Editing Steaming (section)

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[[File:Steaming rice.jpg|thumb|Traditional rice steamers in [[Laos]]]]
'''Steaming''' is a method of [[cooking]] using [[steam]]. This is often done with a [[food steamer]], a kitchen appliance made specifically to cook food with steam, but food can also be steamed in a [[wok]]. In the American Southwest, steam pits used for cooking have been found dating back about 5,000 years. Steaming is considered a healthy cooking technique that can be used for many kinds of foods.

Compared to full immersion in [[boiling]] water, steaming can be faster and more energy-efficient because it requires less water and takes advantage of the excellent thermodynamic heat transfer properties of steam.