I just got my Itaki Pro and just did this one. I ended up putting the large dish (beef/onion/capsicum) in after 20 min. as you suggested. It turned out fantastic! I used thinly sliced rib fillet though. One question - is the corn starch in there for any other reason than to thicken marinade/sauce? Asking because I have type 2 diabetes and would sooner leave it out. Great work and subscribed ❤😎🇦🇺
The cornstarch is for getting the meat a silky texture and also to thicken up the sauce a little. You can definitely leave it out. Thanks for subscribing 😊
One more question - it seems my Itaki cups are a tapered style measuring cup with 30mL being top graduation. Are your cups the same? I see yours have curved sides. And do you just fill them right to top or to top (30mL) mark to set cooking time? I’m doing the pork/apple/garlic mash recipe next! ❤
@@CoolCucumberCook thank you so much! I’m doing the spicy Korean pork today. Love this content. It’s so methodical and easy to follow with simple ingredients. Keep it up the great work!
I love your videos thank you. How would you suggest keeping liquid out of the dishes? They don’t recommend using the lids whilst cooking? I made a satay last night and there was so much liquid in the large tray (bottom compartment). I covered it with aluminium foil but it did nothing. Thank you, I am going to try this next.
Liquid will always be there due to the steaming process. Not only does the steam goes in but the juice released by the meat does not evaporate. If you covered with foil, the liquid is probably released by the meat. If possible, try to put something under the meat that soaks up liquid, like rice or glass noodles. Use less liquid in the seasoning and more powder spices. Add corn starch so that when you stir after the food is cooked, the sauce thickens. Hope that helps.
Mostly depends on what you are cooking but I would say there will be slight food smell especially when the food is about to be fully cooked. If you have a kitchen where you can put the itaki in to cook, I would suggest you do that. Enjoy your lunch and the envious looks from your colleagues! 😁
Yes, it smells and I only tried to steam cauliflower at my desk. 20 minutes into it and people around me started saying “smells cauliflower”. If you are in the UK, they would most likely require you to have this PAT tested (at your expense) before getting the right permissions to use in the office (we have microwave ovens in the kitchens at work). I brought mine at home after using it once.
Keep the chefbox recipes coming! Im learning so much, thank you! 😊
Will do and thanks for watching! 😊
I really love your channel. Yet another yummy meal for me to make.
Thanks so much 😊
Love your content.
I appreciate that! ❤️
I just got my Itaki Pro and just did this one. I ended up putting the large dish (beef/onion/capsicum) in after 20 min. as you suggested. It turned out fantastic! I used thinly sliced rib fillet though. One question - is the corn starch in there for any other reason than to thicken marinade/sauce? Asking because I have type 2 diabetes and would sooner leave it out. Great work and subscribed ❤😎🇦🇺
The cornstarch is for getting the meat a silky texture and also to thicken up the sauce a little. You can definitely leave it out. Thanks for subscribing 😊
One more question - it seems my Itaki cups are a tapered style measuring cup with 30mL being top graduation. Are your cups the same? I see yours have curved sides. And do you just fill them right to top or to top (30mL) mark to set cooking time? I’m doing the pork/apple/garlic mash recipe next! ❤
Fill to the 30ml mark. My cup has the 30ml mark right at the top.
@@CoolCucumberCook thank you so much! I’m doing the spicy Korean pork today. Love this content. It’s so methodical and easy to follow with simple ingredients. Keep it up the great work!
Could I use chicken? I’m so glad you got this particular chef box because I have one and really want to learn how to use it.
Yes of course! Chicken thigh should work well. 😋
Thank you for this marvelouz video. May I ask how much you bought this chef box?
Check out the link for price.
Hi, Love your videos. Gives me nice ideas, cooking for one person. Where can I find, silicon mats, for the hot bowls? Thanks...
I got mine from Amazon and have a link to it in the description. Hope that helps. 😊
miss your videos, hope yáll doing ok
Baking soda softens up tough meat. Just rinse it before seasoning and sauce.
Thanks for the tip!
I love your videos thank you. How would you suggest keeping liquid out of the dishes? They don’t recommend using the lids whilst cooking?
I made a satay last night and there was so much liquid in the large tray (bottom compartment). I covered it with aluminium foil but it did nothing.
Thank you, I am going to try this next.
Liquid will always be there due to the steaming process. Not only does the steam goes in but the juice released by the meat does not evaporate. If you covered with foil, the liquid is probably released by the meat. If possible, try to put something under the meat that soaks up liquid, like rice or glass noodles. Use less liquid in the seasoning and more powder spices. Add corn starch so that when you stir after the food is cooked, the sauce thickens. Hope that helps.
@@CoolCucumberCook that is incredibly helpful. Thank you for a super quick reply.
I really enjoy watching your videos 😃
Is everything just cooked by steam?
Yes everything is cooked by steam.
Just bought an Itaki, does it smalls while it’s cooking, just want to know if I can cook at my desk or put it in the kitchen we have at work.
Mostly depends on what you are cooking but I would say there will be slight food smell especially when the food is about to be fully cooked. If you have a kitchen where you can put the itaki in to cook, I would suggest you do that. Enjoy your lunch and the envious looks from your colleagues! 😁
Yes, it smells and I only tried to steam cauliflower at my desk. 20 minutes into it and people around me started saying “smells cauliflower”. If you are in the UK, they would most likely require you to have this PAT tested (at your expense) before getting the right permissions to use in the office (we have microwave ovens in the kitchens at work). I brought mine at home after using it once.
Can I use the pro? I dont have the box.
Sure you can use the pro. Put beef at the bottom and rice on upper tray. Enjoy!
I think it’s better to put the meat at the bottom and veg on top
Beef tends to cook much faster so I put it at the top.