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How to steam fish in your Multi-Crock
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Add 3 cups water to the bowl of the clay pot.
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Place your fish in a bowl or steamer basket.
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Place the bowl or steamer basket in your clay pot ensuring that the water does not
come above the base of the steamer basket.
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Place the clay pot lid on the pot (ensure steam plugs are in place), place into to cooker
base and plug device in.
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Press the “Menu” key to select “Steam/Fast” and use the “Timer” Keys ( + /- ) to set
cooking time to 30 minutes.
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Check doneness and reset timer if fish is not yet cooked through.
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Consider adding aromatics such as lemon slices or herbs to the water or lay them on
top of the fish to add a hint of flavor.
How to make a one-pot pasta dinner in your Multi-Crock
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Add 4 oz dry pasta, any shape will do to clay pot (2 oz of dry pasta is roughly 1 cup of
cooked pasta; this varies a bit depending on shape).
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Stir in 1 cup marinara sauce (or pesto) plus 2 cups water or broth.
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Add 1/2-pound cooked meatballs, sausage or chicken and vegetables (small pieces of
bell peppers and onions or peas for example) and give the pot another stir.
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Place the clay pot lid on the pot (ensure steam plugs are in place), place into to cooker
base and plug device in.
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Press the “Menu” key to select “Steam/Fast” and use the “Timer” Keys ( + /- ) to set
cooking time to 1 hour (although you will not be cooking for 1 hour).
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Check doneness at 20 minutes for thin pasta shapes and note that thick shapes (and a
full pot) will take longer than 30 minutes.
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Divide between two bowls, spoon remaining sauce over and top with grated parmesan
cheese if desired.
Chef’s Tip: You can always substitute water with vegetable or bone broth to enhance flavor
and increase nutrition.
How to make oatmeal using the “Steam/Fast” cooking mode
Why cook oatmeal on “Steam/Fast” instead of using the “Porridge”? Oatmeal requires stirring
and the general texture can cause it to stick to your pot if cooked too long.
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Add 1 cup
steel-cut or rolled oats
and 4 cups water or broth to your clay pot .
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It is ok to use 50% milk and 50% water for this recipe but NEVER use 100% milk
as the sugar in the milk will cause it to stick to the clay or possibly boil over.
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Place the clay pot lid on the pot (ensure steam plugs are in place), place into to cooker
base and plug in device.
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Press the “Menu” key to select “Steam/Fast” and use the “Timer” Keys ( + /- ) to set
cooking time to 30 minutes.
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Stir at 15 minutes.
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Serve immediately with your favorite toppings or leave oats on “Warm” for up to 30
minutes for a softer texture.
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DO NOT
cook this oatmeal recipe longer than 30 minutes or it may stick to the bottom
of the clay pot.