NOTE:
During cooking, you may hear an occasional clicking sound and notice the unit cycling between vigorous boiling and
simmering. This is normal as the appliance is regulating the cooking temperature.
8.
CAUTION!
It is normal for steam to escape from the cover vents during cooking. To prevent steam burns, keep well away from
the vents. When time is up, unplug the unit. Keeping your hand away from the vents, use the center handle to carefully remove
the cover.
9. If the egg holder was used, lift it out of the base.
• For eggs
:
If soft-cooked eggs are desired, allow the eggs to cool for 2 minutes. If medium-cooked eggs are desired, cool for
5 minutes. Run eggs under cold water long enough to make them comfortable to peel. Peel and cut eggs into halves; add to
cooked noodles.
• For veggies:
Simply add to cooked noodles.
10. If desired, the broth can be drained from the noodles before adding the eggs or veggies. Place the cover on the base. Grasp the
side handles and base handles together and carefully drain the broth using the pour spout (Fig. A).
11. Remove the cover and, using the provided spoon, stir in the contents of the flavor packet(s) that came with the noodles or add any
of the suggested seasonings or toppings listed below.
12. Use the provided fork and spoon for eating.
CAUTION!
If eating food directly from the Bento
™
electric cooker, to prevent burns,
place unit on a flat surface and allow food and unit to cool. Avoid touching the metal surfaces on the rim of the cooker base.
Serving Suggestions
Veggies
Larger and longer cooking veggies, such as broccoli and cauliflower florets and baby-cut carrots, can be placed in the egg holder and
cooked for 10 minutes.
Smaller and quick-cooking veggies can be cooked along with the ramen or udon noodles in the large compartment. These veggies
include: shredded carrots, shredded or spiralized zucchini, sliced green onions and mushrooms, Chinese snap peas, grated fresh ginger,
and minced garlic.
Seasonings/Toppings
Add sauces or toppings such as sriracha, soy sauce, tamari, sesame oil, chopped nuts, sesame seeds, cilantro, basil, jalapeño slices, avocado
slices, or lime wedges to the cooked noodles.
Other Uses
Reheating
Canned and ready-to-serve foods such as soups, beef stew, chili, and quick-cooking oats can be heated in the electric cooker.
1. Add food product to the large compartment. Follow the package instructions to see if additional liquid is needed. The food prod-
uct plus any additional liquid should not exceed 2 cups.
NOTE:
If only the large compartment is being used, it is still necessary
to add ¼ cup of water to the small compartment.
2. Plug in unit. Do not use the cover when heating foods that tend to foam up and boil over, such as oatmeal. Heat food until the
desired temperature is reached, stirring occasionally using the provided spoon.
Cooking scrambled eggs
1. Plug in the unit and preheat while mixing the eggs. Add 1 teaspoon butter to the large compartment and water up to the fill line in
the small compartment.
2. Beat up to four eggs, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until blended. Pour egg mixture into the large compartment when butter
is melted.
3. If desired, add small pieces of cooked ham, precooked sausage, and/or veggies to the egg holder and place it in the small
compartment.
4. Cook uncovered, use the provided spoon or a non-metal utensil to stir and fold the eggs over occasionally, until thickened and no
liquid egg remains.
5. Stir in ham, sausage, and/or veggies.
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