Place the fermented black beans in a small bowl and cover with hot tap water. (purplecarrot.com)
I bring my eggs to room temperature by letting them sit in a bowl of hot tap water for five minutes before proceeding with the recipe. (e2bakesbrooklyn.com)
Take a pie pan, or something slightly larger than the spring roll skins like a large shallow bowl or pan, and fill it 1/2 way up with very hot tap water. (bodyrebooted.com)