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Come winter, subtly flavoured, warm foods take centre stage. Winter wellness is all about infusing cosy herbal aromas and lightly spiced flavours into seafood and lean protein dishes that are perfectly cooked and packed with flavour. A culinary technique that imbues fragrant, sublime and engaging flavours into your wellness proteins is steaming. Use the USHA's Steam Oven to prepare steamed seafood and lean protein dishes adorned with tossed and boiled veggies as interesting mealtime options during winter weather.
Steamed Chicken With Turmeric, Pepper And Garlic
When it comes to preparing a winter wellness meal, one can hardly go wrong with a perfectly cooked piece of chicken breast, marinated in turmeric and garlic, served with a side of baked potatoes. Using the steamer function of a multipurpose steam oven, allow the chicken breast to slow-cook, lathered in a marinade carrying the aromas of minced garlic, lemon juice and crushed black pepper. Place the marinated chicken on a tray surrounded by small potatoes cut into half, drizzled with olive oil, rosemary and pepper. Serve warm when perfectly cooked with a coriander garnish, in a delightful fusion of global flavours.
Lemongrass Steamed Prawns With Coconut Lime Drizzle
Cook thick and rich tiger prawns or king prawns in the steamer by spreading them on a tray layered with lemongrass and lime wheels. The light and aromatic touch of lemongrass will permeate through the crustaceans as they cook, to release a very arresting fragrance. Prepare a drizzle with coconut milk and lime zest and spread it over the cooked prawns once ready. This light and clean meal can be had carb-free by itself with a sprinkling of salt, pepper and chilli flakes.
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Ginger–Soy Steamed Salmon With Bok Choy
Inspired by the flavours of east Asian cuisine, this is a low-fat recipe that tastes best when served warm. Salmon itself carries a lightly sweet taste which is nicely complemented by the sharp gingery spice and the pungent acidity of ginger and soy sauce. What adds that light chewy, crunchy texture into the salmon dish is just a hint of bok choy, steamed with the fish, or tossed separately in butter. Use the steamer function of a multipurpose steaming unit to prepare this dish and bring it home with a honey and sesame oil drizzle for the garnish.
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Steamed Tofu And Mushroom Bowl With Chilli Garlic Oil
For those who prefer a vegetarian option, tofu marinated in soy sauce and garlic and steamed with mushrooms coated in garlic butter, can be an excellent lean meal to prepare during winters. The chilli garlic oil will bring a bit of oomph into an otherwise subtly flavoured dish, infusing it with deeper flavours. Layer the steamed tofu and mushrooms cooked in the steam oven in a bowl containing fragrant and warm coconut rice. Drizzle with the chilli garlic oil and serve as a warm winter dinner.
Steamed Fish En Papillote
A classic European-style steamed variation, perfect as a wellness winter meal, this dish is all things winter. Fish fillets are cooked in a seasoning of fresh thyme and rosemary and some white wine stock in the steam oven. En papillote or ‘in parchment parcels’ is what makes this dish stand out, where each parcel is filled with the fish and herbs and cooked separately to deliver a citrusy, briny brightness. The fish can be served with a side of quinoa or steamed vegetables as a thoroughly winter-friendly, nourishing meal. Add herbed rice, if you fancy a slightly more sumptuous portion for dinner.
