Kenwood RC240 series Instructions Manual page 5

5. When removing the steaming basket,
hold the handles using heat resistant
gloves.
6. It is possible to cook rice and to steam
foods simultaneously. You will need
to experiment to establish appropriate
amounts of water and cooking time
for various combinations.
VEGETABLES
Asparagus Spears
Beans (Green) cut
whole
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots (peeled and thickly sliced) 1/2 lb (225g)
Corn on the Cob
Mushrooms - whole
Peas (shelled)
(sugar snap)
FISH AND SEAFOOD
Clams
Fish Fillets
Steaks
Oysters (in shells)
Prawns (medium)
* ears may need to be cut in half
1/2 lb (225g)
1/2 lb (225g)
1/2 lb (225g)
1/4 lb (110g)
3 medium wedges
*2 small ears
1/2 lb (225g)
1/4 lb (110g)
1/4 lb (110g)
1/2 lb (225g)
1/4 lb (110g)
1/2 lb (225g)
3/4 lb (340g)
1/4 lb (110g)
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guide to steam times
The amount of water poured into the
inner bowl determines the steaming time.
As an approximate guide, 150ml (1 cup)
of water provides 15 minutes steaming,
300ml (2 cups) provides 30 minutes
steaming etc.
Personal tastes will affect the cooking
time of vegetables. The following times
provide a guideline, please adjust to suit
your tastes.
8-10 mins
10-15 mins
15-18 mins
15-18 mins
20-25 mins
10-15 mins
15-20 mins
4-8 mins
7-11 mins
7-11 mins
6-8 mins
8-10 mins
10-12 mins
10-15 mins
8-10 mins
Steam until open
Cook until fish flakes
easily with fork
Steam until open
Steam util pink and firm