Instruction and Recipe Booklet
CTG-00-SSC
SILICONE STEAM CASE
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ........................................... 3
Helpful Hints . .................................................. 4
Steaming Guide ................................................ 6
Warranty ...................................................... 7
Recipes ....................................................... 8
Fish Tacos with Quick Pickled Onions ............................. 8
Asian Chicken Salad ........................................... 9
Spring Vegetables with Shrimp.................................. 10
Steamed Beet Salad with Roasted Walnuts and Ricotta Salata ........ 11
Champagne Vinaigrette ........................................12
Herbed New Potatoes ......................................... 13
Product Registration ........................................... 14
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE AND READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:
1.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, including these
important safeguards and the care and use
instructions in this manual.
2. Do not use this steam case for other than its intended use.
3. Do not use if the steam case has been damaged in any manner.
4. Allow steam case to cool down before handling or moving. Use oven mitts to remove from
microwave or oven, and to open flaps and steam vent.
5. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use handles.
6. Do not use this case on the stovetop, under the broiler, or in the freezer.
7. Extreme caution must be used when opening the case as hot steam will escape. Always
use oven mitts.
8. Close supervision is necessary when this steam case is used near children.
9. Keep out of reach of children; this steam case should not be used by children or
individuals with certain disabilities.
10. Do not clean using any abrasive materials. Steam case is top rack dishwasher safe.
11. Do not use this steam case in oven at temperatures over 425°F.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
*100% Platinum Silicone. FDA approved food contact materials
*Top rack dishwasher-safe
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HELPFUL HINTS
• Steaming Time: Times listed in the Steaming Guide and Recipes are to be used as a
guide only. Times will vary, depending on the quantity and freshness of food, size of
pieces, spacing and placement of food on the steaming tray, microwave power*, and
personal preference.
• Smaller and/or thinner pieces of food will cook more quickly.
• Steaming times may vary in higher altitudes.
• If food is underdone for your taste, reheat in microwave at 30-second increments.
• As you get to know your steam case, adjust time to get the exact results you want: Less
time produces crisp-tender vegetables, more time results in softer textures.
• Cut food into consistently-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
• When using a recipe, follow quantities as closely as possible for best results.
• Do not overfill steam case; distribute food evenly in one layer when possible.
• Poultry and thick cuts of fish should be completely thawed before steaming.
• Use oven mitts to remove steam case from microwave or oven. Transfer to a flat surface.
• Use caution when opening steam case. Steam is very hot and can burn skin. Carefully lift
the side of flap farthest from you first, to direct escaping steam away from you. Let
opened case sit for 1 minute; keep in mind that food will continue cooking as it cools.
• Always use tongs to remove food from the steam case.
• Food can be seasoned to taste with a touch of salt, spices and/or citrus after it is
removed from the microwave or oven.
• Ready-to-Eat Cues: Vegetables and fruits can be pierced with the tip of a knife or tines of
a fork to test for doneness. For meats, poultry and fish, use a thermometer to check
internal temperature. Recommended temperature for chicken breast is 165°F, and for
fish is 145°F.
• Steaming is a great way to cook dried beans; they cook evenly without breaking up as
they often do if cooked on the stovetop.
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• Steaming is ideal for baby food. Steam food until very tender, then process in blender or
food processor, adding breast milk or filtered water, one tablespoon at a time, to reach
desired consistency.
Approximate Food Capacity:
-Up to 4.5 cups vegetables
-Up to 1.5 lbs chicken
-Up to 1 lb fish
*All microwaves are different. The suggested times are based on an 800W microwave.
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STEAMING GUIDE
Food and
Suggested Amount
Microwave Wattage, Water Amount
and Suggested Time
Oven Temperature,
Water Amount and
Suggested Time
1 Artichoke,
trimmed and quartered
800W, 2 tablespoons, 6 minutes 30 seconds 350˚F, 4 tablespoons, 30 minutes
½ bunch Asparagus 800W, 2 tablespoons, 3 minutes 350˚F, 2 tablespoons, 10 minutes
1½ cups Baby Carrots 800W, 2 tablespoons, 4 minutes 30 seconds 350˚F, 2 tablespoons,
25 to 30 minutes
2 cups Broccoli Florets 800W, 2 tablespoons, 3 minutes 30 seconds 350˚F, 2 tablespoons,
12 to 15 minutes
2 cups Brussels Sprouts,
halfed
800W, 2 tablespoons, 4 minutes 350˚F, 2 tablespoons, 20 minutes
2 cups Butternut Squash
cut into 1-inch cubes
800W, 2 tablespoons, 6 minutes 350˚F, 2 tablespoons,
20 to 22 minutes
3 ears of Corn, husked 800W, 2 tablespoons, 5 minutes 350˚F, 2 tablespoons, 15 minutes
2 cups Green Beans,
trimmed
800W, 2 tablespoons, 4 minutes 30 seconds 350˚F, 2 tablespoons, 10 minutes
3 cups Potatoes,
cut into 1-inch pieces
800W, 2 tablespoons, 6 minutes 350˚F, 2 tablespoons, 25 minutes
2 cups Zucchini (1 medium),
cut into 1-inch half moons
800W, 2 tablespoons, 3 minutes 350˚F, 2 tablespoons, 10 minutes
Fish fillet, thin, e.g., flounder 800W, 2 tablespoons, 2 minutes 350˚F, 10 minutes
Fish fillet, thick, e.g., salmon 800W, 2 tablespoons, 3 minutes 350˚F, 15 minutes
2 Chicken breasts, thin 800W, 2 tablespoons, 3 minutes 30 seconds 350˚F, 20 minutes
2 Chicken breasts, thick 800W, 2 tablespoons, 5 minutes 350˚F, 25 minutes
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