Tagged: moist heat cooking method

13 Jul

Steaming is an ideal cooking method for almost any vegetable. Not only does steaming help to retain most of the vegetable’s nutrients, it also helps to preserve its shape and vibrant color.

In this Rouxbe Cooking School lesson on How to Steam Vegetables, we will show you how to prepare, steam and test vegetables for doneness. You will also learn how to finish and season vegetables in ways that will complement their natural flavors. You will also learn how to store steamed vegetables, so you can quickly and easily incorporate them into other dishes throughout the week. There are plenty of practice exercises, so get out your steamer and get cooking!

Happy Steaming!

The Rouxbe Cooking School Team.

Filed Under: Cooking School, Video

Tags: fast, healthy, moist heat cooking method, steaming, vegetables

29 Jun

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Steaming Basics | Rouxbe Cooking School Lesson

by Kimberley

While steaming is an ancient form of quick and healthy cooking, it is often a neglected cooking technique in the home and professional kitchen. Steaming tends to be associated with bland, institutional food, but it need not be. As long as the ingredients used are fresh, tasty and satisfying food can be made with very little effort. Though the concept of steaming may seem rather simple, some key steps are essential for the best results. Regardless of the equipment, the basic technique of steaming is always the same.In this follow-up Rouxbe Cooking School lesson, you will learn the Basics of Steaming – from preparing ingredients and assembling them in the steaming vessel to controlling temperature. Whether you choose to steam vegetables, poultry, fish or even dumplings and buns, by following just a few basics, you can easily add steaming to your cooking repertoire.

Check out the lesson and make it a point to visit your local market. Pick up something that is fresh and in season and get steaming today!

Happy Cooking!

The Rouxbe Cooking School Team.

Filed Under: Cooking School, Video

Tags: easy, fast, healthy, moist heat cooking method, steaming

15 Jun

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Introduction to Steaming | Rouxbe Cooking School Lesson

by Kimberley

With summer just around the corner, steaming is one of the best cooking methods you can use to showcase the flavors of fresh and seasonal ingredients. Aside from being a very clean and hassle-free method of cooking, consider steaming to be your new “fast food”, as it is very quick to prepare.

Often mistaken for being bland and boring, the technique of steaming is used in many different cultures by cooks who appreciate the delicate textures, true flavors, and versatility it provides. For this simple cooking method, all you need is a pot, a perforated rack, some simmering water, and a tight-fitting lid.

In this Rouxbe Cooking School lesson on the Introduction to Steaming, you will learn about what steaming is. You will also learn about the advantages of steaming and the various tools available to perform this often overlooked, but important, cooking technique. In subsequent lessons, we will teach you the basics of steaming so you can start cooking some of these delicious dishes!

Happy Cooking!

The Rouxbe Cooking School Team.

Filed Under: Cooking School, Video

Tags: healthy cooking, moist heat cooking method, steaming, steaming method