How do you use it? Add water or not? Cooking time?
1955168
I add approx 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water. That takes care of both sides (2 ears). Cooking time 4 to 6 min depending on the size of the ear.
1955169
Great steamer! Add small amount water in base (follow directions), few minutes in microwave according to food type. Perfect veggies, shrimp, fish, etc.
1955170
If the corn is frozen, I put a tablespoon of hot water in with each cob of corn, then zap it about 3 minutes, check it, then another minute or two, depending on how done it is. If the corn is thawed, no water and about 2 minutes. Less is better, depending on your microwave. This think also works to eat frozen precooked tamales.
1955171
I love this microwave accessory ... perfect fresh sweet corn with little more than 1 tablespoon of water in each compartment, microwave on high for 1 - 1 1/2 minute ... can't wait to try asparagus w/lemon juice!
1955172
Add just a bit of water, to steam. I also use this for asparagus. Cooking time for frozen corn is about 4 minutes. Asparagus is about the same. (Add some lemon juice to the water for that) Enjoy!! I love mine. Got one for my sister, and she loves hers.
1955173
Yes I add a couple of tablespoons of water to each side with the corn on the cob, then close the lid and microwave.It is soooo handy, sometimes I put leftovers in it for my husband to take to work so he can microwave in the container.
1955174
When cooking 2 ears of corn, I use (split between the two) 4TBS water, 2 pats of salted butter, 1/2tsp garlic infused olive oil, and 1/2tsp fresh ground pepper. Cook on high (1100 watt) for 5 minutes
1955175
you add about 2 tbs of water and cook about 2 min then check to see if done ..might be a little longer all microwaves are different temps..hope this helps
2186236
It is a powder that you sprinkle on. I either sprinkle then add water and stir or mix in a small bowl and pour on food.
1961905
I just simply added water, and I have done this several times. It works. I don't think you should add oil of any kind. I did that once... it was a mess... I had to throw the dough away after adding the oil.
150894
That's easy. Of course, initially rinse everything and then, just add water like you normally do but without the coffee. Heat up until it's done, and pour out the brownish water. You can repeat this one more time if you like. Note: you can always do the quicker way of just putting it in a pot and adding boiling water. Let sit for 5 to 15 minutes. Then pour out water and air dry in either case.
1208882
It depends. Water steams thr food. So if ypu want that you need water. I fill it with olive oil. When hot that cooks the food , garlick, very nicely. I also clean it and put the cloves whole.
957850
I add after it's cooked. If you add before you will destroy all the nutrients with the heat. It can be warm though so it's easier to mix.
808935
We ave not attempted that yet, but we have used beads,small pastas,dried beans,but never water. I thinks it would be fine,but have not done it thus far. When we do we will let you know how it went!
429786
We just use a little dish sop and warm water. For baked on residue, we soak it for about 20 minutes first.
2036009
no water needed. put on dinnerplate, heat 2 min. then flip & do 1 more min. Heat is nice & radiates for a good hour. wonderful to relieve pain, tension & strains. a must have - get one, you won't regret it
863590
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...
2166492
When adding water (or broth, or whatever you use) to the rice, add a bit more than the directions call for. Also, if you're going to leave it on keep warm, add a bit more when you're done cooking. Also, make sure you've washed the rice thoroughly beforehand!
198091
What I used to do is increase my cooking time, and add more milk. I hope this helps.Thanks Ken
197943
the trick here is to use 25% less water in the bowl then u normally do. The steamer will add the rest. The direction say to add all the water u need as u would normally boil rice, but I found that's wrong. U end up with a swamp. Rice stew. Add 25% less water and it comes out great!
89503
You have to experiment. On some I have cut the cooking time in half. I would not buy this again.
899827
Prepare the food same as Mountain House food, add hot water to packet or container with ingredients, stir and allow 10 minutes for food to reconstitute. Here's a video to help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B146NxPWoaQ#t=185
1123957
download the Kuhn Rikon Duromatic app and it will tell you suggested cooking times and water amount for different food products..!! hope that helps?
1783080
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!