Steaming is a light cooking method that allow the flavour of
food to stand out. The natural taste and shape of food is
retained, light flavourings, seasonings are just used to enhance
and but to dominate. The taste and aroma of spices and herbs are
gently steamed, which bring the food's natural goodness at its
best.
Steaming is one of the gentlest methods of cooking, the heat
of the simmering liquid's vapors gently envelops the food
resting above in a perforated container and allows the food to
retain its natural juices, colour and flavour. Steaming suits
with wide range of foods and yields subtle, moist and aromatic
results.
Steaming was discovered before the presentation of fire. This
cooking method quickly spread from China to South East Asia,
then to India and Japan. Today, the popularity of steaming
becomes worldwide.
Many people loved the idea of steaming as it is is the
easiest way to cook. You don't need to have expensive equipment
in order to produce delightful dishes. If you haven't tried
steaming yet, follow some of the recipes in this site and you
will be pleasantly surprised.