How To Steam With Your Cooker

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Steps:

1. Decide between assembling a DIY steamer or using an electric steamer with attachments.
2. For a DIY method, gather a pot, a colander and a lid.

3. Pour at least half a litre of water into the steam generator.
4. Optionally add herbs to the water to infuse the steam with aromatic flavors.

5. Place items that require the longest cooking time in the lowest compartment of the steamer.
6. Position ingredients with shorter cooking times on higher floors and leave space between them for even steam distribution.

7. Place a sheet of baking paper under saucy dishes to keep the sauce contained.

8. Adjust cooking durations based on your ingredients, for example, steam potatoes for 40 minutes and chicken for 25 minutes.
9. Overall steaming time may vary between 30 and 40 minutes depending on the dish.

10. Use the steam to sterilize items such as pickling jars, lids, baby bottles, pacifiers, toothbrushes, and even plastic toys.

11. Clean the water compartment with vinegar or citric acid to remove limescale; note that vinegar may leave a strong smell.
12. Wash removable parts such as sieves in water or in the dishwasher.