Source: Ricka_kinamoto, AdobeStockSteamed dishes are quite dietary and healthy. For their preparation, you can easily use a steamer, the appropriate mode of a multi-cooker, or a good old-fashioned double boiler. We share 20 of the best recipes!
1. Steamed Omelet
Source: recepty-s-photo.ruA classic omelet with milk – and nothing more.
You will need: 3 eggs, 150 ml milk, salt.
Preparation: Whisk all ingredients together and pour the omelet into a lightly greased mold. Steam it for 10-15 minutes.
2. Steamed Meat Patties
Source: postila.ruYour favorite homemade patties, but without frying or baking.
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 1 egg, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 slice bread, 50 ml milk, 30 g butter, 4 tbsp breadcrumbs, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion and garlic, soak the bread in milk, and cut the butter into pieces. Mix the ground meat with all ingredients except the breadcrumbs. Beat the mixture, form patties, and roll them in breadcrumbs. Steam them for about 30-40 minutes.
3. Steamed Fish with Vegetables
Source: dzen.ruIf you're not counting calories, we recommend sprinkling grated cheese on the finished dish.
You will need: 1 hake or other fish, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 6 Brussels sprouts, 1 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Fillet and cut the fish into serving pieces. Chop the vegetables. Grease the steamer basket with oil, layer the onion and carrot, then the fish on top. Season, cook for 5 minutes, then add the bell pepper and Brussels sprouts. Steam everything together for another 7-10 minutes.
4. Steamed Chicken Patties with Semolina
Source: AdobeStockA dietary recipe for the whole family – delicious and healthy.
You will need: 300 g chicken fillet, 50 g onion, 1 egg, 1 tbsp semolina, spices.
Preparation: Pass the chicken fillet and onion through a meat grinder, add the remaining ingredients, and mix the mince. Form patties and steam them for 20-25 minutes.
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5. Steamed Salmon
Source: dzen.ruOne of the best ways to cook such delicate fish.
You will need: 200 g salmon, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 20 g rosemary, spices.
Preparation: Sprinkle the salmon fillet with spices and zest, drizzle with lemon juice, and let sit for 6-7 minutes. Place it in a steamer, add rosemary, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
6. Steamed Rice Buns
Source: pinterest.comTender and fluffy Chinese buns are steamed, not baked in the oven.
You will need: 180 g wheat flour, 40 g rice flour, 5 g dry yeast, 120 ml water, 20 ml vegetable oil, 5 g sugar, 2 g salt, 1 egg yolk.
Preparation: Mix warm water, sugar, and dry yeast, let sit for 15 minutes, then add sifted flour and salt. Add oil, knead, and leave the dough in a warm place for 1 hour. Form about 6 small buns, make incisions on them, and brush with egg yolk. Steam them for about 20-25 minutes.
7. Steamed Cottage Cheese Casserole
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruA healthy family breakfast that is also very easy to prepare.
You will need: 500 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 1 tbsp semolina, 30 g raisins, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, butter.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese, eggs, semolina, sugar, and vanilla sugar until smooth. Add cinnamon if desired. Fold in washed raisins and place the casserole in a greased mold. Steam for 20-30 minutes, depending on the size of the mold. Leave it for 5-10 minutes in the turned-off steamer.
8. Steamed Egg White Omelet
Source: mirtesen.ruAn egg white omelet always turns out especially fluffy with a unique texture.
You will need: 3 egg whites, 180 ml milk, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Whisk egg whites with salt until foamy. Add milk and whisk again. Pour the omelet into a mold and steam for 15-20 minutes.
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9. Steamed Turkey in Soy Sauce
Source: liveinternet.ruAccording to this recipe, the boiled pork will not be bland or dry at all.
You will need: 900 g turkey fillet, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Thoroughly prick the turkey fillet with a fork. Mix olive oil, soy sauce, and spices, and marinate the meat for 1 hour. After that, steam the fillet for 35-40 minutes.
10. Steamed Meatballs
Source: recepty-s-photo.ruCan be made from different types of meat, as you prefer.
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 150 g parboiled rice, 50 g carrots, 1 egg, 5 g dill, spices.
Preparation: Boil rice until half-cooked, grate carrots, and chop dill. Mix all ingredients, form meatballs, and steam them for 35-40 minutes.
11. Healthy Steamed Turkey Patties with Vegetables
Source: postila.ruIf desired, add any other vegetables to the mince.
You will need: 450 g turkey fillet, 1 purple onion, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 1 bunch of greens, spices.
Preparation: Pass the turkey fillet through a meat grinder, grate the carrot, and finely chop the remaining vegetables and herbs. Mix everything together, season, and beat the mince. Form small patties and steam them for 20-25 minutes.
12. Steamed Potatoes
Source: AdobeStockA versatile and quick side dish.
You will need: 500 g potatoes, 30 g dill, 1 tsp salt, 25 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Peel and cut potatoes into wedges, steam them for 20 minutes. Mix chopped dill, salt, and oil, and combine the green dressing with the potatoes.
13. Steamed Vegetables
Source: dzen.ruAnother side dish option, but this time more dietary and without potatoes.
You will need: 1 head cauliflower, 2 zucchini, 2 carrots, 100 g green peas.
Preparation: Break the cauliflower into small florets, and cut carrots and zucchini into medium pieces. Place cauliflower in the steamer, after 5-7 minutes add zucchini and carrots, and after another 10 minutes, add green peas. Steam everything together for another 7-10 minutes.
14. Steamed Muffins
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruA little different from oven-baked. But still very delicious!
You will need: 100 ml milk, 3 tbsp cocoa, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 20 g vanilla sugar, 140 g sugar, 1 egg, 150 g flour.
Preparation: Whisk the egg and both types of sugar, add milk, then flour with baking powder. Divide the dough in half and add cocoa to one half. Place both batters into molds, alternating them randomly. Steam the muffins for 25 minutes.
15. Steamed Boiled Pork
Source: za-edoy.ruFor a piquant touch, we suggest preparing a mustard-soy marinade for it.
You will need: 1 kg pork, 1 tsp mustard, 1 tbsp grainy mustard, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 4 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Mix soy sauce, both types of mustard, and spices to taste. Make incisions in the pork piece and stuff them with garlic pieces. Coat with marinade, wrap in foil, and leave in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours. Steam the boiled pork for another 70-90 minutes, then let it cool and refrigerate overnight.
16. Steamed Lazy Cabbage Rolls
Source: ok.ruTo ensure lazy cabbage rolls don't stick, lightly grease the mold with oil.
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 100 g rice, 200 g cabbage, 2 onions, 1 egg, spices.
Preparation: Finely shred the cabbage and pour boiling water over it for 15 minutes. Boil rice until half-cooked, chop the onion, and mix everything with ground meat, egg, and spices. Form and steam the lazy cabbage rolls for 30 minutes.
17. Steamed Lazy Vareniki
Source: pinterest.comSteaming lazy vareniki is even more convenient than boiling them in water.
You will need: 250 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 150 g flour, 2 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Mix or blend all ingredients until smooth. Form small lazy vareniki and steam them for 10 minutes.
18. Steamed Chicken Rolls
Source: fb.ruAs a filling, we suggest using juicy herbs and aromatic nuts.
You will need: 2 chicken fillets, 3 cloves garlic, 100 g walnuts, 1-2 bunches of greens, 40 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Chop walnuts into crumbs, mix them with chopped herbs and garlic, season to taste. Make an incision and butterfly the fillets, pound them flat, and arrange each piece in a circle. Place the filling and a piece of butter on the fillets. Roll them up, wrap in foil, and steam the rolls for 35 minutes.
19. Steamed Chicken Soufflé
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruThe variety of delicious and healthy steamed chicken dishes is truly impressive.
You will need: 300 g chicken fillet, 2 eggs, 50 g green peas, 200 ml 20% cream, 50 g pumpkin, 2 g salt.
Preparation: Mince the chicken fillet with a blender. Finely chop the pumpkin and parboil it with peas for about 3 minutes in boiling water. Whisk eggs with salt, add cream, and whisk again. Mix all ingredients, pour the mixture into a mold, and steam the soufflé for 40 minutes.
20. Steamed Liver with Vegetables
Source: pinterest.comIf you are using pork or beef liver, soak it in milk first.
You will need: 500 g liver, 2 onions, 1 carrot, spices.
Preparation: Cut the liver into medium pieces and season to taste. Chop the onion, grate the carrot, and lightly fry them until soft. Mix the vegetables with the liver and steam the dish for half an hour.