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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET Turbo Convection Steamer TCS-60 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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Page 2: Important Safeguards
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the gift box containing your Cuisinart steamer on a flat, sturdy surface before unpacking. 2. Remove instruction booklet and other printed materials from top of polyfoam insert. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Easy-to-set audible tone signals that steaming is complete. 7. Dial Control Easy to set. INTRODUCTION The Cuisinart Turbo Convection Steamer steams food faster than ® conventional steamers. The convection fan circulates air for faster and more even steam distribution. Foods cook faster, so flavors are sealed in, which allows the natural flavors to flourish. -
Page 4: Operating Techniques
OPERATING TECHNIQUES Refer to Steaming Guide or Recipes for recommended cooking times. Preparing to Cook: Position the base unit where you want to do your cooking. Choose a flat, dry, sturdy surface. Make sure that each individual component fits secure- ly on top of the part below. -
Page 5: Useful Hints
• Some recipes may be modified to include the use of plastic wrap, which helps seal in herbs and other flavors and makes cleanup even easier. Cuisinart recommends using Saran ™ Classic wrap. See the recipe section for examples. -
Page 6: Steaming Guide
• The turbo-convection feature of the Cuisinart other steamers. • Use tongs to remove food from the steamer. • Beans cooked in the Cuisinart steamer cook evenly and do not break up as readily as those cooked on the stovetop. Food Quantity/Yield... - Page 7 Food Quantity/Yield Rice and Grains 1 cup (rinse until water runs clear) + 2 Barley cups liquid = 4 cups cooked 1 cup rice + 1 2/3 cups liquid = 3 cups cooked rice; 1-1/2 cups rice + 2-1/4 cups liquid = 6 Brown Rice cups cooked rice;...
- Page 8 “x” in the bottom of each sprout. 16 - 20 minutes • Peel and slice or julienne carrots. • For ease, use Cuisinart 10 - 12 minutes Processor 4 mm slicing disc or 14 - 16 minutes 3 mm julienne disc.
- Page 9 Food Quantity/Yield Vegetables Diagonal cut, 1 to 1-1/2 inches in length Green Beans, 1 pound Diagonal cut 1-1/2 pounds (string beans/ wax beans) 2 pounds (use both trays for larger amounts) Potatoes, 1 pound, cut in wedges Sweet 1 pound, cut in wedges Potatoes, 2 pounds, cut in wedges White...
- Page 10 Food Quantity/Yield Chicken and Seafood Boneless, 5 - 6 ounces each, up to 8 Skinless (use both steamer trays) Chicken Breast Halves or Thighs 1 pound Shrimp, (use in second steamer tray) Sea Scallops Clams & Steam until shells are just fully opened. Mussels Steam for 10 - 15 minutes per inch of Fish...
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Page 11: Recipes
About 6 – 8 large napa cabbage leaves (whole) to line the steamer Dipping Sauce for Steamed Dumplings, p.12 ounces napa cabbage leaves, cut to fit the Cuisinart food processor’s large feed tube clove garlic, peeled slices peeled fresh ginger, each about the size of... - Page 12 Place tofu between triple thickness of paper towels and set under a weight for 15 – 20 minutes to remove some of the excess water. Prepare Dipping Sauce for Dumplings in Cuisinart sor; do not wash work bowl. Line steamer trays with lettuce leaves.
- Page 13 (freshly squeezed) teaspoon Asian sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Insert the metal blade in the Cuisinart machine running, drop the garlic through the small feed tube and process 5 seconds to chop. Add the ginger, green onions and cilantro leaves;...
- Page 14 Garnish with sprigs of fresh dill. *May use 2 or 3 mm slicing disc of Cuisinart for slicing. Nutritional analysis per 1/2 cup serving: Calories 159 (42% from fat) • carbo. 21g • prot. 2g • fat 7g •...
- Page 15 WHITE BEAN SALAD Beans cooked in the Cuisinart ® steamer cook evenly and do not break up as readily as those cooked on the stovetop. Makes 4 cups Preparation: 12 hours/overnight to soak beans, 50 – 55 minutes steaming time for beans, 10 minutes to prepare salad...
- Page 16 To serve the salad cold, complete as directed, but reserve the broccoli and add just before serving, to preserve its bright green color and crisp-tender texture. *May be done with the slicing disc (2 or 3 mm) of the Cuisinart food processor. Nutritional analysis per serving : Calories 330 (45% from fat) •...
- Page 17 Arrange four chicken roulades in the second steamer tray (they should not touch each other or the sides). Steam for 18 minutes. While the potatoes and chicken steam, trim carrots to fit the large feed tube of a Cuisinart ® food processor horizontally. Insert the 3 mm julienne disc and julienne the carrots.
- Page 18 Turn off the steamer and unplug; let sit 1 minute. Lift off fan and lid. Transfer to warmed plates to serve. *May be chopped in a Cuisinart ® Mini-Prep or Cuisinart Processor fitted with the metal blade.
- Page 19 Remove the skin from the fish if it is not already skinned. Wash and dry the fish. Cut the fish into 4 equal portions, 6 ounces each. In the Cuisinart ® Mini-Prep or Mini-Prep Plus processor, combine the garlic, lemon zest, ginger, kosher salt, sugar and black pepper;...
- Page 20 Arrange the shrimp around the outside of the platter. Garnish with the remaining sliced lemons and lemon wedges. If desired, serve with drawn butter. *May be done using the Cuisinart ® food processor fitted with the thin (2 mm) slicing disc.
- Page 21 While the rice and beans cook, shred and slice the vegetables. Insert the medium shredding disc in the Cuisinart and shred the carrots. Insert the 4mm slicing disc in the Cuisinart food processor; slice the squash, bell peppers and broccoli stem; transfer to a large bowl. In the Cuisinart Plus, pulse to chop the garlic.
- Page 22 Chill if not serving immediately. Just before serving, reduce the poaching liquid in a Cuisinart 1-quart Windsor pan over medium heat until it measures 1/2 cup. Place each pear on a dessert dish and drizzle with the syrup.
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Page 23: Warranty
® have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store which sells Cuisinart products of the same type. The retail store shall then decide to either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace ®... - Page 24 Blenders Cookware Coffeemakers Food Makers Processors Discover the complete line of Cuisinart ® brand premier kitchen appliances including food processors, mini food processors, hand mixers, blenders, toasters, coffeemakers, cookware, ice cream makers and toaster ovens at www.cuisinart.com *Saran™ Classic is a registered trademark of S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.