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Sides & Snacks
SIDES & SNA
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CRISPY TOFU BITES WITH
CHILI-GARLIC & HOISIN DIPPING SAUCE
PREP:
5 MINUTES |
TOTAL COOK TIME:
23 MINUTES |
STEAM:
APPROX. 8 MINUTES |
COOK:
15 MINUTES
MAKES:
4 SERVINGS |
ACCESSORIES:
COOK & CRISP™ PLATE
BEGINNER RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1
In a large bowl, add the cubed tofu and
cornstarch. Toss until the tofu is fully coated.
Then evenly spray tofu with canola oil.
2
Add
1
/
2
cup water to the pot. Spray the Cook
& Crisp Plate with canola oil spray, then place
the plate in the pot. Add the tofu to the plate,
spreading it evenly across the plate. Close the
lid and move slider to STEAMCRISP.
3
Select STEAM & CRISP, set temperature to
390°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Press START/
STOP to begin cooking (PrE will display for
approx. 8 minutes as the unit steams, then the
timer will start counting down).
4
While the tofu cooks, whisk together the hoisin
and chili-garlic sauces in a small bowl.
5
When the cooking is complete, remove the tofu
from pot. Serve warm with chili-garlic hoisin
dipping sauce.
INGREDIENTS
1 block (16 ounces) extra-firm tofu, packed in water,
drained, patted dry, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Canola oil spray
1
/
2
cup water, for steaming
1
/
3
cup prepared hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon prepared chili-garlic sauce
SIDES & SNA
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TIP
For even crispier, crunchier results,
wrap whole block of tofu in paper
towels and press for 30 minutes under
a 5-pound weight, rewrapping tofu with
fresh paper towels every 10 minutes.
Don't forget to add water or stock
to create steam and cook your food.
TIP
For chewier jerky, set Dehydrate time to 5 hours.
BEEF JERKY
PREP:
15 MINUTES |
MARINATE:
8 HOURS |
DEHYDRATE:
6 HOURS |
MAKES:
4 CUPS (8 OUNCES) DRIED JERKY
ACCESSORIES:
REVERSIBLE RACK
BEGINNER RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1
In a large bowl, prepare the marinade by
whisking together all ingredients except the
beef. Then place the marinade and beef slices in
a large resealable plastic bag.
2
Massage the outside of the bag to work the
marinade over all parts of the beef, then place
the bag in the refrigerator for 8 hours or more to
marinate.
3
After marinating, pour the meat and marinade
into a colander in the sink. Push the beef around
to allow excess marinade to drain.
4
Lay half of the beef slices flat on the bottom
of the pot. Place the the Reversible Rack in the
broil position, then place in the pot. Lay the
remaining beef slices flat on top of the rack.
Make sure none of the slices are touching.
5
Close the lid and move the slider slider to AIR
FRY/STOVETOP. Select DEHYDRATE, set
temperature to 165°F, and set time to 6 hours.
Press START/STOP to begin cooking.
6
When cooking is complete, remove the rack and
jerky. Store in an airtight container.
INGREDIENTS
1
/
4
cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1
1
/
2
pounds beef eye of round, sliced
1
/
4
-inch thin
For more information on rack configuration, see the Quick Start Guide or Owner's Guide.
