My father is a dumper: He likes to throw a lot of different things into the pot, put the lid on and bring the water to a roiling boil.

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They argued, but they kept the lid on the pot.

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For equipment, you will need a large steamer pot or a large pot with a steamer rack and a tight-fitting lid and a Chinese wire-mesh skimmer.

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In about five minutes, when the pot releases its perfume, give a shake and lift the lid.

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When the pot has a full head of steam, add the steamers and replace the lid.

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Even the pot the cream was found in has a modern appearance, being a cylindrical metal canister with a push-on lid.

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