Sage Risotto Plus BRC600 Instruction Booklet page 18

STEAMING
Steamed foods retain most of their
nutritional value when cooked in the
Risotto Plus™. Foods may be steamed
by placing food in the stainless steel
steaming tray over stock or water and
covering with the glass lid. Keep the glass
lid on while steaming food unless the recipe
or chart specifically states to remove the lid.
By removing the lid unnecessarily steam is
lost and the cooking time will be extended.
Measure 3 rice scoops or more
1.
of water or stock and pour into
the removable cooking bowl.
Use up to a maximum of 6 rice
scoop cups of water.
Place food to be steamed directly
2.
into the stainless steel steaming
tray and insert into the removable
cooking bowl. (Refer to the Steaming
Charts on pages 20–22 for
approximate cooking times).
Place removable cooking bowl with
3.
the steaming tray into housing
and cover with the glass lid.
Plug power cord into a 230V power
4.
outlet. The START/CANCEL button
and RISOTTO button surround will
illuminate in white.
Press the RICE/STEAM setting then
5.
press the START/CANCEL button
to activate the setting. The START/
CANCEL button surround will
illuminate red and cooking
will commence.
When steaming is complete,
6.
the ready beeps will sound and
the Risotto Plus™ will automatically
switch to the KEEP WARM setting.
If no further steaming is required,
7.
press the START/CANCEL button
to cease operation and turn the
Risotto Plus™ off at the power outlet
and then unplug power cord.
Allow to cool before cleaning.
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NOTE
Keep the glass lid on while steaming
food unless the recipe or chart
specifically states to remove the lid.
(By removing the lid unnecessarily,
steam is lost and the cooking time
will be extended.)
NOTE
Do not let the removable cooking
bowl boil dry during steaming.
NOTE
Hot liquid can be added during
the steaming process.
HINTS AND TIPS FOR
STEAMING VEGETABLES
• Smaller pieces will steam faster than
larger pieces.
• Try to keep vegetables to a standard
size to ensure even cooking.
• Fresh or frozen vegetables may
be steamed.
• If steaming frozen vegetables,
do not thaw.
• The size and shape of vegetables,
as well as personal taste, may call
for adjustments to the cooking time.
If softer vegetables are required,
allow extra cooking time.
• Do not allow water or stock to reach
the stainless steel tray. The steaming
will not be effective.
WARNING
Always lift and remove the lid carefully,
angling it away from yourself to avoid
scalding from escaping steam.