to cook vegetables
1Pour the required quantity of water into the inner bowl. The amount of water affects the length of steaming time and you should refer to the list for guidance.
2Place the food to be steamed in the steaming basket and place the steaming basket on the top of the inner bowl. Vegetables should be thoroughly cleaned and peeled as required.
3Cover with the lid and switch on the appliance, as directed for cooking rice.
4.Once all the water has steamed away, the appliance will automatically switch to warm and the light will
glow.
5When removing the steaming basket, hold the handles using heat resistant gloves.
6It is possible to cook rice and to steam foods simultaneously. You will need to experiment to establish appropriate amounts of water and cooking time for various combinations.
guide to steam times
The amount of water poured into the inner bowl determines the steaming time. As an approximate guide, 150 ml (1 cup) of water provides 15 minutes steaming, 300 ml (2 cups) provides 30 minutes steaming etc.
VEGETABLES
Asparagus Spears | 1 lb (450g) | 17 mins |
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Beans (Green) cut | 1 lb (450g) | 20 mins |
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Brussel Sprouts | 3⁄4 lb (340g) | 25 mins |
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Cabbage |
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Carrots (skinned) | 1lb (450g) | 20 mins |
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Corn on the Cob | 2 ears | 30 mins |
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Mushrooms - whole | 1lb (450g) | 10 mins |
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Peas (shelled) | 3⁄4 lb (340g) | 17 mins |
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Clams |
| 1 lb (450g) | 10 mins | Steam until open |
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Fish | Fillets | 3⁄4 lb (340g) | 15 mins | Cook until fish flakes |
| Steaks | 1.lb (450g) | 20 mins} | easily with fork |
Oysters (in shells) | 11⁄2 lb (680g) | 25 mins | Steam until open | |
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Prawns (medium) | 3⁄4 lb (340g) | 12 mins | Steam until pink | |
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