Varoma

[chicksta44]

Sorry if this has been asked before, I searched on Varoma and it came up with 40 pages that contained the word, so I thought it might be easier for me to just ask the question rather than read 40 pages of posts!

So..... tonight I am making pork fillet in the varoma with steamed veg in the top varoma tray. My questions is.. is there a minimum amount of liquid you need in the jug to get the maximum steaming results? I want to make a garlic mustard sauce to pour over the top but it will only be about 400ml of liquid (150g cream & 250g Stock). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I don't think there is a minimum amount to get good steaming results, but you do have to be careful not to boil your thermie dry. Steaming pork and vegies wouldn't take a long time but better to be safe than sorry.  Most recipes have a minimum of 500g liquid (sauce) in the bowl. 

[CarolineW]

I'm pretty sure I've read that it's a minimum of 500g.

[faffa_70]

YES - a minimum of 500g of water for steaming (use this for the first 30 min and then another 250g of water for every 15 min there after)


You can find this info in the front of your EDC book and also on the magnetic chart that comes with it if you are in OZ, otherwise I am sure it is in the instruction book (though don't quote me on that one as I haven't the new one and mine is in tatters lol)

[chicksta44]

Thanks everyone. I tried this last night. The steaming worked perfectly. The meat was cooked and veggies were nice and tender. The sauce however was a complete disaster! Obviously need a lot more practice in converting recipes! Will post my dilemma in the condiments section later on. Would have been a sensational sauce if it had worked out.