Like a lot of people on this forum, I not only love good food, but am also interested in healthy food.
I have seen (what seem to me) complicated 3-tier contraptions to steam food with. I have also seen a lot of them at garage sales, and am wondering if they are complicated and/or worth the bother to use...
I am tempted by steaming food because:
- I am under the impression that more vegetable nutrients are preserved (as opposed to boiling, for instance).
- I am also under the impression that the texture and taste are improved
- I am convinced that this eliminates calories as opposed to many other forms of cooking.
Are these impressions correct?
A couple of questions:
- Are the contraptions such as I describe difficult to use and clean?
- Do any of you use them on a regular basis?
- What sorts of foods are *not* recommened to be be steam-cooked?
Best regards,
Alex R.
I have seen (what seem to me) complicated 3-tier contraptions to steam food with. I have also seen a lot of them at garage sales, and am wondering if they are complicated and/or worth the bother to use...
I am tempted by steaming food because:
- I am under the impression that more vegetable nutrients are preserved (as opposed to boiling, for instance).
- I am also under the impression that the texture and taste are improved
- I am convinced that this eliminates calories as opposed to many other forms of cooking.
Are these impressions correct?
A couple of questions:
- Are the contraptions such as I describe difficult to use and clean?
- Do any of you use them on a regular basis?
- What sorts of foods are *not* recommened to be be steam-cooked?
Best regards,
Alex R.