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A centuries-old technique is causing a sensation in the kitchens: steam cooking.

It's easy, saves time and energy, the dishes are healthy, tasty and - you can eat with your eyes - also optically.

The special thing about steaming is the gentle preparation of the food.

In contrast to cooking, the ingredient does not come into contact with water.

This not only preserves its own taste, the water-soluble minerals and vitamins also remain in the ingredients and are not washed out.

Vegetables, fish and meat become juicy and tender and this also saves calories, because those who steam cook do without fat.

Another trump card: the cooking process makes the colors of the food bright and radiant.

The principle behind steaming is simple.

They cover the bottom of a pot with water to a certain height.

An attachment is attached above that has small holes in its bottom.

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The water is heated, so it rises, gives off the heat to the environment and thus ensures that the food is heated up quickly, thoroughly and evenly.

As with multi-function cookers, the process does not require expensive accessories or complex preparation techniques.

If you are now in the mood for good, honest taste and want to get started yourself, our tips will find out what options and devices are currently available to match the rest of the kitchen equipment.

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Steam cooker: Small power machines with extras

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The steamer is a stand-alone device with a separate power connection.

In different cooking chambers, different ingredients can be put together to form a complete dish and each with their optimal cooking times (temperatures) can be prepared to the minute.

Stackable, at best individually adjustable chambers and the capacity are among the features that you should pay attention to in the first step.

As a further extra, some steamers are equipped with flavor enhancers: these separate small containers are for herbs and spices, which are then cooked in the same process with the other ingredients and permeate them with their incomparable aromas.

The Russel Hobbs Maxicook steamer *, for example, has many of these extras: In addition to three dishwasher-safe steamer containers that are also BPA-free, a timer and an automatic switch-off feature, it includes a rice bowl, aroma enhancer and an 8-egg holder.

With a total of 10.5 liters, the capacity is in the upper range.

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Bamboo steamer and steam basket: the classics for the stove

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Unlike the steamer, a bamboo steamer is placed in a saucepan that is covered with water on the floor and then placed on the stove in this combination.

The cooking principle then follows the same method as with the steam cooker.

Many people are familiar with bamboo steamer especially in connection with Asian cuisine: Made from light-colored bamboo, the steamers are often used directly for serving.

They consist of several compartments stacked on top of each other, each perforated downwards or provided with grooves.

In rice dishes, a thin cotton cloth covers the bottom so that the individual grains of rice cannot slip through.

A simple wash with water and washing-up liquid is usually sufficient for cleaning; the bamboo steamer then dries very quickly.

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Reishunger

company

offers a bamboo

steamer

* for dishes up to four people, with a diameter of 25 centimeters, two levels and a lid.

Two cotton towels are included.

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Bamboo steamer and steam basket are often referred to synonymously.

However, there are also individual steam baskets that can be made of both bamboo and stainless steel.

The stainless steel models are often cooking inserts * that consist of just one unit and are placed in a pot of water like the bamboo steamer.

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Steamer pot

Those who prefer to use the stove for cooking rather than having their own power supply are well equipped with a steamer as a pot.

The devices are built on the same stacking principle as the steamers, but can be used on different types of stoves such as induction, ceramic, gas or electric.

The damper from Silit * also has a glass lid and a practical, all-round pouring rim.

The steamer insert can also be used as a colander.

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Microwave with steamer: Integrated water tank

Microwaves can also be equipped with a steam cooker.

This additional function is offered either as a separate water tank, the contents of which are heated for the cooking process.

Or as an accessory, such as a kind of plate or pan, as a container with an attachment for the ingredients to be cooked.

As usual with the microwave, the device heats the food evenly and all around.

The microwave Bauknecht MW 49 SL * is a powerful model with 800 watts, which also has a steam function and scores with many other extras.

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Combi steamer: one appliance for many occasions

This is also possible: oven and steamer in one.

These devices are called combi steamers because they add a steam function to all of the properties of an oven, such as top and bottom heating or hot air.

The functions can also be mixed by adding steam to a baking process so that the baked goods do not become too dry.

This technique is often used for roasts or bread.

The Neff BCT * oven, which also has energy efficiency class A, is a combination device with an oven, steamer and many other functions such as child safety, defrosting, warming and grill functions.

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This article was first published on September 24, 2019.