When one thinks of Christmas or Thanksgiving, what comes to mind? Food, of course! Children especially think of cakes, puddings, cookies or candy. On these festive occasions there is an abundance of foods, all cooked by various methods. The holiday season bring families together at the dinner table, and health should be the main concern.
When cooking food we think of taste, but should that be all? Let's examine the benefits of baking and steaming certain foods. Baked foods are tasty, juicy, and flavorful as they are cooked within their own oil. It is also a healthier way of cooking as baking decreases the cholesterol and simple carbohydrates in foods. Care has to be taken that foods are baked at the right temperature and for the given period so that they do not become hard and tasteless. This cooking method is very effective in promoting weight loss as less fat is used when baking foods. There are far less calories in a baked chicken leg than a fried chicken leg.
Cast Iron Wok
Steaming is defined as cooking in water vapor under varying degrees of pressure. Most steaming is done by placing the food into a steamer which is usually a circular container made of metal (Wok) or bamboo. The steamer usually has a lid that is placed on the top of the container during cooking to allow the steam to cook the food. Steaming food is very nutritious because it requires little cooking oil, resulting in low fat and calorie content. Steaming is most often used to cook vegetables, whole fish, crab, pork spare ribs, ground pork of beef, chicken, etc. Rice and wheat foods can also be steamed.
Health conscious individuals should prefer steaming to other methods requiring cooking oils. Steamed foods retain their natural smell, taste, form, and most of the microelements and vitamins that foods contain when raw. Steam cooking keeps the food temperature under 212 degrees F, which is ideal for conserving the properties that the foods contain. These two cooking methods promote a healthy lifestyle.
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Cyber Monday Joyce Chen 14 inch Lightweight Cast Iron Wok Feature
- Lightweight Cast Iron
- Even heat distribution
- Excellent heat retention
- Pre-seasoned, ready to cook
- Easy Clean Silicone Exterior
Cyber Monday Joyce Chen 14 inch Lightweight Cast Iron Wok Overview
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