Steaming at Home

Steaming is considered one of the simplest, healthiest, and most natural cooking methods for preserving all the vitamins and minerals of food, as well as its color. To steam food, you can use an electric steamer or a special pot, if available. The method is simple. The pot contains a little water, and the food is placed in the basket, which does not touch the liquid. It is covered, placed on the heat, and the hot steam cooks the food in a slightly longer time than usual. It should be noted that the pot must be large enough to allow steam to circulate freely inside, ensuring that the food cooks evenly. To add flavor, you can incorporate spices, herbs, or wine into the liquid in the container. Some recommendations to keep in mind are: - It is advisable to place thicker stems at the bottom of the colander and the more tender parts on top. If the colander is large, you can prepare a mini stew with any type of meat, placing the meat first and then adding the other ingredients later. - Make sure that the liquid in the bottom of the container does not evaporate completely; it is advisable to keep a separate container with boiling water to add when necessary without delaying the cooking. It is useful to place some small stones at the bottom of the pot: when they make noise, it indicates that the water level has dropped too much. Steaming Recipes Here are some delicious and very easy steaming recipes to prepare at home. Take note. (click on the recipe title for more details) Fresh Lobsters Steamed Cooking a live lobster is much easier than you think. With this recipe, you can have a lobster ready in less than 15 minutes, full of flavor! The cooking time depends on the weight of the lobsters. Broccoli with Garlic and Vinaigrette A flavorful option for steamed broccoli. This recipe is very light and delicious. Chicken Tocatlán (100% Mexican) Delicious steamed chicken wrapped in aluminum foil or mixiote accompanied by vegetables and Oaxaca cheese, ideal for daily meals or family gatherings. Spicy Broccoli with Garlic Broccoli is one of the most nutritious vegetables, and steaming it helps maintain the highest amount of nutrients. This recipe is prepared with spicy oil and crispy slices of garlic. Lobster Steamed with Butter Lobster is an exquisite and very elegant dish. This recipe is simple but delicious as it highlights the true flavors of the lobster when paired with a butter sauce. Dumplings Dumplings are a traditional Eastern recipe where a wonton-like dough is filled with vegetables, seafood, pork, or chicken and steamed. This recipe uses a shrimp filling but many variations can be made.