As long as you clean and dry your steamer basket after each use, it will last a long time. Most steamer baskets, such as those made of stainless steel or silicone, are dishwasher-safe. Bamboo ...

First, bamboo steamer baskets take on the flavor of the foods that you cook in them. That's why experienced cooks line their steamer baskets with cabbage leaves, or at minimum, parchment paper.