How to make perforated paper liner for steamers (or anything!) (2024)

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How to make perforated paper liner for steamers (or anything!)? ›

To line a steamer / steaming basket (which can be bamboo or stainless steel) you will need: Parchment paper, also known as baking paper. Use a good quality one like Multix or Glad. Cheap paper will fall apart or tear easily.

To line a steamer / steaming basket (which can be bamboo or stainless steel) you will need: Parchment paper, also known as baking paper. Use a good quality one like Multix or Glad. Cheap paper will fall apart or tear easily.

I line my steamer with parchment paper so that various things don't stick to it. I always have to manually cut little holes in it and size it to my steamer.

How To Make Perforated Parchment Sheets. The first time I made these perforated parchment sheets I cut the sheets into quarters before rolling the perforator over them. Since that time I have found that I can run the rotary cutter with the perforating blade over the sheets before cutting them to the size that I like.

It's cut into a circle to fit the diameter of the inner compartment, the same way you would cut a liner for a cake pan. Parchment paper is semi-porous, so technically you're good to go, but you can increase airflow by cutting some holes into the paper.

Bamboo Steamer Tips

Place sticky foods on parchment paper, a plate or aluminum foil (but don't completely cover the bottom) to prevent them from adhering to the steamer. Cabbage leaves, banana leaves or corn husks can also be used as liners and to add flavor.

Mark 5 degree increments along the outer edge with permanent marker. File or grind away the edge between the marks using a Dremel bit or a hand file. Leave small, sharp edges/points every 5 degrees. Roll your tool along the line to be perforated.

Cut a sheet of parchment to roughly the size of your air fryer basket, fold the paper, then punch holes. Lay it down inside the air fryer basket and, presto, you have a liner.

Line the steamer baskets. If you're steaming buns or baos, lining the baskets is an important step to take so they don't stick. You can do so with perforated baking paper such as parchment paper, napa cabbage leaves or even reusable silicone liners. Arrange your vegetables or proteins on plates.

How to make your own parchment paper? ›

A basic saying to guide your use of papers in the kitchen: "Sweet treats need parchment sheets; grill or broil, go with foil," says Weaver. Foil conducts and distributes heat, making it able to withstand high temperatures from baking, broiling, roasting, or grilling. For anything above 400 degrees, use foil.

The clear winner is parchment paper for baking and cooking! It's oven-safe up to 425°F, and the non-stick properties can keep your cookies, brownies, casseroles, and more from adhering to the pan.

Because coffee filters do not have a silicone coating, they aren't quite as nonstick as parchment paper. To make up for this, you'll simply need to brush or spray the filter with oil before pouring in your batter or adding your food onto the lined baking pan.

You can steam dumplings in 8-10 minutes. To prevent your dumplings from sticking to your steamer, brush oil directly onto the base of your steamer and the base of dumplings, place your dumplings on lettuce leaves, or line your steamer with baking paper with small holes cut out to allow steam to come through.

Create a wet seal between the paper and your countertop or rolling surface by misting or slightly wetting it with water or mixing the water with flour or cornstarch. Apply a light layer of butter, cooking spray, or oil on the back of the parchment paper and press it down to your surface.

The closest replacement to a steamer basket is a metal strainer or colander. Place the strainer over a pot of water with the water level lower than the bottom of the strainer. Cover with a lid, and bring the water to a boil.

If cost is an issue (or if you're not thrilled at the thought of being stuck under a steamer for a length of time), consider throwing on a shower cap after you apply conditioner in the shower, then allowing the heat from the shower to steam your hair as you finish the shower.

Purified Water

This is the safest form of water that you can use for your clothing steamer (besides distilled water or the Nori Fabric Facial). In fact, distilled water is just a more specialized version of purified water. If you cannot use the Fabric Facial or distilled water, purified water is the next best thing.

What do we use to fill the steamer? ›

Step 1: Fill the water tank and plug in the steamer

Using tap water is fine as long as you have access to soft or distilled water. If you live in an area with hard water, we recommend using our distilled Steam Water.