Traditionally used in Chinese cooking, bamboo steamers like this help you prepare vegetables, seafood, dumplings and dim sum. Gentle steaming preserves more of the food's vital nutrients as well as its bright colors and subtle flavors. Handmade of natural bamboo, the lightweight steamer is easy to transport so you can serve food hot at the table. Handmade of natural bamboo. Single-layer design for authentic wok steaming. Nestles into wok for stable fit. DIMENSIONS: 8" Steamer: 8" diam., 3" high; 4 1/2" high with lid.