The video never says how long to keep the food in the steamer once it's in the boiling water. Are there directions?
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your best bet is to look up how long to boil a vegetable to cook it, and steam it for the same time. some veggies cook more quickly than others. the rule of thumb for things like broccoli, peas, green beans is about 7 minutes. steam for 5 then test one. if good, eat on and enjoy...if not steam a few more minutes. steaming keeps the vegetable's flavor and color better than boiling, plus they don't get soggy. good luck!
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I would cook the food your normal time then transfer to a serving bowl...I used mine in my pressure cooker and then took the food straight to a bowl...Mine was just fine...
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LORELEI_1, I would start out by cooking/steaming with about the same time it would take you to cook the veg. or whatever normally, then I would taste to see if it was the done enough for my taste...If not add a few more minutes or less...I hope this will help you get started...
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I don't believe there are any directions that come with the OXO steamer. If there are, I suspect that they would be vague as it depends upon how much heat you supply to the pot to power the steam and what sort of lid is on the pot. Not to mention the type of food being steamed! You can always lift the lid and give the food a prod (being careful not to get scalded) to see if it is done. For me, spinach only takes a few minutes, but cauliflower and carrots are around 10-15 minutes depending on how vigorously the water is boiling and how full the steamer is!
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Just leave the food in the same time as any other steamerno instructions come with it
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I tried these instructions I found online and it worked for me:-Fill iron with water to max indicator-Turn iron on to heat level 7-Let heat up for 3 minutes-Unplug iron-Over a sink hold the iron horizontally.-Twist the steam dial to clean clockwise (I didn't know it could go back further, it has some sort of spring so you have to hold it)-Carefully hold as it spits out all of the steam and water.-Plug in for two minutes to dry iron.Indicator should clear!
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I purchased this cooker to steam rice, not merely to boil rice. I wanted steamed rice as served in Asian restaurants. It usually takes 20-30 minutes to steam rice, unless you prefer to use less water. All this is described in the enclosed instructions. I like the features of this cooker. It will turn itself off when the rice is done and turn on an indicator light. Easy to clean, too. It will make some noise similar to a lid on a pot of boiling water. Hope this helps.
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The steamer is used for making the soup. The important factor to make a good soup is slow cook and well maintained temperature. The function of the steamer is quite simple. Put the cooking material into the ceramic pot. The ceramic pot is immersed into the hot water. The hot water is heat up around 100 celsius. Then the steamer will control the temperature of the hot water around 100 celsius. Then after 2 hours, you will have a delicious soup. Such cooking method can tear the meat from the bone. Most of the time, we don't eat the meat because the nutrition is already in the soup.
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Just boiling it is useless. Mix with other grains, pre-cook it up to 15 mins, chill, add spices, eggs, form burgers, then lightly fry. You'll never forget this!!!
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Veggies mainly, so they don't get waterlogged with steaming. I steam fish sometimes and set the plate right inside the steamer. Gyoza and Shumai dumplings do well for a super quick side or lunch. Steaming seems easier to control. Also steaming takes less time to get to cooking temperature than boiling a pot of water. Another method I use is to par cook something like chicken with uneven pieces that might burn on the grill, to give it a head start before grilling.
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The vegetables are placed in the top steamer basket and a few inches of water in the bottom pot. Place the steamer basket on top of the pot and cover with lid. Steam - cooking on med to low heat until the veggies are cooked to your liking. Cooking times will vary depending on your vegetable. Be sure to use pot holders with the handles - as they do get hot
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The directions say to bring the water to medium boil, then boil for 15-20 minutes. It also says to put them in cloth so they don't burn against the pot. I throw mine in a pillow case. If they turn solid again as they cool, you didn't do it hot enough for long enough. Try again.
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Bring the water to just beginning to boil. Not a rolling boil, just when you see the beginning of the bubbles. I also use a tad bit less water than the instructions say and just press the potatoes down into it, then I cover the container with something to let it stay hot while they soften in the water. Love these! You reminded me that I need to order some. Thanks! Enjoy! :o)
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That's what I thought too!!! I didn't have any steam coming out when I was using it... So I assumed it was okay! It cooks fabulous. Each time I use it I wash it and then take a couple of drops of oil on s paper towel and wipe it out. Nothing has stuck yet!! Just made split pea and ham soup!!
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Why do people comment if they don't want to offer an answer? First, fill the reservoir with water to the fullest level. The rule of thumb for White Rice regardless of how it's cooked, is 1 Cup uncooked White Rice to 2 Cups cold Water. Always use double the amount of water as you do rice. When it's cooked, you'll end up with approx. 2 Cups of White Rice using this equation. Put rice and water into the included Plastic basket, & set the timer according to directions. If you don't have directions for some reason, I'd look online for a replacement booklet, or use the info on the bag of rice as a guideline., My steamer takes approx 20 mins. for 1 Cup uncooked rice, it's an older version of this unit. Timing can vary for many reasons. I would check the cooking process often, and turn unit off when rice is rice is fluffy with a fork. Rice, as well as veggies will continue to cook even after the timer stops unless you remove the food from the unit. If you're fussy about overcooking, make sure you stay close by. I did have to practice with rice a couple of times before getting it just right. Once you get the timing of your favorite foods down, you'll never want to be without a steamer, and the process becomes second nature. Good luck!
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It holds the food more than 6 hours. If you want to keep your food hot more than 6 hours, here is what you do. Boil your water first, pour it in the container and keep it closed for about 5-10 mins. Your food should be kept steamy for up to 8 hours. I hope you enjoy it.
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My instruction booklet says to use at least 1 cup of water. Thats what I use for vegetables, anything cooked under 15 minutes.
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Place loose tea in the strainer insert, add heated water, amount of time steeped is generally a few minutes but follow the directions on the tea package itself if you're not sure. Once the tea has finished steeping, remove the strainer. I have also used tea bags, once with the bags placed directly into the steamer (not an optimal use, but I didn't have any loose tea at the time) or by just filling the tea pot and then putting the tea bags directly into the pot.
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Soak the rice in enough water to cover it for a couple of hours or overnight. Drain it and then put it in your steamer, fill the bottom of the steamer with water but not touching the rice. Steam it for at least 20 minutes, turning the rice occasionally so that it all cooks evenly. Steam until the rice is translucent but still firm. You can taste a bit to make sure it is soft and chewy. It shouldn't be soggy. And that's it! The amount of water doesn't matter as it is not cooking in the water.
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Place cut up vegetables in steamer basket and place over a saucepan of boiling water. Cover tightly and let vegetables cook until fork tender. The time this will take depends on the size of the vegetable pieces and how many vegetables are in the steamer. Usually takes no longer than 10 minutes for average amount. When finished, drain and serve with a flavored vinegar or your favorite dressing.
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Sorry it took so long to respond...been busy with xmas. Anyway it is very easy to steam vegetables in this steamer. You put about 1 inch of water in the bottom pan. Say you are cooking broccoli, cut the broccoli into sizes that you want to eat. Then put the veggies in the top portion, cover then you cook the stuff on a high heat until it steams. Depending on how firm you like your veggies is how long you cook it for. I would only boil the water for a few minutes then turn off the heat. The veggies will keep cooking until you take the broccoli out off the steamer. Just check them and serve them when it reaches the point that you like the firmness. Other vegetables will take different times like carrots will take longer. I love steamed veggies cooked this way. Just experiment with it if you buy one. It is a great buy and the best way to cook vegetables. Good luck, Ted Terrebonne