Why Choose Steam Cooking?
The reasons to embrace steam cooking are compelling, with some of the key benefits including:
- Preserves Essential Nutrients: Steaming allows food to cook without the nutrients leaching into water, which commonly occurs during boiling. This means your favourite vegetables and proteins retain maximum vitamins and minerals, giving you truly healthy food.
- Locks in Natural Flavour and Texture: Unlike harsh grilling or baking, steaming preserves the food’s inherent moisture and prevents flavour compounds from evaporating. The result is perfectly tender meat, firm fish and vibrant vegetables that taste exactly as nature intended.
- A Naturally Low-Fat Approach: Because steam cooking relies entirely on hot vapour, there is absolutely no need to use oils, butter or large amounts of liquid. This non-fat method inherently supports a healthier diet and ensures the final dish is naturally lighter in calories.
- Exceptional Culinary Versatility: From perfectly crisp vegetables and delicately steamed fish to moist poultry, steaming handles an incredible range of ingredients with grace. It is a single, reliable technique that can elevate the flavour and texture of almost any meal in your kitchen.
The Benefits of Using Panasonic’s Steam Ovens
Whether you’re looking for a reliable technique for everyday meals in your home, or you’re searching for the perfect gift to give a new homeowner, Panasonic’s steam ovens are engineered with intelligent features to ensure perfect results every time. Some of the key benefits include:
- Precise, Multi-Level Steam Control: Our ovens offer several adjustable steam modes, allowing you to select the precise intensity your dish requires. Whether you need a low, gentle steam for delicate fish or powerful steam for meat and poultry, the setting is easy to dial in.
- Versatile Steam Convection Cooking: The combination of hot air and steam is a true culinary game-changer, especially for baking and roasting. Our innovative steam convection ovens ensure cakes are fluffier and meats are juicier, all while retaining a delicious, crisp exterior.
- Extensive Auto Cook Programmes: Say goodbye to guesswork and timing charts, as our models feature a wide range of pre-programmed auto menus. From quick weeknight steamed dishes to complex recipes, our ovens manage the time and temperatures for you.
- Large Capacity and Multi-Tier Cooking: Available in various sizes, our steam oven models offer spacious interiors and often include 2-level cooking capabilities. This allows you to cook or bake multiple dishes simultaneously, saving valuable time and energy.
- Effortless Self-Cleaning Systems: We understand that convenience extends beyond cooking, which is why our steam ovens feature high-temperature cleaning programmes. This automates the cleaning and deodorising process, keeping the oven interior fresh and hygienic with minimal effort.
How to Steam with a Panasonic Steam Oven
Follow this simple guide to learn how to steam any ingredients from your pantry:
- Prep and Power: Fill the designated water tank with standard drinking water (or even alkaline ionised water for superior purity), and place your food in an oven-safe dish or directly on the included tray. Remember that the gentle steaming eliminates the need for any added oil.
- Select Your Setting: Use the control panel to select the Steam function. Choose the appropriate intensity, such as Steam-Low for eggs or delicate seafood, or Steam-High for denser proteins and root vegetables. Alternatively, select one of the built-in Auto Menus for guesswork-free cooking.
- Start and Serve: Set the timer based on the ingredient size (referencing the oven's recipe book helps), or rely on the Auto Menu. The steam oven takes care of the rest, giving you deliciously fresh steamed food, ready to enjoy.
For best results, always ensure your ingredients are uniformly chopped for even cooking, and make sure to leverage the steam convection mode when you want a crispy crust on poultry or baked goods. Lastly, enhance the flavour of your beautifully steamed dishes by seasoning and saucing after cooking to prevent wash-offs.
