So, can you use a colander as a steamer? This hack says yes. It's just simple. All you need to do is put your food in a large colander and set it on top of your pot of water.

Can you use a colander as a steamer?

To steam vegetables with a strainer or colander, follow the same steps as you would with a steamer basket. The most important thing about this method is to make sure that your strainer or colander can withstand heat. ... Place your strainer or colander into a pot and fill with water until the water line is just below it.

What can I use if I don't have a steamer basket?

The technique is simple: fill a medium pot with 1/2 inch of water, place three golf ball–sized balls of aluminum foil on the bottom, rest a heat-proof plate on top of the foil balls, cover the pot, and bring the water to a boil. ... The aluminum-foil-and-plate combo basically becomes a DIY steamer basket.