Steamer
Steaming is a great and healthy way to prepare your food. You can steam to preheat/cook dumplings or to prepare a whole meal including vegetables and meat.
I prefer to use a steamer as a separate insert in the pot. They are very inexpensive, don’t take up too much space, and works great. You can use any kind of pot you want as far as your steamer insert fits into it. Then, you simply add water under the bottom of the steamer, bring it to a boil, and your functional steamer is ready. To use it properly, you need to make sure that water is not bubbling through (if so, reduce the amount of water). You will also need a lid for the pot.
If you steam more often, you can consider an electric food steamer, which you can still get fairly cheap and would help you simplify the process (it lets you regulate a stable temperature and use a timer). And, last but not least, you can buy a multi-level steamer (made from stainless steel, bamboo, or other materials).
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