ISO Microwave/Bamboo Steamers

[Pamedic]

I am looking for microwave steamers especially a bamboo one I have done a couple google searches and I know they make them I have seen them before can anyone help?

 

[Andy M.]

Hi, Pamedic. Welcome to DC.

Chinese bamboo steamers will work in a microwave as well as a wok. There are also plastic steamers that will work in a microwave. Look here.

 

[Caine]

Where are you, and where are you looking? Cost Plus World Market has bamboo steamers, but I wouldn't shop on line, I'd go into one of their stores. The shipping cost is prohibitive, to say the least.

 

[Katie H]

I've also seen them at World Market.

fantes.com is another Internet site that I've purchased cooking items from. Here's a link to their steamers: here.

They have quite a variety of cooking toys. Could be a dangerous place for a cookaholic.

 

[Pamedic]

Bamboo steamers

Ok another question Someone else told me that I can use them in the microwave that the water can go in the bottom, i need something quick to steam chicken and fish and veggies cause I work 12 hours or more a day and need a quick healty meal when i get home , i have a electric mulitcooker / steamer but its a pain in the posterior .

 

[Andy M.]

Bamboo steamers are made to sit in a wok with a little water to make steam. You could put them in a microwave safe serving bowl or other appropriately shaped vessel with some water and pop them into the microwave with fish, chicken or veggies and steam them that way.