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COOKING TIMES

The cooking times shown below are approximate and may vary considerably, according to the volume of
ingredients being cooked, their quality and nature and, of course, your own personal tastes.

Preparations

Quantity

Cooking

time

Recommendations

Vegetables 

Artichokes

4 medium 

60-70 min 

Asparagus 

700 g 

30-35 min 

Arrange in lattice pattern to allow
steam to circulate

Aubergines 

4 medium 

35 min 

Whole - to save time, cut into thick 
slices

Broccoli

700 g

25 min 

Distribute florets evenly

Carrots

700 g

20-30 min

Stir halfway through cooking. To save
time, slice them

Celeriac

1

30 min 

Cut into large dice

Mushrooms

300 g 

25-30 min  Whole

Green cabbage

1 medium

30-40 min

In quarters

Cauliflower

1 medium

30-40 min

Divide into florets

Courgettes

4 medium

20-25 min

Whole

medium

15 min

Sliced

Chicory

4 medium

35-40 min

Whole, but remove bitter-tasting base

Spinach

500 g

20-25 min

Do not pack too tightly

Fennel

4

35 min

Cut into quarters

Green beans

700 g 

45-50 min 

Lettuce

1 heart

15-20 min 

Peas

700 g 

20 min 

Mangetout peas

700 g 

25-35 min 

Leeks

6 medium

30-35 min  Remove green part

Peppers

3

20-30 min  De-seed and cut into quarters

Potatoes

20 small

25-30 min  Whole, with skins on

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Summary of Contents for STEAM CUISINE

Page 1: ...Instructions for use Recipe book Steam Cuisine...

Page 2: ...ttended It is not a toy and should never be left within the reach of children Never immerse the base in water or put it in the dishwasher Clean it with a soft cloth The lid and baskets should be clean...

Page 3: ...your appliance 6 Keeping food warm Reheating 7 Cleaning 7 Cooking times 8 Cooking advice 10 Troubleshooting 11 Recipes The benefits of steam cuisine 12 Starters 13 Fish 23 Meat 35 Vegetables 45 Desse...

Page 4: ...basket with removable base Stainless steel multi function bowl Rice sauces dishes to be reheated etc Removable power cord Lid glass on Art de Table model Stainless steel water tank Base Stainless ste...

Page 5: ...e cooking time the timer will ring and the light will go out As this appliance generates a great deal of steam always use it out of the reach of children and away from any objects or items of furnitur...

Page 6: ...per steamer basket before putting the food in Fill the upper steamer basket From steamer to table the upturned lid doubles as trivet except for Art de la Table model Position the lid correctly for coo...

Page 7: ...hree golden rules Dishwasher select the minimum temperature below 40 C and avoid the drying cycle Hand washing do not leave the parts immersed in detergent for too long and avoid abrasive products e g...

Page 8: ...y Carrots 700 g 20 30 min Stir halfway through cooking To save time slice them Celeriac 1 30 min Cut into large dice Mushrooms 300 g 25 30 min Whole Green cabbage 1 medium 30 40 min In quarters Caulif...

Page 9: ...sh fish fillets 2 5 10 min Frozen fish fillets 2 7 15 min Fresh trout 4 20 min Frozen trout 4 30 min Chicken 1 60 70 min 1 4 Kg remove any string and prick all over with a fork before steaming Lamb 6...

Page 10: ...eaves fennel or any other herb of your choice but make sure you leave gaps at the bottom of the basket for the steam to circulate Meat Steamed meat is both tender and tasty It can look rather pale and...

Page 11: ...ur power cord connections The food is not cooked If the food is too thick extend the cooking time or cut into smaller pieces Some of the food is not cooked The basket may be too full Avoid overloading...

Page 12: ...l make sure you choose only the very freshest produce Nutritionists all agree that gentle pressureless steaming never above 100 C is the healthiest way of cooking This is why Magimix has deliberately...

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