Tips for tender meat in the steamer:

• Choose the right meat. Lean meat with a low fat content is best suited for preparation in the steamer. This prevents the meat from becoming too dry.
• Dice the meat as desired so you can better control the cooking time.
• Place the meat in a perforated steamer basket so that the steam can circulate well and the meat is cooked evenly.
• Fill the steamer with water. The water should reach the bottom edge of the steamer basket.
• Bring the water to the boil.
• Place the steamer basket in the steamer.
• Cook the meat over a medium heat. Cooking times vary depending on the type of meat and the thickness of the piece of meat.

Here are a few more tips to make your meat particularly tender in the steamer:

• Don't stir the meat during cooking, as this will prevent it from tearing and keep it nice and juicy.
• Do not overcook the meat, as overcooked meat becomes dry and tough.
• Leave the meat to rest briefly after cooking to allow the juices to disperse and make the meat even juicier.

Here are some specific examples of cooking times for different types of meat in the steamer:

• Chicken breast: about 15 minutes
• Turkey breast: about 20 minutes
• Fillet of beef: about 25 minutes
• Veal fillet: about 20 minutes
• Pork tenderloin: about 25 minutes
• Lamb fillet: about 30 minutes

Of course, you can vary the cooking times depending on your taste and the desired degree of doneness.

Tips for tender meat in the steamer

Choose the right meat

Lean meat with a low fat content is best suited for preparation in the steamer. This prevents the meat from becoming too dry. Lean meat such as chicken breast, turkey breast or beef fillet contains less fat and remains juicy and tender when steamed.

Preparing the meat

Dice the meat

Dice the meat as you like. This allows you to better control the cooking time. Smaller pieces cook faster and more evenly.

Place the meat in the cooking tray

Place the meat in a perforated cooking tray. This allows the steam to circulate well and the meat is cooked evenly.

Preparing the steamer

Fill with water

Fill the steamer with water. The water should reach the bottom edge of the steamer basket.

Bring the water to the boil

Bring the water to the boil. The hot steam ensures that the meat is cooked evenly.

Cooking meat

Inserting the steamer basket

Place the steamer basket in the steamer.

Note the cooking time

Cook the meat over a medium heat. Cooking times vary depending on the type and thickness of the meat. Here are some specific examples of cooking times:

• Chicken breast: about 15 minutes
• Turkey breast: about 20 minutes
• Fillet of beef: about 25 minutes
• Veal fillet: about 20 minutes
• Pork tenderloin: about 25 minutes
• Lamb fillet: about 30 minutes

Of course, you can vary the cooking times according to your taste and the desired degree of doneness.

Additional tips for tender meat

Do not stir the meat

Do not stir the meat during cooking. This prevents it from tearing and keeps it nice and juicy.

Do not overcook the meat

Do not overcook the meat. Overcooked meat becomes dry and tough.

Let the meat rest

Leave the meat to rest briefly after cooking. This allows the juices to spread and makes the meat even juicier.

Scientific facts about steam cooking

Gentle cooking

Steam cooking is a gentle method that preserves the nutrients in meat better than other cooking methods such as roasting or deep-frying

As the meat does not come into direct contact with water, water-soluble vitamins and minerals are retained.

Even cooking

The hot steam ensures that the meat is cooked evenly. This results in a better texture and a more intense flavor.

Health benefits

Steam cooking does not produce any harmful substances like high temperatures during frying or grilling. This makes steam cooking a healthier method of preparation.

Energy efficiency

Steam cookers are energy efficient as they heat the food using steam rather than a direct heat source. This saves energy and time

.