On 2010-04-10, sf > wrote:
>
> I finally know what that mysterious bbq foil with holes is that you
> mention occasionally. I saw it in the bottom of (chinese) steamer
> baskets today in my hotel. I guess they used it so they wouldn't have
> to use paper on the bottoms of the individual bao.

No doubt commonly supplied by some providers. I seem to recall Alcola
offering this variation many years ago. It was textured a fine pebbly
surface and had small pinhole sized perferations. It was also pretty
light gauge (thin). Haven't seen it in decades.

nb