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Steaming is one of the most popular and frequently used cooking techniques. Many foods or menus are even more delicious when cooked by steaming, because this method is able to make the texture of the food softer quickly. The use of hot steam for cooking allows the food to cook evenly without losing their natural tenderness and flavor.
In addition to the advantages in texture, the steaming method is also considered healthier than other cooking techniques. The minimal use of oil in the steaming process reduces the amount of fat that enters the food, making it a better choice for a healthy diet. However, to steam food, a special tool called a steamer is needed.
Steamer pots or steamers are designed with a flat strainer placed in the middle. The steam produced will hit the food placed in the strainer, so that the cooking process can occur. Without this tool, the steaming process becomes difficult, because there is no effective alternative way to produce the hot steam needed.
As a result, many people find it difficult and limited to cook with this method if they do not have a steamer or a steamer pan. However, you don't always have to use a steamer or a steamer to steam food. There are other tools that can be an alternative for the steaming process, you know.
By using the right equipment, such as a steamer rack or even something as simple as a colander placed over a pot of boiling water, you can still steam food effectively without having to have a special pot.
(brl/mal)
