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Types of Steamers

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SteamerUse a steamer to steam foods such as vegetables and grains. It uses low or high steam pressure. A steamer often consists of a set of stacked pots. The lower pot hold boiling water. The upper pot has a perforated bottom that allows the steams to enter through and cook the food in the pot above. All types of steamers cook foods quickly in very hot (212 degrees Fahrenheit) water vapor
Convection SteamersIn a convection steamer, the steam is generated in a boiler, and the piped to the cooking chamber, where it is vented over the food. Pressure does not build up in the unit. Rather, it is continually exhausted, which means the door may be opened at any time without danger of scalding or burning as with a pressure steamer. Cooks use convection steamers to cook large quantities of food.
Pressure SteamerA pressure steamer cooks foods with high-pressure steam. Water is heated under pressure in a sealed compartment, allowing it to reach temperatures greater than 212-degrees Fahrenheit. It's very important to release the pressure before opening the door on a pressure steamer. The cooking time is controlled by automatic timers, which open an exhaust valves at the end of the cooking time to vent them steamer
Steam-Jacketed KettleThese kettles come in free-standing and table-top versions and in a very wide range of sizes. The kettle's bottom and sides have two layers, and steam circulates between the layers, heating liquid foods like soups and stews quickly and evenly. Because the circulating steam evenly heats all sides of the kettle instead of just the bottom, food cooks faster and more evenly and is less likely to burn.
Tilting Fry PanAlthough this piece of equipment is often called a fry pan or skillet, cooks use it to grill, steam, braise, saute, and stew many different kinds of food. Most tilting fry pans have lids that allow the unit to function as a steamer. They are very easy to clean.


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