Can you salt the water like when cooking regular pasta, and can you cook with broth, etc?
522981
When I have used this for cooking pasta, I always salt the water so this is not problem. Even though haven't used with broth yet, I assume would be fine to use any liquid, including broth.
522982
Yes but I wouldn't really recommend this product. I think the pasta comes out mushy or all stuck together. It's easier to wash a pot...
522983
I first used the Lekue with a full box of pasta and a little salt. I filled the container with water to the fill-line, and some of the pasta in the center clumped together. The next time I used the container, I used only a half-box of pasta and the pasta was cooked without sticking. I have not yet used the Lekue with broth, but it appears the broth should be heated satisfactory. I have a 1200-watt microwave, and this size microwave may affect how pasta is heated.
772956
I dont use it for spaghetti. But I would cook the pasta in pot on cook mode. , drain then add sauce
2120242
Yes, you can. I cook spaghetti sauce all day using the mat. I cook the meat on a higher temp. and when I am ready to let it simmer, I put the mat on the burner and turn the burner to its lowest temperature. I only stir it a couple of times during the day. The mat prevents it from burning onto the bottom of the pot.
2256228
Must add boiling water, but drains and easier to clean than pot that has been cooked in. And frees burner since resting pasta can be set aside. Less kitchen drama.
343817
You can try making the dough a bit softer (just add a little more water) but in general the rigatoni mold makes very thick pasta. The rest of the molds are fine. I only use the rigatoni when I'm making it with a heavy meat sauce that can hold up to it.
1843176
You can add Real Salt into the water as well. Contact them for "recipe." The water doesn't taste salty and it's the cheapest method to regain mineral content.
1740753
This works just like a slow cooker except that it is clay lined. You could certainly make broth with it but you may have to restart it.
2054301
Yes some if I remember correctly; but very minor to the product and overall are not a problem to cook with into sauces and eat. I often heat, mix with brown rice pasta, a little pepper and tada... good dinner.
1853420
I haven't tried it but I don't see why not, fish should take about the same time or a little more than pasta.
1425582
Yes. I love the machine and just used it this past weekend to make Organic Whole Wheat pasta. I have used various types of flour. Although easy to use you need to get used to the "adding water" process to get the perfect consistency. Its easy you just have to get the feel for it. Using different flours will effect how much or how little water you need to "trickle" in during processing.
1500501
It's the quickest, handiest, easiest pasta cooking method I've ever enjoyed. I think people who've had problems with the pasta not cooking completely might have been at higher altitude locations so's the water boiled at a lower temperature. But I'm thinking they just should have left it in a bit longer and they'd have gotten a perfect cooking result.
2193358
Sure, it's a steamer.you can boil anything in it, I just like keeping it saved for rice. Some things like broccoli can leave a smell in the plastic, pasta w/sauce can stain your items (especially if they are clear or white. If it's just the noodles, it should be ok.
715916
Either use less pasta or use more water, and stir it mid-way. This gadget is great for getting the pasta done quickly, and it's wonderful to not have to wash the huge pot I was using before. I use it a couple of times a week, and am happy with it.
1600215
Definately... You set the temp setting on the control knob to about 200... watch to see if it's coming to a boil.. if not scootch it up a bit.. I've found that fior the boiling point its just a hair off... once you have it boiling.. toss in your pasta. Watch for it to come back up to a boil and start timing. I'd keep an eye on it for that foamy boil over you can get with pasta if it's boiling too hard till you are used to it and figure where to set the temp for your unit/location. I happen to have my third pot of soup on... I found the perfect spot on my dial to slow simmer the bones for a good healthy broth... it's a half a hair over 200.... the little light comes on showing that heat is on... it's on for a few seconds, then shuts off.. about the time it's shutting of there are a surge of bubbles, it's boiling.. then they subside.. a couple or three minutes to by.. the light comes on for a few seconds, goes out and I get some bubbles.. absolutely PERFECT!!
7391
I don't think you're adding enough water. Also, check pasta after cooking for minimum time and add a minute or two if still not cooked sufficiently. Additionally, let the pasta stay in cooker for a few more minutes before draining.
675546
Certianly! I really enjoy these noodles. Covenient and handy to have on hand. Not needed but sometimes I occasionally add some small chunks of chicken or beef. Cook the vegetable packet enclosed a little before adding noodles.Gives it even better flavor.I've got my neighbors turned on to these now. I highly reccomend these.Seasoning is perfect for me. Although delicicious ,too much pasta is not great for proper diet.Some sodium but not lethal-ENJOY!
1766467
Just add plenty of water and cook it at normal, that's how I did with porridge.