Philips HD9140 - Manual (Page 13)

- If you use more than one steaming bowl, condensation drips from the upper steaming bowl or
bowls into the lower steaming bowl. Make sure the flavour of the food in the different steaming
bowls go well together.
- Leave gaps between the pieces of food. Put thicker pieces nearer the outside of the steaming
bowl.
- If the steaming bowl is very full, stir the food halfway through the steaming process.
- Small amounts of food require a shorter steaming time than large amounts.
- If you only use one steaming bowl, the food requires a shorter steaming time than when you
use 2 or 3 steaming bowls.
- Food in the lowest steaming bowl is ready more quickly than food in the higher steaming bowls.
If you use more than one steaming bowl, let the food cook 5-10 minutes longer. Make sure that
the food is well done before you eat it.
- You can add food during the steaming process. If an ingredient needs a shorter steaming
time, add it later. Make sure that the food is well done before you eat it.
- If you lift the lid, steam escapes and steaming takes longer.
- Food continues to be steamed for some time when the steamer switches to the keep-warm
mode, so if the food is already very well done, remove it from the steamer when the steaming
menu is finished.
- If the food is not done, set a longer steaming time. You may need to put some more water in
the water tank.
Flavour Booster
- Thyme, coriander, basil, dill, curry and tarragon are some of the herbs and spices that you can
put in the Flavour Booster. You can combine them with garlic, caraway or horseradish to
enhance flavour without adding salt. We advise you to use 1/2 to 3tsps of dried herbs or spices.
Use more if you use fresh herbs or spices.
Note: For more tips about herbs, and spices to use in the Flavour Booster, see the food steaming table
above.
sweet desserts
- Add some cinnamon to desserts to enhance sweetness instead of adding more sugar.
tips for XL steaming bowl
- When you prepare soup or stew that requires a longer cooking time, we advise you to cover
the XL steaming bowl with aluminium foil before you put the lid on it.
- You can use the XL steaming bowl to prepare chicken broth, couscous, stew or to poach fish in
water.
- You can also use the XL steaming bowl to warm up ready-made soup.
Recipes
For recipes, consult the recipe booklet or visit our website www.philips.com/kitchen.
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