Microgourmet Cookbook

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101 MicroGourmet
Features
Rediscover the original flavour of your food everyday!
A unique product to steam in the microwave oven.

Preserve the best aspects and flavours of your food
while steaming !
Fill water, place your food, stack, and steam.
Cover
2 Tabs permit safe handling while
opening the Cover after steaming.
Specific and unique design that
shields the food from microwaves,
allowing true steam cooking in the
microwave oven.
Colander Tray
Flat Colander Tray especially designed
for stack steaming.
For steaming delicate and soft foods.
Steamer Base
Only perforated on the Steamer Base.
Specific and unique design that shields
the food from microwaves, allowing
true steam cooking in the microwave
oven.
For steaming any type of food.
Water Tray
2 handles allowing safe handling
of the 101 MicroGourmet.
1 minimum filling line indicating
the exact amount of water to fill
before steaming (400 ml).
Across the globe, more and more chefs

are turning to steam cooking thanks to its
efficiency and versatility.
Steaming remains the preferred method
for fast, moist, healthy and flavourful
cooking as steamed foods retain their
nutrients, vitamins and minerals more
than foods cooked by other methods.
Colours remain vibrant, texture stays firm,
natural flavours are better preserved and
herbs or condiments develop their aroma
fully.
Steamed food can be reheated quickly
and easily, without burning or damage.
Steaming is suitable for most food and a
surprising variety of recipes.
Practical Guidelines...................... 4-5

Steamed Vegetable Recipes...... 6-9
Steamed Meat Recipes............10-13
Steamed Fish Recipes..............14-15
Steamed Dessert Recipes.......16-17
Steaming time Time Reference Tables

Fresh Vegetables....................... 18-24
Frozen Vegetables.......................... 25
Poultry................................................ 26
Meat..................................................... 27
Fish & Seafood........................... 28-29

Fruit............................................... 30-31
Guarantee
Dimensions
26,3 cm diameter
13,7 cm height
Capacity
Capacity Steamer Base (3)
without Colander Tray (2) : 2.5 l
Capacity Steamer Base (3)
with Colander Tray (2) : 1.4 l
Colander Tray only (3) : 0.6 l
The MicroGourmet is covered by

the Tupperware legal guarantee.
It ensures the replacement
of a product that presents
manufacturing or material
defect occurring under normal
conditions of use.
Practical Guidelines
Read all instructions before using the 101 MicroGourmet
1. Cooking times are indicative.
Adjustable to your taste. Do not
exceed maximum quantities and do
not steam for more than 30 min at
a time
2. Prepare foods as recommended in
the Steaming Guide.
3. The less the quantity of food in
the Steamer Base (3), the quicker it
cooks.
4. The smaller the size of ingredients,
the quicker they cook.
5. Thicker foods take longer to cook.
6. When placing food in the Steamer
Base (3) or Colander Tray (2), arrange
so as to leave space between food
to allow the steam to circulate.
7. Frozen ingredients are a good
alternative to fresh produce.
You can steam frozen food directly,
without thawing first, by adjusting
cooking time as per the cooking
charts (pages 20 to 31).
11. Let stand at least 5 min. after

cooking. Leave it closed until
serving to keep the food warm.
To stop the cooking process
(recommended for green
vegetables), pour out the remaining
water from the Water Tray (4).
Each part of the 101 MicroGourmet is dishwasher safe.
12. After steaming, be careful when

pouring out the remaining hot
water.
Special care for Water Tray (4):
13. Always use a trivet under the

product to protect your table from
heat.
Stack Steaming
1. The Colander Tray (2) permits
steaming of 2 foods at once,
while keeping them completely
separate.
2. When stacking, position larger
amount of food in the Steamer
Base (3) and smaller food
amount in the Colander Tray (2).
8. Fill the Water Tray (4) with cold

water up to the minimum
filling line (400 ml).
3. When stacking, position hardest

ingredients in the Steamer
Base (3) and softer ones in the
Colander Tray (2).
9. Always fill the Water Tray (4) first,

then stack the Steamer Base (3)
and Colander Tray (2) and finally
the Cover (1).
4. When stack steaming, always

place meat or fish in the
Colander Tray (2).
10. Before steaming, always

confirm that each part of the
101MicroGourmet is positioned
correctly, especially the Cover (1).
Cleaning
5. General proportion guidelines

are: 400 g in the Colander Tray
(2) and 600 g in the Steamer
Base (3). Cooking time is 25
min., with 5 min. standing time,
except for potatoes which need
10 min. standing time.
Do not use abrasive scouring pads or abrasive cleaners to clean any part of the
101 MicroGourmet.
If washed by hand, always rinse it first with cold water.
Some staining may appear but this will not affect the performance of the product.
It is recommended not to use staining spices such as curry to avoid discolouration.
After a period of use, the inner surface may become coated with mineral deposits
from water. To clean these deposits:
Bring 400 ml of white vinegar to a boil in a sauce pan, pour it into the Water Tray (4)
and let it stand for 30 minutes. Do not cover with any other parts of the product. Do
not heat in the microwave oven. Pour out the vinegar solution and use a non abrasive
sponge or brush to scrub the Water Tray (4).
Precautions
1. Only suitable for the microwave oven.
2. Do not exceed 800 Watt.
3. Place the product 5 cm away from the walls
and top of the microwave oven.
4. Do not cook more than 30 min. at a time. Let
the 101 MicroGourmet and microwave oven
cool off before re-using.
5. Never leave the product unattended while
steaming.
6. Always ensure the Water Tray (4), the Steamer
Base (3), the Cover (1) and the optional
Colander Tray (2) are correctly assembled. Never
use the Colander Tray (2) without the Steamer
Base (3).
7. Do not overfill the Steamer Base (3) or the
Colander Tray (2) in order to ensure the proper
closure of the Cover (1).
8. Always pour cold water into the Water Tray (4)

and ensure it never goes empty.
9.
Never replace the water in the tray with wine,

syrup, oil, juices, soup or fatty stock.
10. Always use oven mitts to handle the hot

product and to remove the Cover (1). When
removing the Cover (1), be careful to lift it
slowly and away from you.
11. Always use a long handled plastic kitchen tool
to separate, stir or serve foods.
12. Chards, mushrooms, spinach, mussels and
frozen foods lose a large portion of water while
steaming. Fill the Water Tray (4) with 350 ml
water to avoid overflowing during steaming.
13. Do not steam eggs in their shell.
14. You cannot steam pasta or rice into the
101 MicroGourmet, as they must be
submerged in water for cooking.
Vegetables
101 MicroGourmet
Fresh Vegetables
Freshness, size and quantity will affect
steaming time and quality of results.
Use crisp and firm vegetables.
Select uniform sizes or cut pieces as
evenly as possible.
Use amounts as recommended in the
steaming charts.
Do not thaw before steaming.

Do not rinse before steaming.
Some are a solid block when removed
from the freezer. Its best to separate
frozen pieces by hand before placing
them into the Steamer Base (3).
Eggplant Pure
Stuffed Tomatoes
Steaming time: 30 min., 800 watt

Standing time: 5 min.
2/3 portions
Steaming time: 20 min. & 15 min., 800 watt

Standing time: 10 min. & 10 min.
4 portions
2 eggplants, peeled and diced

1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 pinch of dried thyme
salt & pepper
1 small onion, chopped
2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato pure
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh chopped coriander
1 tsp (5 ml) caraway seeds
4 large tomatoes
500 g minced meat (pork or beef )
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 egg yolk
2 dry biscuits (milk toast), crushed
50 ml milk
salt & pepper
Peel, and dice 2 eggplants with the Time Savers

Slice & Dice.
Place in Steamer Base (3) and sprinkle with olive
oil, crushed garlic, thyme, salt and pepper.
Fill Water Tray (4) with 400 ml water, cover and
steam 30 min.
Let stand 5 min.
Place in the Time Savers Quick Chef and add the
chopped onion, tomato pure, coriander and
caraway seeds.
Serve chilled with Mexican Chips or tortillas.
Frozen Vegetables
Wash tomatoes, cut off the top and remove the pulp.
In a separate bowl, mix the remaining ingredients to
make the stuffing.
Fill the tomatoes with stuffing mixture
Replace the top on each tomato and place into the
Steamer Base (3).
Fill the Water Tray (4) with 400 ml water, cover and
steam 20 min.
Let stand 10 min. before steaming again for 15 min.
Let stand 10 min.
Serve with rice.
Tip: Use the water in which stuffed tomatoes have been
steamed to cook the rice in the Microwave Rice Maker.
Adjust with water if necessary. Ensure the Steamer Base
(3) is filled to keep tomatoes from tipping over.
Vegetables
101 MicroGourmet
Stuffed cabbage leaves & zucchini
Steamed Fava Beans & chorizo
Ratatouille
Endives (Chicory) in Bchamel Sauce

4 portions
Steaming time: 13 min. , 800 watt

4 portions
Steaming time: 20 min. & 15 min., 800 watt

4 portions
4 cabbage leaves
500 g sliced zucchini
400 ml low fat stock
100 g bread crumbs
60 g chopped cashew nuts
1 red pepper, de seeded and chopped
1 tbsp (15 ml) curry
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 pinch pepper
1 egg, beaten
3 tbsp (45 ml) oil
300 g fava beans, shelled

100 g spicy chorizo sausage, thinly sliced
2 tsp (10 ml) fresh, chopped coriander
While beans are standing, lightly dry-fry chorizo &

coriander.
4 small tomatoes (500 g)

1 onion
2 garlic cloves
1 red bell pepper
1 small eggplant (250 g)
1 zucchini (200 g)
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 tbsp (15 ml) thyme

Baking: 20 min, Th 6 or 180C
4 portions
8 small chicory roots (approx. 1 kg)
8 slices of cooked ham
60 g butter
70 g flour (140 ml)
1 l milk
1 egg yolk
50 g grated cheese (ementhal)
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Salt & Pepper
Serve immediately.
Peel and drain potatoes.
Slice off the end of the chicory roots.
Cut out the stem cores and cube with the T.S. Slice
& Dice.
Rinse quickly, and dry to avoid bitterness.
Place 300 g shelled fava beans in Steamer Base (3).

Fill Water Tray (4), cover and steam.
Let stand 5 min. before opening.
Cut out V shape the bottom of 4 cabbage leaf stalks.

Pour hot water over them until limp.
Drain and pat dry.
Mix bread crumbs, cashew nuts, curry, salt, pepper,
egg, and oil to make the stuffing.
Place a bit of stuffing on each cabbage leaf and fold
the sides over the filling.
Roll up carefully into parcels and arrange in Colander
Tray (2).
Place 500 g sliced zucchinis in Steamer Base (3).
Fill Water Tray (4) with 400 ml low fat stock, stack,
cover and steam 25 min.
Let stand 5 min. and serve.
Cut in half and place in Steamer Base (3).
Helpful hints...
Peel and chop onion with the T.S. Happy Chopper

Peel and crush garlic cloves.
To fight odours, place a slice of

bread on top of brussels sprouts,
cabbage, cauliflower or broccoli
before cooking.
Fill Water Tray (4) to the minimum filling line (400 ml),
Wash pepper, remove cap and seeds and cut in

small strips.
Season vegetables after steaming,

when they are tender.
To make a soup preserving all of
the nutrients, steam the vegetables.
After steaming, mix vegetables
with the steaming water from the
tray, season and serve.
Slice eggplant and dice zucchini.
Allow to cool, wrap each half with slice of ham.

Place side by side in the Ultra Pro 2 l.
Combine all ingredients, add salt, olive oil, and

thyme.
Cover with a Bchamel sauce and bake.
Place in Steamer Base (3). Fill Water Tray (4) with

400 ml water, cover and steam 20 min.
Let stand 10 min. before steaming again 15 min.
Let stand 10 min. before serving.
Bchamel Sauce:
In a medium casserole, heat butter until melted.
Add 70 g flour and stir until smooth.
Cook at medium heat until the mixture turns a light golden
colour, about 6-7 min.
Meanwhile, heat 1 l milk in a separate pan until just about to boil.
Pour the hot milk in slowly to the butter mixture, stirring
constantly to avoid lumps.
Bring a boil and remove from the heat source.
Stir in egg yolk, 50 g grated cheese, ground nutmeg salt & pepper.
Meat & Poultry
101 MicroGourmet
For a savoury and tasty result,
season meat before steaming.
Select pieces with similar size and weight
for even steaming.
Steam in small quantities or in amount as
specified.
Try not to overlap while steaming.
Avoid bones.
To reduce splitting and bursting, pierce
sausage before steaming.
Roman Lamb with New Vegetables
Asian Meatballs
Steaming time: 25 min., 800 Watt

2 portions

3/4 portions
2 lamb filets (400 g)

300 g new carrots, peeled and diced
200 g green peas
200 g potatoes, peeled and diced
2 dry biscuits (milk toast do not use bread
crumbs)
4 sprigs of parsley, chopped
4 garlics cloves, crushed
Cayenne pepper
1 tsp (5 ml) fresh tarragon, chopped
350 g ground pork

60 g rice, cooked
1 stalk green onion, minced
1 tbsp (15 ml) ginger powder
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
4 tbsp (60 ml) cornstarch
1 egg white
pinch of sugar
salt and pepper
In a bowl, crush the dry biscuits finely.
In the Bake to Basics Mixing Bowl 3.5 l, combine all

ingredients.
Add chopped parsley, tarragon, garlic, Cayenne

pepper, olive oil and mix.
Form 12 to 14 meatballs.
Cover the lamb filets with the mixture, place into

Colander Tray (2) and let it stand 15 min.
Place in Steamer Base (3), fill Water Tray (4) with

400 ml water, cover and steam 25 min.
Place carrots, green peas and potatoes in Steamer

Base (3).
Fill Water Tray (4) with 400 ml water, stack, cover and
steam 25 min.
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Meat & Poultry
101 MicroGourmet
Paprika Turkey Filets with Leeks
Seasoned Meatballs with beans
Chinese Chicken Breasts
Chicken Breasts with Broccoli

2 portions

2/3 portions

4 portions

2 portions
2 boneless, skinless turkey filets (400 g)

600 g leeks, sliced
1 egg yolk
4 tbsp (60 ml) bread crumbs
2 tbsp (30 ml) grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp (15 ml) paprika powder
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
30 ml cream
230 g ground beef

2 tbsp (30 ml) dried parsley
2 tbsp (30 ml) curry
1 tsp (5 ml) dried garlic
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 egg,
2 tbsp (30 ml) oil
50 g grated cheese (ementhal)
50 g onion, finely chopped
50 ml bread crumbs
600 g snap peas
400 g breast chicken filets, evenly sliced

250 g soy bean sprouts
2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tbsp (45 ml) soy sauce
2 tbsp (30 ml) sesame oil
Beat egg yolk with 30 ml water.

In the Bake to Basics Mixing Bowl 3.5 l mix bread
crumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika and salt.
Dip turkey filets into egg preparation, then into
bread crumbs mixture.
Filets should be evenly covered.
In the Bake to Basics Mixing Bowl 3.5 l mix,

combine the ground beef with the herbs, egg,
cheese and onion.
Arrange in Colander Tray (2).
Make 24 meatballs, roll in bread crumbs, and place

into the Colander Tray (2).
Place 600 g sliced leeks in Steamer Base (3).
Wash and remove heads from the French beans.
steam 25 min.
Cut in 2 and place in Steamer Base (3). Fill Water Tray

(4) with 400 ml water, cover and steam 30 min.
Let stand 5 min.
Add 30 ml cream into leeks before serving.
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Place chicken filets in Colander Tray (2).

Wash soy bean sprouts and place in Steamer Base
(3).
steam 18 min.
2 chicken breasts (400 g)

25 g fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 sprigs parsley, chopped
1 onion, chopped
600 g broccoli florets (1 head)
Mix chopped basil leaves, parsley and onion.
Top chicken breasts with the mixture, arrange in
Colander Tray (2) and let it rest about 15 min.
Separate broccoli florets, rinse and place in Steamer
Base (3).
Fill Water Tray (4) with 400 ml water, stack,
Let stand 5 min.

For sauce:
Heat vegetable oil in the Chef Series Culinary
Collection Junior Wok and cook chopped onion until
tender.
Add the garlic and cook about 1 min.
Stir in the soy sauce and in sesame oil.
Remove from heat. Spoon over the chicken and serve.
Helpful hint...
400 g meat make 2 portions.
Always marinate before steaming.
For added flavour, add a small amount
of white wine, lemon juice, herbs, or
spices to the water in the Water Tray (4).
Or replace water with low fat stock.
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Fish & Seafood
101 MicroGourmet
Most seafood and fish cook quickly.
Steam in small quantities or in amounts
as specified.
Steam fish in Colander Tray (2).
Avoid overlapping while steaming.
Roll filets when possible.
To avoid sticking, place a leaf of spinach or
lettuce under the fish before steaming.
For shellfish use the Kitchen Preparation
Tools Tongs when opening, as the steam
is hot.
After steaming, check before standing to
avoid overcooking.
Savoury Salmon
2/3 portions
400 g salmon filets
3 carrots (600 g), grated
1 large onion (100 g), finely chopped
10 sprigs of tarragon
4 tsp (20 ml) whole cream
Salt & Pepper
Skin the salmon filets and cut into 5 cm slices.
To add flavour and diminish odours, put

herbs and spices into the water before
steaming.
Mustard-glazed filets
4 portions
4 filets (500 g) of fish of your choice (ex. Cod filets)
1 small onion (50 g), chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 sprigs of parsley chopped,
2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
1 tbsp (15 ml) strong mustard
Place grated carrots and chopped onions in

Steamer Base (3).
Chop onion and parsley in the T.S. Happy Chopper
Arrange salmon filets into Colander Tray (2) like

a flower.
Add lemon juice and mustard.
Combine with crushed garlic.
Coat salmon with sprigs of tarragon.
With the spoon of the Kings Sceptre, spread evenly

on one side of fish filets.
Fill Water Tray (4) with 400 ml water, stack cover and
steam 25 min.
Roll up and position in Colander Tray (2), fill Water

Tray (4) with 400 ml water, cover and steam 10 min.
Let stand for 5 min.
Place salmon on the bed of vegetables, coat with whole

cream, season with salt and pepper and serve.
Serve with rice cooked in the Microwave Rice Maker

with the liquid which has steamed the fish. Add water
if necessary.
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101 MicroGourmet & CrystalWave Ramekins
Desserts
Ideal for steaming creams and smooth cakes.

For desserts steamed in the CrystalWave
Ramekins, set the microwave power to 600
Watt for even cooking.
When a dessert is steamed in the
CrystalWave Ramekins, do not let stand
after cooking. Remove Water Tray (4)
and Cover (1) and allow to cool before
unmoulding.
Never seal the CrystalWave Ramekins
during the steaming process. They are only
used for fridge storage after the dessert is
completely cool.
Vanilla & caramel creams
Smooth Chocolate cakes

8 CrystalWave Ramekins

8 CrystalWave Ramekins
400 ml milk
3 eggs
75 g sugar
2 ml vanilla
40 ml cold liquid caramel
150 g dark chocolate, broken into chips

100 g butter
100 ml (100 g ) sugar
4 eggs
2 tbsp (30 ml) flour
8 squares of dark chocolate
Heat milk 2 min. 30 seconds in the MicroPlus

Pitcher 1 l.
In the Mix-n-Store 2 l, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla
with the Kitchen Preparation Tools Whisk. Little by
little add in hot milk while continuing to stir. Skim
foam from surface.
Pour 5 ml of cold liquid caramel into the base of
each CrystalWave Ramekins, then pour in the
mixture.
Fill Water Tray (4) with 400 ml of cold water. Place the
CrystalWave Ramekins in Steamer Base (3).
Cover and steam for 11 min. Immediately remove
Cover (1) and Water Tray (4) to stop the steaming
process.
Allow to cool for 15 min. before sealing and placing
in the refrigerator to chill. Leave in the CrystalWave
Ramekins and unmould when ready to serve.
Add a flourish of liquid caramel on top when serving.
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In the MicroPlus Pitcher 1 l, combine dark chocolate

and butter. Melt in the microwave oven for 1 min. 30
seconds, at 800 Watt.
Add in the sugar, eggs and finally flour. Mix with the
Kitchen Preparation Tools Silicone Spatula until
smooth.
Fill each CrystalWave Ramekins with the chocolate
mixture, adding in 1 square of chocolate in the
middle of each container.
Fill Water Tray (4) with 400 ml of cold water. Place
the CrystalWave Ramekins in Steamer Base (3) and
place it on Water Tray (4).
Cover and steam for 15 min. at 600 Watt in the
microwave oven. Immediately remove Cover (1) and
Water Tray (4) to stop the steaming process.
Allow to cool for 15 min. before unmoulding.
Serve with custard cream or a scoop of ice cream
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Remove the feet and cut the head
of the leaves.
Cut Artichokes in half before
steaming to obtain more of the
steamed taste throughout the
Artichoke petals.
Place 3 artichokes on each level.
Remove the feet and peel with
the Universal Peeler.
Remove the feet and peel with
the Universal Peeler.
2 eggplants peeled and diced.
Sprinkle with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive
oil, 2 crushed garlic cloves, thyme,
salt and pepper
Wash and remove heads
Artichoke
Jerusalem Artichoke
(purple)
Green Asparagus
White or violet
Asparagus
Aubergine (Egg
plant) diced or in
puree
Green / French
beans
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
800 g Max
400 g
400 ml
1 kg
(700 g before
steaming)
600 g
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
Level
Water Tray
1 bunch of
asparagus
( 500 g)
3
( 400 g)
2
(400 g
max. each)
Unprepared
quantity
16 min.
25 min.
30 min.
5 min.
18 min.
16 min.
15 min.
28 min.
Steaming
Time
2/3
3/4
2/3
Portions
Green beans continue to cook after

steaming. Plunge them into ice
water immediately to stop them
cooking further and to retain their
colour. The fewer beans in Steamer
Base (3), the quicker they cook and
the better they taste.
Serve pure with Mexican Chips or

tortillas. (see recipe page 6)
Serve warm with melted butter.
Can be served as a vegetable to

accompany fish or serve cold as a
starter with a balsamic dressing.
Before steaming brush artichokes

halves with olive oil to soften them.
Let cool before eating.

Serve with mayonnaise or herb
sauce.
Comments
Cut the broccoli into serving

portions (crosswise into three
pieces).
Place in Steamer Base (3).
2/3 Remove the outer layer of

leaves and feet.
600 g fava beans (in pods ) or
300 g shelled fava beans
Clean well by removing the outer
layer of leaves. Cut the head into
quarters and then rinse under
cold running water. Cut the stem
off of each quarter. Slice with the
Bake to Basics Slicer System.
Rinse, peel and slice.
Use the Bake to Basics Slicer
System large grid.
Rinse, peel as needed
Broccoli florets
Brussels Sprouts
Fava beans
Cabbage
Red or Green
Carrots sliced
New carrots whole
400 ml
400 ml
1 kg before
peeling.
(800 g before
steaming)
700 g
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
Level
Water Tray
600 g
300 g
1 kg
500 g
500 g
Unprepared
quantity
17 min.
23 min.
18 min.
13 min.
20 min.
15 min.
15 min.
Steaming
Time
3/4
2/3
4
2
2/3
Portions
Carrots should be fork tender and

retain colour and flavour.
Serve with grated parmesan
Serve with cream.
Red cabbage can be mixed with

apples for a softer result.
Green cabbage can be braised for
few minutes after steaming or just
added to a vegetable salad.
When fresh, remove the beans from

the pods.
Just before serving, sprinkle with

fresh dill.
Ideal with chicken breast.
For uniform cooking, the flower

stems should be about the same
diameter as the quartered or
halved stalk pieces.
Serve with olive oil or butter, fresh
herbs, garlic, green onion, salt &
pepper.
Comments
Freshness, size and quantity will affect steaming time and quality of results.
Use crisp and firm vegetables Select uniform sizes or cut pieces as evenly as possible Use amounts as recommended in the steaming charts.
Preparation
Fill the Water Tray (4) with 400 ml water.

Steaming times have been calculated at 800 Watt and a standing time of 5 min.
At 600 Watt use below steaming time guideline and let stand 10 min. instead of 5 min.
FOOD
Fresh Vegetables
Preparation

FOOD
Fresh Vegetables
Steaming time - Vegetables
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Place diced (3 cm length) carrots
in Steamer Base (3)
Cut cauliflower into florets. Place
in Steamer Base (3).
Remove green leaves foot. Rinse

and drain. Place in Steamer Base
(3), head on the top.
Using a Chef knife, top and

tail the celeriac, then use the
Universal Peeler to remove skin.
Cut into quarters and cut in cubes
or slices
Rinse under cold running water.
Cut off leaves, pull off strings by
scraping and cut sticks around 1.5
cm length.
Carrots diced
Cauliflower
Cauliflower Whole
Celeriac Diced
Celery stalks
400 g
400 g
600 g
900 g max
800 g
Unprepared
quantity
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
Level
Water Tray
15 min.
23 min.
25 min.
20 min.
16 min.
Steaming
Time
2/3
2/3
2/3
Portions
Make a white sauce, using half milk

and half water in which celery was
cooked. (see recipe page 9)
Choose a firm root that feels heavy.

Optionally, add potatoes to make
a puree, or simply add to a mixed
vegetable salad with tarragon,
olive oil and cheese.
Herbs and spices can be put into

the water before steaming to
enhance flavour and diminish
cooking odours.
Serve with a bchamel sauce (see
recipe page 9).
Let stand 10 min.
Steaming is particularly good for

cauliflower florets.
Season with freshly ground black
pepper, and sprinkle with melted
butter and chopped chives or
parsley.
Optionally add a sliced onion before

steaming.
Comments
Rinse thoroughly until clean and

chop into small pieces.
Fill Water Tray (4) with only 350 ml
of water.
Slice off the end of the root and
cut in half
Slice evenly and place in Steamer

Base (3)
Dice with the Time Savers Slice
& Dice small grid. Dont forget
to remove the hard core in the
centre.
Rinse thoroughly until clean. Keep
the green to make a soup.
Cut the leeks lengthwise, rinse
thoroughly and slice.
No need to peel, just remove the
stem end, wash and slice.
Place in Steamer Base (3). Fill
water Tray (4) with only 350 ml
of water.
Chard
Endives (Chicory)
plain
Endives (Chicory)
sliced
Fennel bulb
Leek stalks
(white parts only)
Slow simmered leeks
(whole)
White button
Mushrooms
500 g
800 g
700 g
800 g
3 (600 g)
8 small (900 g)
400 g
Unprepared
quantity
350 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
350 ml
Level
Water Tray
12 min.
20 min.
25 min.
15 min.
14 min.
24 min.
10 min.
Steaming
Time
2/3
2/3
Portions
Place whole sprigs of thyme and

rosemary and a garlic clove into
the water to add flavour.
Serve over meat or fish.
After steaming, make a gratin or a

pie.
Ideal cold with a vinaigrette dressing

sauce.
Excellent complement to scallops

and salmon.
Steam with scallops and orange to

avoid bitterness.
Serve with cream.
After steaming, you can bake chicory

(endives) in bchamel sauce (see
recipe page 9).
Whole chard leaves can be used

just as you would use spinach.
Or use as a wrap for fresh
vegetable spring rolls.
Can also be used in gratins.
Comments
Preparation

FOOD
Fresh Vegetables
Preparation

FOOD
Fresh Vegetables
21
22
Peel and slice.
Remove seeds and rinse

thoroughly.
Only wash and drain before

cooking. No need to remove strings.
Cut peppers in half; remove caps
and seeds and rinse.
Slice after steaming as peeling will
be easier.
Peel, wash and drain.

Chop in equal pieces and place in
Steamer Base (3).
Onions
Garden Peas
Sugar / Snap peas

Sweet Peppers
Potatoes Chopped
(400 g before
steaming)
4 potatoes
(1 kg before peeling
800 g before
steaming)
8 potatoes
600 g (3)
600 g
500 g (1 kg
before shelling)
1 kg
Unprepared
quantity
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
Level
Water Tray
18 min.
22 min.
15 min.
12 min.
15 min.
20 min.
Steaming
Time
2/3
2/3
Portions
Ideal for potato salad.

To make mashed potatoes after
steaming, use part of steaming
water.
Allow to cool before peeling.

When peeled after steaming, they
stay firm.
If used in a salad, allow to cool
without Cover (1).
If used for pizza, pie, or salsa, allow
to cool with Cover (1).
Mix with sweet potatoes for a nice
side dish.
Ideal for East Asian cuisine.
For better flavour, steam with

lettuce and green onions.
Optionally cook asparagus tips in
Colander Tray (2).
Or fill Water Tray (4) with low fat
stock instead of water.
Ideal to accompany rice, to use in

soups and stews, scrambled eggs
or for pizzas. Let stand 10 min. after
steaming. Steaming onions renders
their flavour sweet.
Comments
Peel wash and cube potatoes

with the T.S. Slice & Dice small
grid. Add 1 diced onion, 1 tsp (5
ml) salt,
2 tsp (10 ml) oil and combine.
Peel, wash and slice potatoes with
the Bake to Basics Slicer System,
peel and slice 1 onion. In Steamer
Base (3), layer potatoes and onion,
salt and pepper.
Wash potatoes and pierce holes
potatoes several times with a fork.
For best results, use small whole
potatoes.
Peel and wash potatoes.
Wash soybean sprouts (take out
the thin tail part if preferred).
Drain well.
Rinse thoroughly until clean.
Remove stems by folding each
leave in half and pulling stem
toward top of leaf. Place in
Steamer Base (3) and press.
Potatoes Diced
Potatoes Sliced
Potatoes Whole
Unpeeled
Potatoes Whole
Peeled
Soybeans sprouts
Spinach fresh leaves
500 g max
250 g
4
(800 g)
4
(800 g)
800 g
small size
800 g
small size
Unprepared
quantity
350 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
Level
Water Tray
8 min.
15 min.
22 min.
22 min.
20 min.
22 min.
Steaming
Time
2/3
Portions
For best results, use small, fresh

spinach leaves.
After steaming, allow to cool.
Excellent in dips, salads and even

on sandwiches.
Try a quick Chinese Soybean salad.
Excellent with lamb filet.

Or after steaming, spoon over
pesto.
After steaming, make baked

potatoes.
Place 2 sprigs of thyme in Water

Tray (4), fill with water and steam.
For serving, spoon over cream.
Ideal with chicken breast.
For serving, garnish with fresh

parsley.
Ideal with fish filets.
Fill Water Tray (4) with low fat stock
for a better flavour.
Comments
Preparation

FOOD
Fresh Vegetables
Preparation

FOOD
Fresh Vegetables
23
24
600 g
600 g
Place 6 medium size tomatoes in

Steamer Base (3).
300 g shelled garden peas

200 g sticks carrots
100 g peeled new potatoes
Wash and slice with the Bake
to Basics Slicer System. Add 2
crushed garlic cloves,
1 tsp (5 ml) cumin and mix.
Cut in 5 cm chunks.
Tomatoes for
peeling
Mixed diced
vegetables
Zucchini Sliced
Zucchini Diced
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
18 min.
15 min.
20 min.
6 min.
25 min.
15 min.
Steaming
Time
2/3
2/3
2/3
2/3
Portions
After steaming, bake the zucchinis in

a tomato sauce.
Splash with lemon juice after

steaming.
Coat with grated cheese just
before serving.
Excellent with veal or chicken.
Remove the Cover (1) and Water

Tray (4), allow to cool before
peeling.
No standing time.
Sweet potatoes are easier to peel

after they have been cooked and
are cool enough to handle.
Excellent when mixed with chard
and served with butter.
For best results, use small, early

turnips.
Replace the water for steaming by
low fat stock.
Serve garnished with parsley or
chopped chives.
Turnips, particularly early turnips
are ideal served in a sauce.
Comments

French beans
Broccoli
Place peas in Colander Tray (2) . Place

600 g peeled potatoes in Steamer
Base (3).
Place directly in Steamer Base (3).
Slice.
Garden peas
Spinach leaves
Mixed diced
vegetables
Zucchinis sliced
500 g
500 g
300 g
300 g
500 g
800 g
500 g
500 g
500 g
300 g
500 g
500 g
400 g
Amount
(in grams)
350 ml
350 ml
350 ml
350 ml
350 ml
350 ml
350 ml
350 ml
350 ml
350 ml
350 ml
350 ml
350 ml
Level
Water Tray
18 min.
15 min.
15 min.
20 min.
15 min.
15 min.
20 min.
12 min.
17 min.
15 min.
13 min.
16 min.
15 min.
Steaming
Time
2/3
2/3
2/3
2/3
2/3
2/3
2/3
2/3
2/3
2/3
2/3
2/3
2/3
Portions
After steaming accompany as usual.
In case of whole frozen baby carrots

add 5 min. steaming time.
Serve with cream and grated cheese.
Add butter, salt and chives to taste.
Ideal with salmon.
Ideal with pasta, pizza, or for soups.
For extra healthy leeks, mix with diced

fennel bulb and garnish with fresh lemon
juice and thyme.
Steam with fish and serve with a sauce.
Ideal to make a puree.
Prepare and serve fresh.
Steaming avoids overcooking,

crumbling, loss of colour, flavour, and
nutrients.
Ideal to serve with white fish or lamb.
Comments
Do no thaw or rinse before steaming

Some are a solid block when removed from the freezer. Its best to separate frozen pieces by hand before placing them into the Steamer Base (3).
Onions, sliced
White button
mushrooms sliced
Leek sliced
Cauliflower
Carrots
Place sliced carrots in Steamer Base (3).
For enhanced flavour, substitute vegetable

or low fat chicken stock for water .
Artichoke hearts
Fava beans
Preparation
FOOD
Frozen Vegetables

500 g
1 kg
600 g
Wash and place them in Steamer

Base (3). If too big to fit inside, cut
in half.
Sweet potatoes
400 ml
700 g
(1 kg
before
peeling )
Wash, peel, then dice in small

cubes with the T.S. Slice & Dice
small grid.
Turnips
Level
Water Tray
Preparation
Unprepared
quantity

FOOD
Fresh Vegetables
25
26
400 g
Evenly rub 1 tsp of salt into the

meat. Let stand 15 min. then rinse
turkey and place in Colander
Tray (2).
Turkey filets
18 min.
18 min.
Portion
Ideal for wok cooking after steaming,.
Duck is medium cooked. Serve with potatoes

and turnips.
Excellent for chicken salad, for sandwiches or to

accompany any steamed vegetable.
Ideal for wok cooking after steaming.
Comments
400 g
400 g
4 (between 70
and 100 g each
depending on
the type)
400 g
Combine with spices, condiments,

bread crumbs, oil and egg yolk
for smooth result. Form 24 small
meatballs. Place in Colander Tray
(2).
Combine with spices, condiments
and chopped vegetables for
smooth result. Form 12 to 14
medium meatballs. Place in
Colander Tray (2).
Choose sausages made with
100% meat. Those with cereal
filler are not appropriate for
steaming. To reduce splitting and
bursting, pierce sausage before
steaming.
Cover meat with a seasoning
mixture and let it stand 15 min.
before steaming.
Ground Pork
Sausage
Lamb filets
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
Level
Water Tray
20 min.
10 min.
25 min
30 min
5 min.
Steaming
Time
Portion
See recipe page 10.
Once the sausage is cooked, it will keep warm

in the covered 101 MicroGourmet for at least
30 minutes.
Slice and integrate into a salad with potatoes.
Serve with tomatoes sauce or in Asian Style

(see recipe page 12).
A childrens favourite. (see recipe page 14).
This type of sausage is precooked. Steaming

will be fast therefore it is best to steam them
alone to ensure that the skins do not burst.
Comments
Size and quantity will affect steaming time and quality of results.
For better flavour, season meat before steaming Select pieces with similar size and weight for even steaming
Try not to overlap while steaming Avoid bones
5
(approx. 200 g)
To reduce splitting and bursting,

pierce sausage before steaming.
Place in Colander Tray (2).
Frankfurter Sausage
Amount
(in grams)
Preparation
Ground Beef
(meat balls)
400 ml
400 ml
18 min.
Steaming
Time

Steam meat in the Colander Tray (2) section
FOOD
Meat
400 g
Cut in small parts. Remove excess

of fat if needed and sprinkle with
1 Tbsp (15 ml) honey and 1 Tbsp
(15 ml) chopped fresh tarragon.
Duck filets
400 ml
Level
Water Tray
For better flavour, season meat before steaming Select pieces with similar size and weight for even steaming
Try not to overlap while steaming Avoid bones
400 g
Cover the chicken breast with a

seasoning mixture and let it stand
15 min. before steaming.
Chicken breast
Amount
(in grams)
Preparation
FOOD
Poultry
Steam meat in the Colander Tray (2) section
Steaming time -Poultry & Meat
27
28
Rinse thoroughly several times
before cooking to remove the
sand and sediment. Remove
barnacles and tug off the "beard".
Max 1 kg
350 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
Level
Water Tray
15 min.
16 min.
14 min.
14 min.
16 min.
15 min.
14 min.
10 min.
Steaming
Time
2/3
2/3
2/3
Portions
Fill Water Tray (4) with 100 ml white wine and

250 ml water.
Steam and make a sauce with the steaming
juice by adding 30 g cream, 2 tsp chopped
parsley and 1 shallot.
Always place the fish filets in

Colander Tray (2).
To avoid sticking, place a lettuce leaf
between the dish and the fish.
Topping the fish with herbs and spices before
steaming will enhance the flavour.
After steaming, check it before letting it stand
to avoid overcooking.
Herbs, spices and condiments can be put
into the water before steaming. It will
enhance flavour and will attenuate cooking
odours.

Colander Tray (2).
After steaming, fish filets must be opaque
and flaky.
Use a spatula to remove them.

Colander Tray (2).
Topping the fish with herbs and spices before
steaming will enhance the flavour.
Comments
Place 3 large oysters in Steamer

Base (3) and 3 in Colander Tray
(2). After the first steaming time
remove the top shell and add 1
tsp (5 ml) garlic and 1 tsp (5 ml)
parsley butter in each. Steam
again 3 min.
Season shrimp with salt, pepper,
and garlic powder; Combine 1
chopped fine onion and 2 ribs of
celery. Place in Colander Tray (2).
Rinse and dry the scallops.
Place in Colander Tray (2). Chop
2 shallots and 2 garlic cloves.
Combine with 1 tbsp (15 ml)
white wine and 1 tbsp (15 ml)
orange juice. Spread mixture
evenly.
Oysters
Shrimp
Scallops
800 g
500 g
600 g
Amount
(in grams)
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
Level
Water Tray
12 min.
15 min.
8 min. Steaming
5 min. Standing
3 min. Steaming
5 min. Standing
Steaming
Time
2/3
Portions
After steaming, remove scallops with Kitchen

Preparation Tool Tongs.
In a casserole, reduce liquid by half and add 1
tsp cream and black pepper.
Top the scallops and serve.
Serve with green salad.
Clams can be substituted for oysters.

Always use Tongs to handle them because
shells are extremely hot.
Comments
For steaming frozen fish or fresh rolled fish filets place a lettuce leaf between the Colander Tray (2) and the fish to avoiding sticking and aid in cleaning
Preparation
Fill the Water Tray (4), with 400 ml water

To keep food hot remove remaining water only after standing time.
FOOD
Fish & Seafood
For steaming frozen fish or fresh rolled fish filets place a lettuce leaf between the Colander Tray (2) and the fish to avoiding sticking and aid in cleaning
Mussels
1 to 2 (500 g)
1 (500 g)
Tuna
depending on size
1 (500 g)
Swordfish
Frozen Fish
3 (500 g)
Salmon
500 g
(4 to 6 filets)
1 to 2 (500 g)
Place 2 in Steamer Base (3) and

2 in Colander Tray (2). For easy
cleaning and to avoid sticking
place a lettuce leaf between the
bottom of the dish and the fish.
Frozen filets
500 g
(4 to 6 filets)
Amount
(in grams)
Halibut
Use similar size filets. Any type of

fish filets is appropriate. Roll up
and position on one layer.
Fresh Filets
Fish Steaks
or Fish sticks
Preparation

To keep food hot remove remaining water only after standing time.
FOOD
Fish & Seafood
Steaming time -Fish & Seafood
29
30
Wash, peel, remove core and cut
in quarters
Wash, cut in 2, remove pits.
Apple puree
Apricots
1 kg max
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
15 min.
15 min.
15 min.
15 min.
15 min.
Steaming
Time
2/3
Portions
It is not recommended to steam cherries, berries, or bananas.
Gently rinse in running water and

place in Steamer Base (3).
800 g
500 g
400 ml
400 ml
4
(600 g )
5
(1 kg)
Level
Water Tray
Unprepared
quantity
After steaming, peel and slice, serve

with whipped cream and grilled
almonds flakes.
After steaming, top with liquid honey

or maple syrup.
After steaming, remove the skin, mix

the pulp with 50 ml apple juice. Ideal
for baby food, aged 6-8 months.
After steaming, place in a bowl and

mash with the Potato Masher. Add
40 g sugar.
After steaming, serve with cream,

home made liquid caramel or
raspberry jelly.
Comments
Gently rinse in running water and

place in Steamer Base (3).
Wash, peel and remove the core.

Best with small, round pears.
Wash, cut in half, remove stones,
add 1 vanilla pod and 50 g sugar,
mix.
Wash and trim the stems.

CAUTION : remove all of the
leaves as they are poisonous. Pull
off strings by scraping and cut
sticks around 1.5 cm lengths. Add
50 g sugar and combine.
Nectarine or Peach
(peeled)
Pears
Plum
Rhubarb
400 g
500 g
5
(1.2 kg)
1 kg max
Unprepared
quantity
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
400 ml
Level
Water Tray
25 min.
15 min.
20 min.
6 min.
Steaming
Time
2/3
4/5
Portions
The pink and white parts at the

base of the stem are flavourful, and
create a pink colour when cooked.
Steaming rhubarb is ideal to
prepare pie, tart, sauce and
topping.
Before steaming, place 1 cinnamon

stick with water into the
Water Tray (4).
After steaming, place plums in the
Quick Chef and puree them.
Set the puree aside until well
cooled. Serve with yogurt.
After steaming, sprinkle with

cinnamon or serve pears warm with
chocolate topping.
After steaming, immediately

plunge into cold water to stop the
cooking process.
The skin should easily slip off.
Do not let them soak in the water.
Comments
Use crisp and firm fruit Select uniform sizes or cut pieces as evenly as possible Use amounts as recommended in the steaming charts.
Preparation

FOOD
Fruit
Use crisp and firm fruit Select uniform sizes or cut pieces as evenly as possible Use amounts as recommended in the steaming charts.
Nectarine or Peach
Figs
Wash and remove core
Apples
Gently rinse in running water,

pat dry with a paper towel and
trim off the stem (including the
hard part).
Preparation
FOOD
Fruit
Steaming time -Fruit
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Rediscover the original flavour of your food everyday!

A unique product to steam in the microwave oven.

Across the globe, more and more chefs

Practical Guidelines...................... 4-5

Fish & Seafood........................... 28-29

The MicroGourmet is covered by

11. Let stand at least 5 min. after

Each part of the 101 MicroGourmet is dishwasher safe.

12. After steaming, be careful when

Special care for Water Tray (4):

13. Always use a trivet under the

8. Fill the Water Tray (4) with cold

3. When stacking, position hardest

9. Always fill the Water Tray (4) first,

4. When stack steaming, always

10. Before steaming, always

5. General proportion guidelines

8. Always pour cold water into the Water Tray (4)

Never replace the water in the tray with wine,

10. Always use oven mitts to handle the hot

Do not thaw before steaming.

Steaming time: 30 min., 800 watt

Steaming time: 20 min. & 15 min., 800 watt

2 eggplants, peeled and diced

Peel, and dice 2 eggplants with the Time Savers

Stuffed cabbage leaves & zucchini

Steamed Fava Beans & chorizo

Endives (Chicory) in Bchamel Sauce

Steaming time: 25 min., 800 watt

Steaming time: 13 min. , 800 watt

Steaming time: 20 min. & 15 min., 800 watt

300 g fava beans, shelled

While beans are standing, lightly dry-fry chorizo &

4 small tomatoes (500 g)

Steaming time: 24 min., 800 watt

Peel and drain potatoes.

Slice off the end of the chicory roots.

Rinse quickly, and dry to avoid bitterness.

Place 300 g shelled fava beans in Steamer Base (3).

Cut out V shape the bottom of 4 cabbage leaf stalks.

Cut in half and place in Steamer Base (3).

Peel and chop onion with the T.S. Happy Chopper

To fight odours, place a slice of

Wash pepper, remove cap and seeds and cut in

Let stand 5 min. before opening.

Season vegetables after steaming,

Slice eggplant and dice zucchini.

Allow to cool, wrap each half with slice of ham.

Combine all ingredients, add salt, olive oil, and

Cover with a Bchamel sauce and bake.

Place in Steamer Base (3). Fill Water Tray (4) with

Meat & Poultry

Roman Lamb with New Vegetables

Steaming time: 25 min., 800 Watt

Steaming time: 25 min., 800 Watt

2 lamb filets (400 g)

350 g ground pork

In a bowl, crush the dry biscuits finely.