Helen Chen's Asian Kitchen 10-inch Bamboo Steamer
by Harold Import Company, Inc.
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Harold Import Company, Inc.Brand: HIC Brands That Cook
Release Date: 2007-04-25
Model: 97009
Color: Brown
Product features:
- 10-inch steamer for cooking vegetables and meats or serving dim sum
- Constructed from tightly woven bamboo slats and secured with bamboo pegs
- Traps steam for quick and efficient cooking while absorbing condensation
- Includes tight-fitting lid and instruction booklet with recipes
- Made by hand; washing by hand recommended
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Helen Chen's Asian Kitchen 10-inch Bamboo Steamer
Customer Review: Traditional bamboo steamer
Summary: 4 Stars
I had purchased another brand of bamboo steamer from Amazon a few years ago, and it fell apart after 2 years of regular use. I decided to go with the Helen Chen brand since the prices appear to have skyrocketed.
The bamboo steamer relies on boiling water in a pot to provide the steam. Most electronic steamers use plastic trays and housings which can cause health issues and contaminate the taste of food. The bamboo steamers also inject a unique flavor from the bamboo.
Make sure to hand wash the steamer trays and take it easy while using them.
Description of Helen Chen's Asian Kitchen 10-inch Bamboo Steamer
Helen's Asian Kitchen's natural 10 bamboo steamer is handmade and securely assembled with bamboo pegs and bamboo lacing. Unlike wood, bamboo is a grass, so it's a renewable and sustainable resource. A bamboo steamer is designed to sit over another pot containing boiling water (specially designed steaming rings make it easy to steam on 11" or 13" diameter stockpots). As the water boils, the steam enters the steamer through the open slats in the bottom and is contained in the steamer by the lid. The bamboo steamer absorbs any condensation, keeping water from dripping back onto the food. When heated, it forms a hot container and, with the cover in place, can keep food warm for up to half an hour. The bamboo steamer is also an attractive serving piece and may be brought right to the table. Foods that are steamed require little or no added oils or fats, and they retain vitamins and minerals and cook quickly and evenly.An authentic tool for steaming vegetables and meats or serving dim sum at the table, this steamer from Helen Chen's Asian Kitchen line is crafted from tightly woven bamboo. In addition to being a sustainable material, bamboo is an effective steaming material because it traps steam, absorbs condensation, and retains heat. Here, the 100 percent natural bamboo slats are hand-woven into a layered cylindrical basket with a tightly constructed lid and secured with bamboo pegs. Tidy and attractive, the unit rests over a wok or, with a steaming ring, on a pot of boiling water to cook without fat or cumbersome equipment. Measuring 10 inches in diameter, the steamer is handcrafted, and detergent-free washing by hand is recommended. An instruction booklet with recipes is included. --Emily Bedard
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