Vegetables: Food steamers are commonly used to steam vegetables such as broccoli| carrots| cauliflower| and green beans. Steaming vegetables helps retain their natural color |flavor| and nutrients, Singapore |East coast |Bukit timah|Holland village |Newton |Orchard |Tiong bahru | Marina bay|Novena, Dumplings and Dim Sum: Steaming is commonly used in Asian cuisine to prepare dumplings dim sum and other stuffed or filled dishes. Dumplings filled with meat seafood vegetables or tofu are steamed until cooked through and served with dipping sauces.Breads and Buns: Steaming is used in baking to create soft and fluffy breads buns and cakes. Steamed buns also known as baozi or bao |are a popular staple in Asian cuisine and can be filled with sweet or savory fillings.