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Steam ovens are becoming a staple in high-end kitchens since they provide a wide range of versatile and nutrient-rich meals. There is a lot to learn about this handy appliance. Read on for information about steam ovens and how you can utilize them in your everyday cooking routine.
How does a Steam Oven Work?
To warm up your meal, a steam oven usually works by combining steam and convection currents. Think of it as hot air being blown by a set of fans to ensure an even circulation of steam. These ovens use a water tank to produce steam though there are some pump-in options. Most steam ovens today are known as combi-steam or combination-steam ovens because they often come with convection fans.
Steam-Powered Health
The likelihood of burning your food is greatly reduced by using a steam oven, not to mention the numerous health benefits that come from steam cooking.
Steam cooking does not require oil or butter. This cuts the fat content down significantly, which is good news for anyone worried about issues like obesity or heart disease. Furthermore, an article published in the Globe and Mail claims that “steaming is one of the best methods to preserve easily damaged nutrients, such as vitamin C and many B vitamins.”
Simple Steam Oven Recipe
If you want to ease into steam cooking, we have a great recipe to get you started.
You are going to need:
Four, 5 ounce ramekins
½ cup of tomato sauce
4 eggs
¼ cup of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Heat your oven to 250 degrees
Separate two tablespoons of tomato sauce into each ramekin as well as a pinch of parsley
Break one egg into each ramekin on top of the tomato sauce
Pop into the oven and bake for 12 minutes or until eggs are set
Sprinkle the last bit of parsley, sea salt, and pepper on top
Top the dish off with cheese and enjoy!
Be Different
The best part is steam ovens can be used for so much more than cooking. For example, if you’re interested in canning or preserving jams and jellies, steam ovens are a great way to easily sanitize your jars. Or, if you’re looking for healthy snack ideas and want to give dehydrating a try, steam ovens can do that too. Just make sure the heat is set low at 115 degrees, the door is slightly ajar in the rest position, and remember to turn thicker pieces periodically.
There are many benefits gained from a steam oven; it's easy to see why so many health-enthusiasts are making the switch.
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Further reading from our blog:
Find out more about steam ovens and combi-steam ovens in our Steam Ovens 101 article.
