Philips HD9170 - Specific Food Preparation Tips

Food to be
steamed
Amount Steaming time
(min)
Suggested herbs/spices for
Aroma Infuser
Couscous 150g + 250ml
water
10-15 Cumin, coriander, cloves
Eggs 6pcs 12-15 -
Fruit 500g/4pcs 10-15 Cinnamon, lemon, cloves
Peas (frozen) 400g 20-25 Rosemary, cumin, parsley
Potatoes 400g 25-30 Parsley, chives, garlic
Prawns 200g 5 Curry powder, saffron, lemon
Puddings 4 bowls 20 Cinnamon, cloves, vanilla
Rice 150g + 300ml
water
35 Pandan, parsley, cumin
250g + 500ml
water
35 Pandan, parsley, cumin
Salmon 450g 12-15 min. Dill, parsley, basil
White sh 450g 10-15 Dry mustard, allspice, marjoram
Tips for steaming food
Aroma infuser
- Rosemary, thyme, coriander, basil, dill, curry and tarragon are some of the herbs and spices that
you can put in the Aroma Infuser. You can combine them with garlic, caraway or horseradish to
enhance avour 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.
- For more tips about herbs, spices and liquids to use in the Aroma Infuser, see the food steaming
table above.
- Putting a little oil on the food improves the effect of the Aroma Infuser and also gives the food a
fuller taste.
- For the best result, chop the herbs into ne pieces and ll the aroma infuser evenly.
- For the best taste, we advise you to eat your food immediately after preparing it.
- Do not pour liquids in the aroma infuser.
Vegetables and fruits
- Cut off thick stems from cauliower, broccoli and cabbage.
- Steam leafy, green vegetables for the shortest possible time, because they lose colour easily.
- Do not thaw frozen vegetables before you steam them.
Meat, poultry, seafood and eggs
- Tender pieces of meat with a little fat are most suitable for steaming.
- Wash meat properly and dab it dry, so that as little juice as possible drips out.
- Always place meat, poultry, sh or eggs below other food types, to prevent dripping of juices.
- Puncture eggs before you put them in the steamer.
- Never steam frozen meat, poultry or seafood. Always let frozen meat, poultry or seafood thaw
completely before you put it in the steamer.
Sweet deserts
- Add some cinnamon to desserts to enhance sweetness instead of adding more sugar.
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