HINTS & TIPS
Rice & Grains
There are many types of rice. Follow specific directions for the
variety used. See the Rice Steaming Chart in the STEAMING
CHARTS section of this Owner’s Manual for suggested cooking
times and amounts.
• Add no more than 1 cup of rice to the Cooking Bowl, plus the
appropriate amount of water and other ingredients suggested
on the Rice Steaming Chart. The amount of water will be less
than listed on the rice package because the steamer will retain
moisture. Place the Cooking Bowl into the Large/Center
Steamer Bowl; then put the Lid in place.
• For softer rice, increase the amount of water indicated in the
Rice Steaming Chart by 1 to 2 tablespoons. For firmer rice,
decrease the amount of water added to the Cooking Bowl by
1 to 2 tablespoons. The amount of water will also vary
depending on the type of rice or grain.
• At the end of the suggested cooking time specified on the
Rice Steaming Chart, use protective oven mitts to remove the
Lid. Always tilt Lid away from your face when removing to
avoid burns. Be careful not to allow condensed water to spill
into the Cooking Bowl since this would reduce the quality and
flavor of the steamed rice. Stir the rice in the Cooking Bowl
and check it for doneness and consistency.
• If excess liquid remains in the rice Cooking Bowl after rice is
done, then use a spoon or ladle to remove the excess water, a
little at a time. Replace the Lid and continue to cook for an
additional 5 minutes.
• Rice may be seasoned with salt, pepper, or butter before or
after steaming.
14
Spicy Chicken with Apples
Serves 2
1
⁄
2
pound thin sliced chicken breast
(skinless, boneless)
1
⁄
4
teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1
⁄
4
teaspoon pepper
1. Mix together, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, chili
powder, cinnamon, olive oil, hot sauce and sugar.
2. Place chicken in Small or Large Steamer Bowl and coat with
sauce, garnish with sliced apples.
3. Steams 10 to 12 minutes until chicken is cooked through
and serve.
Nutritional Information:
284 Calories, 26.7 gm Protein, 22 gm Carbohydrate, 10 gm Fat,
73 mg Cholesterol, 601 mg Sodium
Tip: Serve with sweet potato and steamed vegetables. Spicy coating
works great with turkey too.
Honey Mustard Pork with Cranberries
and Sweet Potatoes
Serves 2
1 peeled sweet potato sliced thin
1
⁄
2
pound boneless pork loin or sirloin chop, 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 chopped scallion or green onion
1 tablespoon dried cranberries
1. Cut off any extra fat from pork loin.
2 Place sweet potatoes in Small or Large Steamer Bowl.
3. Top with pork loin.
4. Spread honey mustard on top of pork and top with scallions
or green onion and cranberries.
5. Steam for about 15 to 20 minutes until pork and
sweet potatoes are cooked through.
Nutritional Information:
247 Calories, 18.7 gm Protein, 20.2 gm Carbohydrate, 8.9 gm Fat,
57 mg Cholesterol, 503 mg Sodium
Tip: You can use other dried fruit such as dried cherries or
raisins in place of cranberries. Serve with steamed green beans
or broccoli.
29
1
⁄
4
teaspoon chili powder
1
⁄
4
teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 red apple sliced thick
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