10 steamed lunches
that travel well.
The secret to a lunch that tastes freshly made isn't only how you cook it — it's how you reheat it. Keep any dressing or crunchy topping separate until you eat.
STEAM RECIPES
The ten
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01THE STEAM RESULT
Thai basil chicken & jasmine rice
the rice fluffs back
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02THE STEAM RESULT
Miso salmon & edamame
glaze caramelises, stays flaky
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03THE STEAM RESULT
Lamb tagine & couscous
better on day two
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04THE STEAM RESULT
Creamy mushroom pasta
sauce loosens to just-tossed
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05THE STEAM RESULT
Teriyaki tofu & greens
silky tofu, vivid greens
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06THE STEAM RESULT
Shakshuka
the egg stays runny
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07THE STEAM RESULT
Chicken tikka & rice
tender, sauce does not dry
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08THE STEAM RESULT
Beef & barley stew
evenly hot, no cold centre
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09THE STEAM RESULT
Mediterranean grain bowl
veg sweet, grains fluffy
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10THE STEAM RESULT
Miso ramen
broth hot, noodles springy
Sealing food while it's still hot traps steam and turns it to condensation — soggy food, shorter fridge life. Cool it first , then lid and refrigerate.