Step 1: Clean a pot with a clear lid and set it aside. A dirty pot may infuse your eye cups with food odors.
Step 2: Clean a heat-proof bowl. Make sure that the bowl will fit into the pot.
Step 3: Pour ¼ cup of water into the pot. You’ll need more water if your pot is large. Or if you’re using a stove with a strong flame. Use up to 1 cup of water.
Step 4: Place the eye cups with the black backing facing upwards into the bowl.
Step 5: Place the bowl into the pot and cover with a lid. Make sure that the water in the pot doesn’t reach the top of the bowl.
Step 6: Steam over medium heat for 5 minutes. Make sure to set a timer. Like the rice cooker method, do not steam the cups for longer than 10 minutes. If you’re cooking over an open flame, it’s harder to regulate the heat. So, err on the side of caution.
Step 7: Take the pot off the heat. Carefully remove the lid so the steam doesn’t burn you.
Step 8: Remove the eye cups with tongs and put them on a clean plate. Again, test their temperature with the back of your wrist before use.
A good rule of thumb for this method is checking whether there’s still water boiling in the pot. If there’s close to none left, remove it from the heat immediately. Regardless of whether the time is up.
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