Here’s how I tested this panoply of steamers, which all differ in capabilities, materials, and price: I cooked an array of frozen dumplings, frozen tamales, veggies, and fish (I used tilapia as an ...

A bamboo steamer looks innocent enough. Two simple tiers stacked like toy blocks, perched on a wok, puffing away with dumplings, buns, or sticky rice. But give it one good night of neglect and it ...