Steam cooking has been a well-known method in the foodservice industry for years. Yet, it's only just being recognized for how effective it can be in commercial kitchens. Today we're taking time to give you the rundown on the origin of steam cooking as well as providing you with the industry's number 1 solution to this cooking trend. We're explaining how efficient it can be as well as listing a few of the many benefits to this great cooking method. Read on for more information.

ORIGIN

Dating back to the Stone Age, history shows that steam cooking was a popular method in Japanese culture. It took over Italy and Sardinia during the Bronze Age, and it's also been showcased throughout various other countries in Asia and all across Europe. No matter the location, steam cooking has been around for thousands of years. Through different methods, including steam pits and bamboo baskets, steam has provided a healthy way to feed families and prepare food for many generations.

One thing remains the same throughout history, and worldwide when it comes to steam cooking: water is turned into hot gas and the heat from that carries the steam that cooks the tasty food everyone's waiting to eat. So, why is it considered to be more effective than other methods of cooking? Steam is considered to be a wet method of cooking and allows for a more even cooking process. By soaking into the food's coolest areas it evenly warms it up without taking away from the texture or taste of the dish, unlike dry heat. 

INTRODUCING CROWN STEAM

Towards the end of 2019, Crown, known as the backbone of the steam equipment industry, released the ultimate steam cooking resource. Introducing the group at the NAFEM Show, Crown Steam officially became a publicly known brand. Crown merged with two of the industry's most well-known companies, Market Forge and Firex, to bring the Crown Steam Group to life. 

Combining durability, ease of use, and quick cooking speeds to create the ultimate steam cooking systems, the Crown Steam Group is providing endless opportunities for the foodservice industry. Their appliances are designed to give you the largest capacity for serving while using the most compact spaces, allowing you more room in your commercial kitchen, while simultaneously increasing productivity. Most units are multifunctional as well as fully automated, relying on the latest technology to even out consistency and reduce the need for labor.

BENEFITS

Each system created by Crown Steam offers a surplus of benefits, but they all have a few benefits in common. With steam cooking, you can pride your service on the fact that you're serving your consumers with better quality dishes. There are easily more pro's than con's when it comes to steam cooking.

• Healthier meals. Steam cooking requires no oil, no frying, and prepares dishes purely from steam.
• Retaining vitamins, minerals, texture, color, and quality. By using steam rather than dry heat, you retain the quality of the food you're cooking.
• A steam cooker allows you to prepare multiple dishes without worrying about flavors mixing.

Contact us today at One Source Reps for more information on how you can implement steam cooking into your foodservice operation. We'll provide you with all the need to know details when it comes to different steam cooker equipment, as well as help you pick out the best appliances for your specific business. 

Schedule a free foodservice equipment assessment with us to learn more, or see how Crown Steam can fit into your foodservice operation.