Make a Steam Basket
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A steam basket is a cooking utensil that fits into a pot and helps you steam foods like vegetables with ease. According to "Cook's Illustrated," a steam basket's "sole purpose is to sit above simmering water in a pot." While store-bought baskets are available via cookware retailers, you can also make a utilitarian, homemade steam basket out of a few common household items.
Instructions
1
Fill your medium pot with a few inches of water. Tear two long sheets of tin foil and place one sheet over the other on top of your pot.
2
Push the foil down into the pot so it forms a concave bowl. Crimp the extra tin foil around the rim of the pot to secure it and keep it from sliding into the pot.
3
Poke about 15 small holes into the tin foil bowl in your pot using your skewer or a sharpened pencil point. Make sure the holes are evenly spread out over the concave tin foil surface.
4
Put food into the tin foil bowl and put the medium-sized lid on. Your steamer is now ready for action.
