What is Combi-Steam Cooking?
Steam-Roasting or Combi-Roasting
You don't need special recipes for roasting in your Convection Steam Oven, but you need to understand the methods best suited for roasting in this oven so you can be sure the results will meet your expectations.
Best Uses
Here are important steps to consider:
Before you begin, calculate the cooking and resting time of the meat to determine when to add the vegetables or other side dishes, ideally, side dishes should be ready to come out of the oven when the meat is carved and ready to serve.
Before you begin, calculate the cooking and resting time of the meat to determine when to add the vegetables or other side dishes, ideally, side dishes should be ready to come out of the oven when the meat is carved and ready to serve.
Cook large roasts and poultry on a rack in a shallow pan to avoid juices being leached from the meat.
Understanding Convection Steam
Twenty years ago, Combi-Ovens or Convection Steam ovens, were introduced to the residential appliance market, and since that time they have become a popular choice for the modern kitchen. A Steam Oven is an amazing appliance, but since recipes don’t reference the appliances we cook with, there is a bit of a learning curve to understanding how to make the best use of the oven.
Steam ovens have been an essential tool in high-end restaurant kitchens and commercial food service for many years because the combination of Convection & Steam provided chefs with tools to help in the precise preparation of large quantities of food. Food cooked with steam inhibits cellular breakdown resulting in better flavor, texture, and definitely nutrient value but the most remarkable aspect of a Convection Steam oven is versatility.
I have been asked many times over the past twenty years if there are special recipes for using the steam oven, and the truth is it’s not so much special recipes one needs but rather a clear understanding of cooking terms so that recipes can be easily adapted to cooking in the Steam Oven. There are a few different models of Steam Ovens on the market and while it’s important to learn the specific features of your steam oven, the good news is that the fundamentals for steam oven cooking are the same.
A Convection Steam Oven can be used for
*Additional functions include:
Reheating foods
Defrosting
Making Yogurt
Sterilizing Jars for Canning
Proofing Yeast Dough
Some Steam Ovens also have a Broil element that can be used for browning and toasting and broiling leaner cuts of meat.
