Steamed Turkey Tenderloins
2 turkey tenderloins, about
- kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
Add 3 cups of water to inner pot, place inner pot in rice cooker, cover and press steam/cook button to let water come to a boil. Season tenderloins with salt and pepper. Place tenderloins in the steam tray.
You may also choose a plate that is just large enough to fit into the steam tray with about
When water has come to a boil in the rice cooker, carefully open lid, keeping hands and face away to avoid steam burns. Using oven mitts (inner pot will be hot), carefully place the steam tray into the rice cooker, cover, and steam for about 25 minutes. Check after 20 minutes with an instant meat thermometer. Turkey should reach about 160°F and not be pink in the center. Using oven mitts, remove steam tray from rice cooker. A general rule is to stand for about 15 minutes per 1- inch thickness. Refrigerate if not serving immediately. Serves 4.
Basic Steamed New Potatoes
Add potatoes in one layer to steam tray. Add 3 cups water to the inner pot. Place inner pot in the rice cooker and place steam tray into the inner pot. Close lid and press the Steam/Cook button. Allow to cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes after water begins to boil.
Test potatoes: carefully open the lid, keeping hands and face away to avoid steam burns. Check potatoes with a fork, taking care not to touch the sides of the steam tray or inner pot, as they will be hot. If potatoes are not completely cooked, replace cover and cook for another few minutes. Use oven mitts to remove steam tray from rice cooker and serve hot with butter, salt and pepper.
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