Steaming is one of the first techniques that
comes to mind when we talk of healthy alternatives. Unfortunately, steamed food
has earned a bad reputation over the years for yielding lack-lustre and bland
results. Let’s begin by busting this myth and rethinking the idea of steaming.
Steamed food need not be boring; if well-seasoned and appropriately garnished,
it can be extremely flavorful and nutritious.
Steaming is a simple and easy way to cook
food. This method is very versatile and can be used to prepare a wide range of
food. Typically foods are steamed by placing them above a pot of boiling water,
in a vessel with slots or holes, which allows the steam to come through.
Specially designed bamboo or steel steamers are easily available in most parts
of the world; these are extremely convenient to use in a home kitchen.The hot
rising steam cooks food gently but thoroughly, without dehydrating it. A big
advantage while steaming is that food is rarely burnt or overcooked.
When food is boiled in water, cooking oil or liquid
of any sort, much of the nutrients dissolve and are lost in the liquid bath.
However, this doesn't happen when steaming. Vitamins and anti-oxidants are
maintained to a greater degree in steamed food.
Besides, one can completely avoid butter, ghee and oil when steaming
food. Perhaps the only fat needed, is the thin layer applied on the steamer to
ensure food doesn't stick to it. This too can be avoided if one uses butter
paper, foil or even leaves of some sort to wrap the food. Typically,it is lighter
foods like vegetables, fish, seafood and poultry that are steamed. Meats like
beef, pork and lamb aren't usually steamed, as they require higher temperatures
to cook. However, when these meats are minced or shredded they too can be
steamed.
The Chinese and other South East Asian
cultures have used steamers for several centuries to prepare a wide repertoire
of traditional dishes. In fact, the Chinese even make a steamed wheat bread
called mantou, which is a staple in
the colder northern regions where rice doesn't grow easily.The Chinese also
make steamed dumplings or dimsum
which have become popular world over. Bite size parcels
are stuffed with seasoned poultry, seafood, meat or vegetables and steamed in
bamboo baskets. These delicately crafted snacks can be extremely healthy. Dimsum making has evolved into quite an
elaborate art form in the present day!
Steamed fish is a staple in most South East
Asian cultures, usually topped with a light dressing and freshly chopped herbs.
Fish being the lightest kind of meat, is extremely easy to steam. Besides, most
fish is loaded with essential oils which are extremely nutritious. So a steamed
fillet of fish with a salad on the side makes for the perfect dinner.
Steamed foods can be varied and interesting
– all the flavors and textures your palate craves minus the harmful fatty
oil.You needn't stop at the side of boring steamed vegetables now on!
steaming is a healthy way to cook :)
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