w\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/aubergine-salad\/\">Steamed Eggplant with Chili Garlic Dressing<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post-summary\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/steamed-ribs-with-black-beans\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dim-sum-steamed-ribs-3-600x800.jpg\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"a plate of steamed ribs with fermented black beans and chili pepper.\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dim-sum-steamed-ribs-3-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dim-sum-steamed-ribs-3-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dim-sum-steamed-ribs-3-276x368.jpg 276w\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/steamed-ribs-with-black-beans\/\">Steamed Ribs with Black Beans (&#35913;&#27713;&#33976;&#25490;&#39592;)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><article class=\"post-summary\"><div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/chinese-steamed-cabbage-rolls\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/steamed-cabbage-rolls-4-600x800.jpg\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"A cabbage roll filled with minced meat\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/steamed-cabbage-rolls-4-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/steamed-cabbage-rolls-4-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/steamed-cabbage-rolls-4-276x368.jpg 276w\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"post-summary__content\"><h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/redhousespice.com\/chinese-steamed-cabbage-rolls\/\">Steamed cabbage rolls (&#32737;&#32736;&#21253;&#32905;)<\/a><\/h3><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-feast-branding-color-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6ede8f4482e9234b6a4d4e2e8f64385b\" id=\"care-and-storage\">Care and Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First-time use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you first bring your bamboo steamer home, wash it thoroughly with hot water. 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