Steaming food – Sanyo RICE COOKER & VERSATILE COOKER ECJ-M100S User Manual
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STEAMING FOOD
Add approximately 1 1/2 measuring cups (300ml) of water.
1
• Use the provided measuring cup.
2
Press the STEAMING button.
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• The STEAMING lamp will light and begin steaming.
• Monitor the steaming time manually.
• When water is completely evaporated, the KEEP WARM lamp will light and
the unit will automatically switch to the KEEP WARM mode.
• Check and stir food occasionally. Continue steaming until food is done.
• When the food is done, press KEEP WARM/OFF button to cancel steaming.
• Some experimentation may be needed to determine exact cooking times
based on personal preference for steamed food tenderness or firmness.
• Make sure to unplug the power cord after use.
Close the Outer Lid and plug in the power cord into electrical outlet.
3
Select the STEAMING menu to steam food. The cooking times in the chart below are approximate and
should be used as a guideline.
Place the Inner Pot into the main unit.
Place the Steaming Tray and food in the Inner Pot.
• Place the food on the Steaming Tray.
FOOD STEAMING CHART
Approx. Steaming Time
25-30 min.
10-15 min.
10-15 min.
15-20 min.
8-10 min.
20-25 min.
Vegetable
Preparation
Quantity
Artichokes
Cut into half
2-4
Asparagus
Whole, stems trimmed
1 lb.
Broccoli
Spears
1
/
2
lb.
Beets
Peeled, cut into
1
/
4
" slices
1 lb.
15-20 min.
Carrots
Cut, peeled
1 lb.
15-20 min.
Cauliflower
Spears
1 lb.
20-25 min.
Corn on the Cob
Husked, halved
2 med. ears
15-20 min.
Green Beans
Whole, trimmed
3
/
4
lb.
10-15 min.
Red Potatoes
Cut into half
1 lb.
25-30 min.
Snow Peas
Whole, trimmed
Spinach
Leaves
1
/
2
lb.
1
/
2
lb.
Sweet Potatoes or Yams
Cut into
1
/
2
" pieces
1 lb.
Zucchini
Cut into
1
/
4
" rounds
1 lb.
8
8
15 min.
23 min.
10-15 min.
Eggs
Soft yolk (similar consistency
to soft-boiled)
Hard yolk (similar consistency
to hard-boiled)
STEAMING
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