Steaming is a delicate cooking technique that holds the supplements in food sources, like nutrients (like L-ascorbic acid and B nutrients) and minerals (like potassium and magnesium). Boiling or frying can lead to the loss of some nutrients while steaming keeps up with them.

Steaming preserves the natural flavors of food without the need for added fats or oils. This method allows the food to cook in its own moisture, helping it maintain its taste and texture.

Steamed food varieties commonly expect almost no additional fat, making them lower in calories and fat compared with boiled or sautéed choices. This can be helpful for people hoping to deal with their weight management. Not at all like barbecuing or boiling, which can make possibly destructive mixtures because of high intensity, steaming doesn't include the utilization of direct intensity or oil, diminishing the development of such mixtures.

Steaming is a flexible cooking technique that can be utilized for a wide collection of food varieties, including vegetables, fish, poultry, and grains, taking into consideration a solid and shifted diet.

Why are cooking techniques important? When consuming different foods, we get health benefits from their protein, vitamins and minerals. In comparison to other cooking methods steamed is a hassle-free cooking method for many dishes. You can cook everything from rice to vegetables, fish, meat, eggs, etc. With steaming you don’t need to add oil during the cooking process or you can add some healthy oils as condiments after food is cooked. So, if you have steamed as a part of your cooking routine, it will definitely transform your lifestyle in the healthiest way.

HERE ARE THE 10 SIMPLE STEAMED RECIPES WHICH YOU CAN EASILY COOK AT YOUR HOME:

1. Steamed chicken with mushroom and broccoli
2. Steamed prawns with garlic
3. Steamed egg dish with veggies
4. Simple steamed cake
5. Mixed vegetables steamed with melted butter
6. Steamed fish
7. Steamed mussels with garlic
8. Steamed pork in sauce
9. Soup dumplings (Momos)
10. Steamed Bao Buns (Chicken)

1. Steamed Chicken with Mushroom and Broccoli

• Prep – 2 hours 
• Cook- 20 mins Total- 2 Hrs 20 min 
•  Serves-4

Steamed chicken is not only good in taste but also a very healthy cooking option in comparison to fry and grill, as it doesn’t need added oil or fats to cook. It helps to hold the chicken's natural juices and nutrients and preserve its tenderness. Steamed chicken is a very versatile dish, which is served as a main meal in most of the households. Cook steamed chicken with broccoli and enjoy your meal with your family and friends.

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 Broccoli, cut in slices
• 2-3 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon ginger juice
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Place the sliced chicken breasts in a dish and season with salt, pepper, and half of the minced garlic and ginger.
2. In a different bowl, mix together the light soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil.
3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, make sure to coat each piece evenly and allow it to marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
4. Spread the cut mushrooms and broccoli over and around the chicken in the dish and sprinkle the excess chopped garlic and ginger over the mushrooms.
5. Prepare the steamer and bring the water to a boil, once the water is boiling, carefully place the dish of chicken and mushrooms into the steamer.
6. Steam the chicken for around 15-20 minutes or until it is cooked through
7. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the steamer and sprinkle the chopped green onions and Coriander (Optional) over the top as a garnish.

2. Steamed Prawns with Garlic

• Prep – 30 mins 
• Cook - 10 mins Total - 1 
• Hr Serves-2

This steamed prawns with garlic recipe are simple yet flavourful, allowing the natural sweetness of the prawns to shine through while improving it with the sweet-smelling garlic and flavors. Change the flavors as per your taste preferences and enjoy this delicious dish with rice or any other dishes you like.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (450g) large prawns, cleaned and deveined
• 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the steamer fill it with water and bring the water to a boil.
2. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients i.e., chopped garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and pepper mix well to combine.
3. Place the cleaned prawns in a dish or a bowl that fits in your steamer basket.
4. Pour the garlic sauce blend over the prawns, make sure that it is evenly covered and allow them to marinate for around 10-15 minutes.
5. Once the water in the steamer is boiling, place the dish with the marinated prawns into the steaming basket and cover the steamer with a lid.
6. Steam the prawns for approximately 6-8 minutes or until they turn pink and do not overcook the prawns.
7. Once done, remove the prawns from the steamer, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds whenever wanted.

Serve the steamed prawns hot with slices of lemon for an extra tangy flavor.

Enjoy the hot garlic Prawns with rice or with your favourite dish

3. Steamed Egg Dish with Veggies

• Prep – 30 mins 
• Cook - 10 mins Total - 40-50 mins 
•  Serves - 2

Steamed egg with veggies is a very versatile dish, it is a very simple and nutritious dish that can be easily prepared at your home. Add your favourite vegetables you like and enjoy your egg dish within half an hour. It is a very easy meal for your breakfast and also for your kid's tiffin box.

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• Vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, etc.)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Soy sauce (optional)
• Sesame oil (optional)
• Green onions and coriander for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix the chopped vegetables into the beaten eggs, and season with salt and pepper to taste, you can also add soy sauce and sesame oil for extra flavor.
2. Pour the egg and vegetable mix into a heatproof dish and place the dish into a steamer rack. Cover and steam over medium intensity for around 10-15 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked through and set.
3. To check the egg whether it is cooked or not insert a toothpick or knife into the centre, if it comes out clean, the dish is ready.
4. Once the dish is cooked, remove it from the steamer and garnish with chopped green onions and coriander.

4. Simple Steamed Cake

• Prep – 30 mins 
• Cook - 30-40 mins Total - 1 hr, 30 mins 
• Serves- 6-8

The Asian fluffy steamed cake is very simple and also ideal for any event. One of the popular desserts of many Asian cousins including Chinese, Malaysian, Filipino, Indian, Japanese and so on. This recipe is very easy and quick to make at home with a very simple ingredient. The benefits of this cake are that you can store it in the refrigerator and re-steam it when you want to eat, the steamed cake will be soft and spongy again.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Berries and cream for decorate on top of the cake (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the steamer by bringing water to a boil in the steaming pot.
2. In a bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix it well to combine.
3. Add the milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, mix until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are mixed well.
4. Grease a cake pan or mould that fits into your steamer, pour the batter into the greased pan, filling it about two-thirds full.
5. Once the water steamer is ready, carefully place the cake pan into the steamer and cover the steamer with a lid.
6. Steam the cake for about 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
7. Once done, turn off the heat and carefully remove the cake from the steamer, allowing it to cool for a few minutes before unmoulding.

Serve the steamed cake with berries and cream or enjoy it plain.

5. Mixed Vegetables Steamed with Melted Butter

• Prep – 10 mins 
• Cook - 8-10 mins Total - 20 mins 
• Serves- 3

Steamed vegetables with butter are one of the simple yet delightful dishes which enhance the natural flavors of vegetables. A combination of colourful vegetables (broccoli florets, tender carrot slices, verdant green beans, some cauliflower or asparagus) when carefully steamed it preserves their nutrients and natural textures and releases a tantalizing aroma. The buttery essence with the natural sweetness of the vegetables, creates a harmonious blend of flavors, it adds a luxurious silkiness, elevating the dish to a new level. The richness of the butter and freshness of the vegetables, allow each bite a delightful experience of the taste.

Ingredients:

• Vegetables (such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, green beans, etc.)
• 2-3 tablespoons of butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Herbs like parsley, thyme, or rosemary (optional) for added flavor

Instructions:

1. Wash the vegetables and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
2. Fill a basket in a steamer pot with water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat and once the water is boiling, add the vegetables to the steamer basket
3. Cover the steamer with a lid and let the vegetables steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender but slightly crisp.
4. While the vegetables are steaming, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, you can add herbs like chopped parsley, thyme, or rosemary to the butter for added more flavor
5. Once the vegetables are steaming, transfer them to a serving dish, and pour the melted butter over the steamed vegetables.
6. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences, and toss the vegetables gently to coat them evenly with the butter and seasoning.

Serve the steamed vegetables with butter hot immediately as a side dish.

Enjoy your delicious buttery flavour of steamed vegetables hot with rice or any other dish.

6. Steamed Fish

• Prep – 15-20 mins  
• Cook - 8-10 mins Total - 30-40 mins 
• Serves-4

One of the simple dishes which you can easily prepare at your home. It is a conventional dish that is served at most family dinners all over the world. It is not only healthy but also packed with flavors. that is served at celebrations and family dinners all over the world.

Ingredients:

• 2 fillets of fish (tilapia, salmon or any white fish)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1-inch piece of ginger
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the steamer fill the bottom part with water and bring it to a boil Clean and pat dry the fish fillets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
3. Place the fish fillets on a heatproof dish or a plate suitable for steaming
4. Spread the chopped garlic, ginger, and sliced green onions evenly on top of the fish fillets.
5. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the fish.
6. Once the water in the steamer is boiling, carefully place the dish with the fish into the steamer basket and cover it with a lid and steam for about 8-10 minutes.
7. Carefully remove the plate from the steamer and garnish with fresh parsley and serve the steamed fish hot with steamed rice.

7. Steamed Mussels with Garlic

• Prep – 20 mins
• Cook - 10 mins Total - 30 mins
• Serves - 4

Mussels have been cooked by different cultures for thousands of years, they were a staple food for coastal communities because of their overflow along coastlines and their health benefit. Mussels are known for their rich flavor enjoyed in various cuisines worldwide. It is so easy to cook steamed mussels at your home. Besides these mussels are a superb source of nutrients which maintain energy levels and a healthy immune system, especially during winter months.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds fresh mussels, cleaned and remove the shell
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions:

1. Clean the mussels, rinse the mussels under cold water and scrub them well to remove any waste.
2. In a pan melt the butter over medium heat, add the chopped garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the cleaned mussels to the pan stir it well and pour in the white wine.
4. Transfer the mixture to a steamer dish and put it into a steamer, cover the pot with a lid and let the mussels steam for about 5-7 minutes.
5. Check the mussels, they have opened up or not keep aside any that haven't opened and remove the dish from the steamer.
6. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the mussels and season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if wanted

Serve the mussels hot along with the bread or slices of a French baguette and enjoy your flavorful and aromatic mussels with garlic.

8. Steamed Pork in Sauce

• Prep – 30 mins
• Cook - 30-40 mins Total -1 Hr 30 mins
• Serves - 4

Steamed pork dish is not only a delicious dish, but also very easy to cook. It is one of the popular dishes of many Asian cuisines such as China, Japan, Thailand, India and so on known for its aromatic sweet and savoury flavour. Steamed pork can be presented with different dishes like steamed vegetables, rice, and noodles, or can be mixed with different dishes.

Here is one of the simple and easy steamed pork recipes, which you can easily cook at your home.

Ingredients:

• 450g- 500g pork or pork belly, cut into slices
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 4. 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• Sliced green onions and parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Slice the pork into pieces and place them in a heatproof dish suitable for steaming.
2. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chopped garlic and ginger.
3. Pour half of the sauce over the sliced pork and leave it to marinate for at least 15-20 mins.
4. Fill a steamer pot with a steamer basket with water and bring it to a simmer and place the dish with the marinated pork into the steamer basket, cover it and steam for about 15-20 minutes or until the pork is fully cooked.
5. Take the remaining sauce and pour it into a small saucepan, in a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to make a slurry and add this slurry to the sauce in the saucepan.
6. Heat the sauce over medium heat, and stir it continuously until thickens.
7. Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the steamer and pour the thickened sauce over the steamed pork slices.
8. Garnish with sliced green onions and parsley (optional).

9. Soup Dumplings (Momos):

• Prep – 40-50 mins
• Cook- 30-40 mins Total - 1Hr 30 mins
• Serves - 4-5

Soup Dumpling which is also known as Soup Momos is a traditional Tibetian dish from Asia. It is also called Mokthuk in Tibetian language and the momos are filled with meat or vegetables and added to a vegetable-loaded soup. These dumplings are very delicious due to their flavorful soup, textures, and sauces. Though it is originated from Tibetan cuisine but is widely popular across various regions and one of the main courses of Asian street foods.

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 3. Water (as needed)

For the filling:

• 1 cup finely chopped chicken or vegetables (cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, etc.)
• 1-2 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley (optional) for garnish 

Oil for cooking For Soup:

• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix the flour, salt and water in a bowl and knead until you get a smooth dough, over it and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
2. For the filling, heat some oil in a pan add finely chopped garlic, ginger, and onions and saute until onions turn clear.
3. Add finely chopped chicken or vegetables to the pan and cook until the meat is cooked 50%- 60 % or until the vegetables get tender.
4. Season the filling with soy sauce, salt, and pepper, mix well and let the filling cool.
5. Roll out the dough into small circles, about 3-4 inches in diameter and place a spoonful of the cooled filling in the centre of each circle.
6. To make the momos, seal the edges of the dough circles, forming small pouches with the filling inside.
7. In a steamer, bring water to a boil and place the momos on a greased steaming tray or basket for about 10-12 minutes until the dough becomes clear and cooked.
8. While the momos are steaming, prepare the soup in a separate pan, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil, and season it with soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
9. Once the momos are cooked, carefully place them in serving bowls and pour the hot soup over the momos.

Garnish with chopped green onions or parleys, if wanted and enjoy your delicious steamed soup momos.

10. Steamed Bao Buns (chicken):

• Prep – 1 Hr 30 mins
• Cook - 30-40 mins Total - 2 Hr 30 mins
• Serves - 3-4

Steamed buns also known as Bao Buns, is a kind of soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet bread that is steamed instead of baked. Bao buns are originated from China but are also popular in various Asian regions. The dough is typically made from flour, yeast, sugar, and water, and it can be filled with various ingredients such as pork, chicken, vegetables, or sweet fillings like red bean paste or custard. For the many years steamed buns were considered as the main food during noon and evening in many houses but nowadays, steamed buns are served as a breakfast food or as a snack.

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 

• 1 chicken breast, finely chopped
• 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
• 1-inch piece of chopped ginger
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and yeast, gradually add warm water and stir continuously.
2. Knead the mixture until it forms a smooth dough.
3. Pour the vegetable oil into the bowl and coat the dough with it, cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rest in a warm place for about an hour.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat, add chopped garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant.
5. Add the chopped chicken to the pan and stir with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil and cook for a few minutes.
6. Add the cornstarch mixture to the chicken mixture to thicken the sauce, season with salt and pepper to taste and remove it from heat and let the filling cool down.
7. Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release excess air and divide the dough into small balls about 2 inches in diameter.
8. Roll out each ball into a flat circle
9. Arrange the buns on parchment paper and place them in a steamer basket, make sure to give some space between each bun to allow for expansion.
10. Steam the buns over boiling water for about 12-15 minutes or until the dough is cooked and becomes fluffy.
11. Carefully remove the steamed buns from the steamer, fill it with chicken fillings and some cucumber and garnish with chopped green onion (which is optional)

Serve the delicious steamed buns warm with some hot homemade sauce and seasonings as per your taste preferences.

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