VitaSteam Deluxe Food Steamer INSTRUCTION/RECIPE BOOKLET.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR VITASTEAM DELUXE. • Ensure your steamer is used at least 50cm (half a metre) away form a gas flame or electric element. • Do not operate the steamer on an inclined surface. • Do not move or cover the steamer whilst in operation. • Do not immerse the base of the steamer in water or any other liquid. • Use your steamer well away from walls and curtains and cupboards that may be affected by steam. • Do not use your steamer in confined spaces.
Features of your VitaSteam Deluxe. 4 Litre Steaming Tray 8 Cup Rice Bowl 3 Litre Steaming Tray Removable Drip Tray Handy Steaming Guide Neon On/Off Light Power Base Timer with Auto-Off 3 and 4 Litre Steaming Bowls. Removable Drip Tray. Enables you to cook your entire meal using one appliance. Steam meat, poultry, seafood or fish in the lower tray, then add the upper tray to steam nutritious vegetables. The steaming bowls are also shatter resistant to prevent breakage.
Features of your VitaSteam Deluxe. Lid 1250ml Maximum Water Level 8 Cup Rice Bowl 4 Litre Steaming Tray 3 Litre Steaming Tray Exposed Heating Element Removable Drip Tray 450ml Low Water Level Instant Steam Sleeve Power Base An Introduction to Steam Cooking. Steaming is also gentle, as the food never comes in contact with the cooking liquid, ensuring that it retains it’s shape, colour and texture. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Sunbeam VitaSteam Deluxe Food Steamer.
Using your VitaSteam Deluxe. 4. Replace the lid. Before using your VitaSteam Deluxe for the first time, wash the steaming bowls, rice bowl, lid and drip tray in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Operate the steamer for 15 minutes using a solution of 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 cups water in the reservoir. 5. Insert the plug into a 230-240V power outlet and turn the power on. 6.
Guide to Instant Steam Function. The VitaSteam Deluxe features an Instant Steam Function that will enable steam to be generated in as little as 30 seconds. For this feature to operate you must place the Instant Steam Sleeve in position. The Sleeve concentrates a small amount of water around the Exposed Heating Element, quickly bringing it to boiling temperature to produce steam, rather than heating all of the water in the reservoir.
Guide to using the Rice Bowl. Cooking of rice must be done in the Rice Bowl. The Rice Bowl can either be placed in the 3 or 4 Litre Steaming Tray. Both uncooked rice and water must be added to the Rice Bowl. Check the recommended quantities on Page 9. When handling the Rice Bowl use insulated pot holders/oven mitts to avoid burns from the hot steam. Care and Cleaning. Wash the rice bowl, steam tray, drip trays and the lid in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry.
Vegetables. The following are some handy hints on how to steam vegetables: 5. When steaming several different vegetables at once, place the largest and firmest in the steamer first. Add other vegetables according to size during the steaming time. 1. Before steaming, wash the vegetables thoroughly. 6. If a sauce or liquid is to be prepared with the vegetables, use the rice bowl for steaming. 2. Cut off stems and peel if desired. 3.
Rice, Grain & Cereals. To cook rice in the rice cooker bowl, the following are some handy hints: 4. For firmer rice, slightly decrease the water specified in the rice cooker bowl. 1. Wash rice under cold running water. 5. For softer rice, slightly increase water quantity. 2. Place rice and water into the rice cooker bowl. 3. Cover with the Lid and set the Timer. RICE, GRAIN AND CEREALS: Guide to Cooking Time.
Fish and Seafood. The following are some handy hints on steaming your fish and seafood: 5. Fish is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in colour. 1. Place fish in the Steamer tray. 6. Frozen fish may be steamed without defrosting, except for fillets which need to be defrosted and separated before steaming. Fillets are best steamed in a single layer. 2. If fish or seafood is to be poached or cooked in a sauce, use the Rice Cooker bowl. 3.
Poultry. To steam chicken and poultry using your VitaSteam Deluxe, the following are some handy hints: 3. Removal of fat and the removal of skin is recommended. 4. If some colour is desired, brown poultry well in a non-stick frypan before steaming. 1. Select pieces of poultry of similar size for even cooking. 5. Steam until well done. Check by piercing the thickest part of the poultry. If the juices run clear, it is cooked. 2. Arrange poultry in a single layer, to facilitate even cooking.
Eggs. The following are some handy hints for cooking eggs in the VitaSteam Deluxe: 3. Scrambled eggs may be prepared in the rice cooker bowl. 1. The Steamer is ideal for boiling, poaching or scrambling eggs. 4. Large eggs will require slightly longer cooking times. 2. Using the Steamer tray, eggs may be cooked in the shell or cracked into individual size heatproof dishes. EGGS: Guide to Steaming Time.
Guide to recipes. The recipes in this book are a guide to the various types of food you can cook in your Sunbeam VitaSteam Deluxe. However, after you have used your Sunbeam VitaSteam Deluxe and experimented with it, you will be able to decide the exact time requirements to achieve results you wish. Each recipe specifies if the Steamer tray or the rice cooker bowl should be used. Under each recipe title there is a note of the approximate cooking time required.
Recipes. Mushroom and Snow Pea Salad Approximate steaming time 8-10 minutes. 1. Place rice and 11/2 cups of water into the rice cooker bowl. Position the Rice cooker bowl, place the lid on and set the timer. 500g snow peas, topped and tailed 250g mushrooms, sliced juice of 1 lemon 125g pecans 1. Place snow peas and mushrooms into Steamer tray. Position the Rice cooker bowl, place the lid on and set the timer. 2. Toss with tomato, shallots, celery and mint. Chill. 3. Combine vinegar, oil and seasonings.
Recipes. Tortellini with Tomato and Basil Sauce Approximate steaming time 20 minutes. 1. Wash mussels and remove beards. 2. Heat oil in a small pan, lightly saute garlic, ginger and onion. 500g fresh tortellini 750ml bottled tomato sauce 100ml chicken stock 2 tablespoons red wine 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese basil sprig for garnish 1. Place tortellini into the rice cooker bowl. 3.
Recipes. 1. In a small saucepan lightly saute bacon and shallots. Add wine and simmer until nearly all the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat. 1. Remove giblets, wash and pat dry chicken. 2. Add breadcrumbs, pinenuts and sour cream. Stir to combine. 3. Combine lemon juice, brown sugar, tumeric, cummin and cayenne pepper. Paint this mixture over the chicken using a pastry brush. 2. Place lemon rind and garlic, cloves inside the chicken. Position the chicken breast up in the Rice Cooker bowl. 3.
Recipes. Ginger Beef Approximate steaming time 20-30 minutes. Honey & Mustard Pork Approximate steaming time 10-15 minutes. 2 pieces of rump steak, trimmed of fat 3 tablespoons marmalade 3 teaspoons grated root ginger 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon wine vinegar 1. Mix together marmalade, root ginger, garlic, ground ginger and wine vinegar. Spread over sides of the beef. Cover and refrigerate for 212 hours.
Desserts. Steamed Fruit Pudding Approximate steaming time 21/2 hours. 1. Combine fruits and dry ingredients in a large bowl, add all liquid to ingredients and mix well. Pour into a 1 litre basin or large bowl. Cover bowl with greased foil. 125g sultanas 125g chopped nuts 125g currants 125g dried apricots, chopped 1 cup plain flour 1 /2 cup sugar 1 /4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 /2 teaspoon mixed spice 1 /4 teaspoon cinnamon 120g butter, melted 2 eggs 100mls milk 1 /4 cup brandy, sherry or fruit juice 2.
