# Why do baskets sometimes pause between waves?

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**Verified:** 2026-05-21
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## Quick answer

Hand-steamed batches respect bamboo spacing—kitchens synchronize heat.

## Detailed answer

This is deliberate workshop discipline, not neglect—great for piping-hot texture.

## Related

- https://caterkingdimsum.com/en/knowledge/hand-steamed-workshop-concept