Bamboo steamer, roasting pan and marinade injector

Read the first part of this entry.

The marinade injector. I included the teaspoon in the photo to give you an idea of the size of the needle which I hope is clearly visible through the packaging. I told my daughters it was for their booster shots. :razz: Of course, they didn’t believe me. But it was funny anyway.

marinade injector

Below, the bamboo steamers.

bamboo steamers

What’s the big deal about bamboo steamers, anyway? My father and my grandfather used bamboo steamers ONLY. I wasn’t very particular and I used metal steamers for years. Then someone told me that puto (rice cakes) and siopao (bread dumplings) won’t rise properly in a metal steamer because the condensation falls right back into the bread. Whereas, the bamboo cover absorbs the condensation. Makes sense so we went hunting for bamboo steamers.

roasting pan

Meanwhile, the roasting pan above is large enough to hold a 14-pound turkey. I’m roasting a turkey on the 30th as our pot luck contribution to our Christmas party with friends. Then, another duckling for our family New Year’s Eve dinner. Like I said, I don’t want a repeat of what happened on Christmas Eve.

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10 Responses to “Bamboo steamer, roasting pan and marinade injector”
  1. stephanie says:
    June 9, 2007 at 9:33 am

    dear connie, where i could find that bamboo steamers kaya,and how much is the price…kasi from the time that i found out your site, i became interested in making native delicacies and i like that bamboo steamer which i saw before in your recent articles, my regards, thank you very much

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  2. Connie says:
    June 9, 2007 at 12:03 pm

    we bought them at Cooks Exchange at SM Megamall, stephanie. 650 pesos. Rustan’s also has bamboo steamers but without the metal frame.

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  3. Natz San Mateo says:
    June 19, 2009 at 8:14 am

    Hello Ms. Connie,

    Your PEARL BALLS entry is what prompted to post a comment in the Gadgets and Tools Category.

    I find the your BAMBOO STEAMER is very beautiful but a bit pricey. I have an all bamboo steamer from QUIAPO but I noticed that the bamboo warps after some time and needs replacement and the cost, although cheap, does add up.

    Does the stainless steel rim of your bamboo steamer help in preventing the warping of the bamboo? Although a bit expensive, I am considering investing in a set if it is much sturdier than what I have at present.

    The extra cost may justify the time and effort I would have to spend going to Quiapo to replace my steamers everytime they warp. :)

    Thanks.

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  4. Nikita says:
    June 19, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    Cooks Exchange rin yung injection, I assume?

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  5. shiu mei says:
    July 12, 2009 at 11:28 am

    hello ms connie! i’ve been looking for a bamboo steamer but i cant find any, all i found were the stainless ones..i’m glad i already have an idea where to buy. but i like to get the big one around 12inches in dm.i went to quiapo but found nothing.can i ask you if you know where to buy in quiapo?i read that one of your fans bought there.please help me, i will rally appreciate it. thanks a lot and more power to you!!God bless

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