More than hot air

STEAMING food has been in the Asian cook’s repertoire for generations – countless dishes utilise the heat that steam emits to cook meats and vegetables in order to preserve its colour and flavour. In recent years, though the health benefits of eating steamed food has become common knowledge, and is now an increasingly common way for the health-conscious to eat food that is low in oil and seasoning but high in retained vitamins and nutrients.

Early humans used steam pits and steam cookers made of stoneware for steaming – these date back 10,000 years ago in Arizona and 7,000 years in China. Some of the more popular steamed dishes include both savoury and sweet.

Always one to create innovative appliances designed to make life simpler, Miele’s DG 6800 steam oven employs cutting edge technology to make steaming food easier than ever. No longer will you need a wok with a metal stand or container placed inside – simply fill the tank with water, and steam is pumped into the cooking cabinet through eight inlet ports for fast, gentle and even cooking. Heat up time is short and efficient, and the temperature is easily controlled and regulated through a touchscreen control panel. Operation of the steam oven is via intuitively simple touches and swipes.

The experience with Miele is made efficient through the possibility of preparing a complete meal in the large 38-litre cooking chamber of a single steam oven. Automatic programmes inform the user when individual items should be placed into the oven while regulating temperature, cooking times and sequences. There are vast lists of presets in the oven’s computer, somewhat eliminating the need for timing guesswork while cooking.

Steam a whole fish, an array of green and root vegetables and servings of rice using one appliance – the oven is designed in a way that flavours from the various dishes being steamed do not mix. After investing in the freshest of produce, retain the maximum amount of nutrients and vitamins by rapidly enveloping the food in pure steam, providing the best for your loved ones and family. As a bonus, the smooth stainless steel interior makes the Miele steam oven a breeze to clean. Just wipe to dry, and you’re good to go.

The DG 6800 steam oven is just the latest in Miele’s iconic lineup – the German manufacturer was founded in 1899, and remains a family owned and family-run company today. Since its inception, Miele has zealously pursued a philosophy of Immer Besser or “Forever Better”. It epitomises the brand’s unwavering and uncompromising commitment to quality and innovation, and is applied to every aspect of their products and operations.

This dedication to being forever better drives them to constantly seek newer and better ways of contributing to, and enhancing the quality of consumers’ lives and is reflected in the quality and enduring popularity of Miele’s appliances. Their extensive range of kitchen and home appliances includes multifunctional ovens, steam ovens, hobs and cooker hoods, dishwashers, coffee makers, wine cellars, washing machines, tumble dryers, rotary ironers and vacuum cleaners.

For more information on the Miele DG 6800 steam oven, visit www.miele.com or visit the Miele Experience Centre located at Ground Floor, Menara Sapura Kencana Petroleum, Solaris Dutamas, 1 Jalan Dutamas 1, Kuala Lumpur.

This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on June 30, 2016. Subscribe to The Edge Financial Daily here.