Steamer

by Mary Deal

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Steamer

Artist

Mary Deal

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Photograph - Photography

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Made of bamboo and a woven bottom, when placed over a boiling pot of water, this steamer will bake or cook and plump anything made of dough. In another photo in this gallery is manapua and pork hash. Both are cooked in steamers. Unlike my little household steamer, restaurant use these in the 2-3 foot diameter size.

Steam cooking is very natural and fat free. Food retains more nutrients than conventional methods of cooking that leaches out the food value. Vegetables remain colorful and you fish and other seafood stays moist and flavorful.

The double tiered version will enable you to cook two levels of items at once, and save you valuable time. The multi-tiered versions are popular in restaurants and eateries. I find Char Siu Bow, beans buns and others in many places across the islands. Many dozens are steamed at the same time in these commercial establishments.

The single portion style is perfect for meals alone, or for use for guests at parties to add a personalized touch. For use at home on a smaller scale, fill the steamers with your choice of foods and place in the wok that is filled with water to create steam. Any cooking vessel that can accommodate the steamer will do. You can find the perfect size steamer and wok for your needs in any store that sells Asian cookery and utensils.

The artist, Mary Deal, is also an award-winning author of mystery/thrillers, a short story collection and writers' reference books. Read about it here:

http://tinyurl.com/3z8pm3f

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October 3rd, 2011

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