Salt Steamed Orange
Salt Steamed Orange
Ingredients
- 4 orange
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the oranges: For each orange, carefully slice off the top portion (about 1/4 inch thick) to create a small lid. Set the lid aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Create a cavity: Using a small spoon or a paring knife, gently cut and scoop out a small amount of pulp from the center of each orange, creating a shallow cavity. Be careful not to pierce through the bottom or sides of the orange.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add salt: Place a pinch (about 1/8 teaspoon) of salt into the cavity of each prepared orange.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Cover the oranges: Place the previously cut top portion back onto each orange, using it as a lid to cover the salted cavity.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Prepare for steaming: Place each prepared orange into a small, heatproof bowl. Arrange the bowls in a steamer basket, ensuring there is enough space for steam to circulate.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Steam the oranges: Place the steamer basket over a pot of simmering water. Cover the steamer and steam the oranges for 15 minutes, or until the orange peel is slightly softened and the fruit is warmed through.
⏱️ 15 min
- 7
Serve: Carefully remove the steamed oranges from the steamer. Allow them to cool slightly before serving. To enjoy, remove the lid and use a spoon to scoop out the warm, softened orange pulp.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Salt Steamed Orange
- 4 orange
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the oranges: For each orange, carefully slice off the top portion (about 1/4 inch thick) to create a small lid. Set the lid aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Create a cavity: Using a small spoon or a paring knife, gently cut and scoop out a small amount of pulp from the center of each orange, creating a shallow cavity. Be careful not to pierce through the bottom or sides of the orange.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add salt: Place a pinch (about 1/8 teaspoon) of salt into the cavity of each prepared orange.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Cover the oranges: Place the previously cut top portion back onto each orange, using it as a lid to cover the salted cavity.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Prepare for steaming: Place each prepared orange into a small, heatproof bowl. Arrange the bowls in a steamer basket, ensuring there is enough space for steam to circulate.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Steam the oranges: Place the steamer basket over a pot of simmering water. Cover the steamer and steam the oranges for 15 minutes, or until the orange peel is slightly softened and the fruit is warmed through.
⏱️ 15 min - 7
Serve: Carefully remove the steamed oranges from the steamer. Allow them to cool slightly before serving. To enjoy, remove the lid and use a spoon to scoop out the warm, softened orange pulp.
⏱️ 2 min