How to use a double boiler

The emergence of steam not only shines in industry, but the use of steam is even more important in the kitchens of ordinary people. Steaming is a very popular cooking method in Chinese cuisine. From traditional large pot stewing to the more sophisticated water-bathed stew pots that have begun to appear in our lives, and their scope of use is becoming more and more extensive. How to use a double boiler?

Stewing is to put the raw materials into a ceramic container, cover it, then put the container into a pot of water (the water level is below the mouth of the container), cover the pot, and heat it over low heat for a long time to stew the raw materials. Putian is usually stewed in clear soup.

The ingredients for stewing are generally fresh animal ingredients rich in protein, such as chicken, mutton, pork liver, pigeon meat, crucian carp, sea bass, turtle, eel, rice field eel, etc. Only one main ingredient is stewed in one container. The seasoning usually only includes ginger and salt. Stewing can reduce the fishy smell, clear away heat and relieve fire. On the other hand, various nutrients are dissolved in the soup, and the aroma and nutrition will not be lost. The stewed soup is delicious, light, original and nourishing.

The dishes retain the original colors of the ingredients, the soup is clear, the broth is delicious, and the meat is tender and crispy. Suitable for making soups.

1. Stew in a casserole, that is, put the ingredients into the casserole, cover it, and stew directly on the fire. The people of Putian call it "kang", such as kang spare ribs, kang carrots (pork feet), kang mutton, and "casserole kang (a nourishing soup cooked in a casserole)" eaten by women in confinement.

2. Stewing in a cage, which is called "steaming" in Putian. Just put the covered small container containing the raw materials into the steamer and steam it. This method is rarely used in home cooking.

3. Stewing in water, called [k'au13] (similar to the Mandarin word "roast") in Putian, put the raw materials into a ceramic container, cover it, then put the container into a pot of water (the water level is below the mouth of the container), cover the pot, heat it over low heat for a long time, and stew the raw materials. Putian is usually stewed in clear soup. The dishes retain the original colors of the ingredients, the soup is clear, the broth is delicious, and the meat is tender and crispy. Suitable for making soups.

It has expanded the scope of application of the water stewing method, and it has a wide variety of raw materials. It is a commonly used method in making home-cooked meals. The "stew" mentioned below refers to stewing in water.