Key Parameters
Equipment
Steps
- 1.
Chawanmushi (茶碗蒸し) (Japan): Creates ultra-smooth custard by preventing bubble formation
- 2.
Hainanese chicken rice (Singapore/Malaysia): Preserves gelatinous collagen in skin at sub-boiling temps
- 3.
Pescado al vapor (Peru): Maintains structural integrity of delicate Amazonian fish
The Science
Primary Reaction
Starch gelatinization