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Peruvian-Style Steamed Fish with Aji Amarillo and Sweet Potato plated and ready to serve
Steamed Dish

Peruvian-Style Steamed Fish with Aji Amarillo and Sweet Potato

◷ 35 minmedium

A wholesome and flavorful weeknight dish featuring sustainably sourced white fish steamed with traditional Peruvian aji amarillo sauce, accompanied by soft steamed sweet potatoes and crisp green beans. This recipe highlights the bright, earthy flavors of Peruvian cuisine using a gentle steaming technique to retain the fish's delicate texture and nutrients.

Nov 16
Filipino-Inspired Crab and Vegetable Steamed Dumplings plated and ready to serve
Dumpling

Filipino-Inspired Crab and Vegetable Steamed Dumplings

◷ 45 minmedium

Delight in tender steamed dumplings filled with fresh crab meat and seasonal vegetables, infused with classic Filipino flavors for a comforting weeknight meal. This skillet supper highlights a slow steaming technique that preserves delicate textures and vibrant tastes, celebrating a lesser-known culinary tradition.

Nov 16
Indonesian Steamed Tempeh and Vegetable Grain Bowl plated and ready to serve
Grain Bowl

Indonesian Steamed Tempeh and Vegetable Grain Bowl

◷ 45 mineasy

A wholesome Indonesian-inspired grain bowl featuring steamed tempeh marinated in traditional spices served over fragrant jasmine rice, accompanied by steamed seasonal vegetables and a light sambal drizzle. This dish offers a balanced combination of plant-based protein and fresh produce, highlighting familiar steaming techniques without complex cooking methods.

Nov 12
Filipino Chicken Siopao with Steamed Bun plated and ready to serve
Dumpling

Filipino Chicken Siopao with Steamed Bun

◷ 130 minmedium

A comforting Filipino steamed chicken siopao featuring tender braised chicken filling wrapped in soft, fluffy steamed buns. This recipe uses classic steaming techniques to achieve pillowy buns and rich, flavorful filling, ideal for a weeknight meal inspired by traditional Philippine flavors.

Nov 11
Lebanese Chickpea and Spinach Skillet Supper plated and ready to serve
Skillet Supper

Lebanese Chickpea and Spinach Skillet Supper

◷ 25 mineasy

A healthy and hearty Lebanese-inspired skillet supper featuring steamed chickpeas and fresh spinach sautéed with garlic, lemon, and traditional spices for a bright, comforting weeknight meal. This dish highlights seasonal greens and offers a satisfying vegetarian option.

Nov 11
Caribbean Steamed Snapper with Callaloo and Spiced Coconut Rice plated and ready to serve
Main Course

Caribbean Steamed Snapper with Callaloo and Spiced Coconut Rice

◷ 50 minmedium

This vibrant Caribbean dish features fresh snapper steamed with traditional island herbs and spices, served alongside lightly sautéed callaloo greens and fragrant spiced coconut rice. The steaming method preserves the delicate flavors of the fish while the accompaniments showcase seasonal produce and authentic Caribbean tastes perfectly suited for a nutritious weeknight meal.

Nov 9
Steamed Lebanese Kibbeh with Tabbouleh Grain Bowl plated and ready to serve
Grain Bowl

Steamed Lebanese Kibbeh with Tabbouleh Grain Bowl

◷ 75 minmedium

A traditional Lebanese recipe featuring steamed kibbeh—bulgur wheat and spiced ground lamb dumplings—paired with a fresh tabbouleh grain bowl made from parsley, mint, tomatoes, and bulgur. This dish highlights slow steaming to preserve flavors and textures, incorporating seasonal produce like ripe tomatoes and fresh herbs for a vibrant weeknight meal.

Nov 7
Caribbean Steamed Callaloo and Saltfish Dumplings plated and ready to serve
Stew & Dumpling

Caribbean Steamed Callaloo and Saltfish Dumplings

◷ 70 minmedium

A comforting Caribbean stew featuring tender steamed callaloo greens served alongside savory saltfish-filled dumplings. This dish highlights the rich flavors of the Caribbean using seasonal produce and traditional steaming techniques for a wholesome weeknight meal.

Nov 5
Steamed Filipino Pork Siomai with Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce plated and ready to serve
Dumpling

Steamed Filipino Pork Siomai with Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce

◷ 35 minmedium

A comforting Filipino-inspired steamed pork siomai dumpling featuring ground pork mixed with fresh seasonal vegetables, served with a savory ginger soy dipping sauce. This recipe highlights the gentle steaming technique, preserving the delicate flavors and textures of the ingredients, making it perfect for weeknight meals.

Nov 3

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Choosing a steaming recipe on page 4

Compare the ingredients, cooking time and equipment below to find a dish that fits your plans. Each recipe includes quantities and a step-by-step method.

  • Peruvian-Style Steamed Fish with Aji Amarillo and Sweet Potato

    Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: white fish fillets such as cod or halibut, aji amarillo paste, garlic, lime juice, olive oil. Equipment: steamer basket or steaming rack, large pot with lid, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.

    Kitchen tip: Ensure the steaming water is simmering gently but not touching the food to avoid boiling the fish directly.

  • Filipino-Inspired Crab and Vegetable Steamed Dumplings

    Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: crab meat, picked over for shells, cabbage, carrot, green beans, garlic, minced. Equipment: large mixing bowl, steaming skillet or wok with lid, small bowl for sauce, small brush or paper towel for oiling.

    Kitchen tip: Ensure crab meat is fresh and properly refrigerated before use to avoid spoilage.

  • Indonesian Steamed Tempeh and Vegetable Grain Bowl

    Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: tempeh, sliced into 1 cm (0.4 inch) thick pieces, jasmine rice, water for rice, mixed seasonal vegetables (e.g., broccoli florets, carrot slices, green beans), soy sauce. Equipment: steamer basket or steaming setup, medium saucepan with lid, mixing bowl, small bowl for marinade, measuring cups and spoons, knife and cutting board.

    Kitchen tip: If you don’t have a steamer, you can use a heatproof plate over a saucepan with a lid as a makeshift steamer.

  • Filipino Chicken Siopao with Steamed Bun

    Preparation takes 90 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 130 minutes in total. Makes 8 servings. Key ingredients: all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, granulated sugar, warm water (around 40°C/104°F), vegetable oil or pork fat (plus extra to grease). Equipment: mixing bowl, steamer or bamboo steamer, pot or deep pan, measuring spoons and cups, small mixing bowl, rolling pin (optional), kitchen towel.

    Kitchen tip: Use warm water (around 40°C/104°F) to activate yeast properly without killing it.

  • Lebanese Chickpea and Spinach Skillet Supper

    Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, Lebanese spices, Lebanese spices, Lebanese spices. Equipment: large skillet, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring spoons, knife and cutting board.

    Kitchen tip: Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor; bottled lemon juice can be added but fresh is preferable.

  • Caribbean Steamed Snapper with Callaloo and Spiced Coconut Rice

    Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 2 servings. Key ingredients: snapper, garlic, minced, fresh thyme leaves, scotch bonnet chili, sliced (optional, for heat), ground allspice. Equipment: steamer or large pot with steaming rack, medium saucepan, large skillet or frying pan, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.

    Kitchen tip: If fresh callaloo is not available, substitute with spinach or Swiss chard for similar texture and flavor.

  • Steamed Lebanese Kibbeh with Tabbouleh Grain Bowl

    Preparation takes 45 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 75 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: for kibbeh dough, fresh, with 15% fat, for kibbeh mixture, for kibbeh seasoning, for kibbeh seasoning. Equipment: large mixing bowl, fine sieve, steamer or large pot with steaming basket, mixing bowls, knife and cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, large spoon.

    Kitchen tip: Make sure to knead the kibbeh dough well to develop the right texture and binding for steaming.

  • Caribbean Steamed Callaloo and Saltfish Dumplings

    Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fresh callaloo leaves (or substitute spinach), saltfish (dried salted cod), all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt. Equipment: large bowl, steamer pot with lid, frying pan, mixing spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.

    Kitchen tip: Soaking and boiling saltfish properly is essential to reduce excess salt and soften the fish.

  • Steamed Filipino Pork Siomai with Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce

    Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground pork, carrot, finely minced, green onions, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, grated. Equipment: large mixing bowl, bamboo steamer or steaming rack, large pot with lid, small bowl, knife, measuring spoons, spoon or small brush.

    Kitchen tip: Use fresh or thawed wonton wrappers and keep them covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.

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