Bookmark These Tips To Steam Food Perfectly

By Aanchal Mathur

One of the healthiest and possibly simplest methods for cooking food is steaming. It improves the flavour of food, seals in nutrients, and so on. Here are a few tips to follow to steam food perfectly. 

Do not overfill the steamer

The heat generated by steaming must circulate around the food, so leave space between the pieces of food. 

Build the steam

Bring the water to a boil while leaving the lid off. If you open the lid once the steaming begins, you will lose the steam and interrupt the cooking process. 

Cook time

Food should not be overcooked. Cook only until the food is warm but still slightly crisp. The meats are cooked through, the rice is soft, and the bread and dumplings are firm and fluffy. 

Water

Use filtered water to avoid chlorine contamination. Avoid adding cool or room-temperature water to your steaming setup.

Ensure seal is airtight

For your food to properly cook in a steamer, the steam must actually touch the food. It will be harder to cook your food if your lid is loose because steam will escape.