1 If you are using a steamer basket, fill a saucepan with as much water as needed to reach the bottom of the steamer basket (about 1 inch or so). If you are not using a steamer basket, just fill the bottom of a saucepan with 1/2 inch of water. 2 Heat the water on high heat until it is boiling and producing steam.Turn off the heat and gently place the eggs at the bottom of the steamer basket or the bottom of the pan. If you are using a steamer basket, fill a saucepan with as much water as needed to reach the bottom of the steamer basket (about 1 inch or so). If you are not using a steamer basket, just fill the bottom of a saucepan with 1/2 inch of water. 2 Heat the water on high heat until it is boiling and producing steam.