Steamed food recipes

Niangao is a moderately sweet, sticky rice cake loved for its chewy, springy texture. It's a popular treat...

This is a traditional Thai dessert that has become popular in Thai restaurants around the world. Its main ingredient is...

This incredibly easy-to-make dish is packed with flavor, comes together quickly, and is perfect for a healthy dinner in...

Make delicious meatless dumplings that are much healthier than the traditional version. Soy sauce and sesame oil...

The broccoli for this salad is best steamed, so it doesn't overcook and comes out bright, crisp, and just right...

Juicy cabbage rolls stuffed with ground pork and beef, Parmesan, and herbs are steamed and served in a homemade tomato sauce...

A delicious, complete Thai-inspired meal: fragrant lime rice is served with succulent salmon fillet in a sticky soy glaze and...

With this recipe, you can cook perfect asparagus in a steamer. It turns out just the right amount of tender, stays nicely crisp, and...

"I love steamed buns for their texture and sweet flavor," shares Molly Yeh. "This recipe was inspired by the delicious buns..."

Any dense Asian greens will work for this recipe, such as spinach, bok choy, kai lan (aka Chinese broccoli), and...

These Korean dumplings are the perfect combination of kimchi, ground pork, and tofu. Kimchi dumplings are best made with overripe...

Har gow is a popular dim sum dish in China. These shrimp dumplings are known for their slightly chewy, translucent...

No dim sum table is complete without siu mai, open-topped dumplings. Although different restaurants vary in their filling recipes...

"As a child, I always helped my mother in the kitchen preparing New Year's treats," recalls recipe author Vivian Chan. "My main...

Make fluffy, tender steamed buns with carrot filling. To make these, carrots are baked in the oven and mixed with peanuts,...

"Xiaolong bao are Chinese steamed dumplings with soup inside," says Molly Yeh. "They're like magic! My whole childhood..."

Sweet potatoes are a good source of nutrients. They're rich in vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium, to name just a few...

You don't need a steamer for this recipe. Place the fish and vegetables in a baking dish, pour in the Asian sauce, then...

If pumpkin in desserts only brings to mind pumpkin pie, here's a delicious pudding recipe that'll delight...

To make these Chinese-style buns, you don't have to go to an Asian market and look for special ingredients or...

Steamed fish is often seen at Chinese banquets and celebrations, but it is also often prepared for a casual dinner...

Enjoy the stunning flavors of Southeast Asian cuisine in this simple dish. Halibut fillet is steamed and...

This traditional dish is prepared in Asian families for special occasions, such as Chinese New Year, and can also be seen...

Any firm-fleshed white fish, such as sea bass or halibut, will work for this recipe. Steam the fillets in a steamer with...

This savory panchan is traditionally served chilled as an appetizer or vegetable side dish with rice. Japanese eggplant...

These Chinese dumplings can be served as a main course or as an appetizer, spooned individually onto Asian soup spoons.

This cloud-light, chocolatey cake has the texture of an airy soufflé. It's baked in a double boiler under...

"Steamed pork ribs with fermented black beans are a popular dim sum dish, but in my...

Songpyeon are Korean rice cakes traditionally eaten during the autumn festival of Chuseok. These cakes symbolize abundance...

This recipe offers two options for assembling and cooking Chinese dumplings. The first option is open-topped and...

Mexican tamales are pieces of corn dough with fillings, wrapped in corn husks and steamed.

This recipe infuses classic stuffed artichokes with all the traditional crab cake ingredients, including...

Chimichurri is an Argentine spicy sauce made with fresh herbs, traditionally served with grilled meats. A piquant...

Make Asian steamed dumplings with an unusual filling – a delicate tomato soup! The soup can be stuffed into the dumplings...

Fa Gao, or lucky cake, is a popular Chinese dessert typically eaten during New Year celebrations to attract...

This tender pork belly in a rich, savory sauce is cooked entirely in the slow cooker and packed with flavors inspired by...

When it comes to preparing for the week ahead, it's best to prep plenty of vegetables so you can use them in...

Steaming vegetables preserves the maximum amount of beneficial micronutrients and vitamins. And to ensure that steamed vegetables are not...

Airy steamed buns and homemade Chinese char siu pork are the perfect combination of sweet, tender crumb and savory...

Fried sticky rice with Chinese sausage (or lo mai fen in Cantonese) is a popular dim sum dish made with sweet...

Chinese steamed bao buns with custard are the perfect combination of a warm, fluffy crumb and a sweet, creamy filling.

This custard-soft steamed egg recipe may seem complicated, but it's not. Just two extra steps...

Treat your loved ones with delicious Chinese dumplings filled with pork, cabbage, and Asian spices. Dumplings...

While tamales can be made year-round, these Mesoamerican corn rolls are traditionally served during the holidays....

Enjoy the deliciously creamy texture of mashed potatoes made from steamed yellow potatoes with...

This dish rivals any stuffed pasta dish with sauce. The filling of these vegetarian Chinese dumplings is based on...

To deliciously steam broccoli, you don't need to get out the steamer. Simply simmer the florets in a saucepan over low heat...

Momos are dumplings popular in Nepal and Tibet, served as an appetizer or main course. Momos are made from a simple...

Tamales are a traditional Mesoamerican dish, dating back to the ancient Aztecs. Pieces of cornmeal dough were wrapped in...