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Cooking functionsFrom the repertoire of a true all-rounder With temperatures ranging from 40–120 C, Mielesteam ovens offer a wide range of functions. 1. Steam cooking Most food can be steam cooked at 100 C.Vegetables and potatoes, soups and casseroles,bakes and pulses can all be cooked at thistemperature without losing their colour, shape,VGZVWTG CPF VCUVG 5VGCO EQQMKPI RTQFWEGU excellent results with rice as it cooks it light andƃ WHH[ YJKNUV TGVCKPKPI VJG ITCKPU KPVCEV 'XGP DCD[ HQQF KU GCU[ VQ OCMG KP VJG UVGCO QXGP %QQMKPI Ƃ UJ QP VJG JQD KUP V GXGT[QPG U KFGC QH HWP 1HVGP KV VWTPU QWV VQQ FT[ QT KV HCNNU CRCTV YJGP [QW UGTXG KV UQ [QW FQP V GPLQ[ KV CV its best. A Miele steam oven will overcome allVJGUG RTQDNGOU %QQMKPI Ƃ UJ YKVJ UVGCO CV C temperature between 75–100 C gives succulentTGUWNVU YKVJ Ƃ UJ CPF RTQFWEGU UJGNNƂ UJ VCUVKPI KVU XGT[ DGUV IQWTOGV EQQMKPI CV JQOG 2QWNVT[ OGCV CPF UCWUCIGU ECP CNUQ DG EQQMGF KP VJG /KGNG UVGCO QXGP 5GVVKPI VJG VGORGTCVWTG DGVYGGP CPF % OCMGU OGCV RCTVKEWNCTN[ VGPFGT YKVJ LWUV VJG TKIJV VGZVWTG 'XGP NGCP RQWNVT[ YJKEJ ECP FT[ QWV KP EQPXGPVKQPCN cooking is tender and succulent when cooked insteam. Throughout this book settings are quoted forsteam ovens with and without pressure: ϯ 5VGCO QXGP YKVJQWV RTGUUWTGϿ 5VGCO QXGP YKVJ RTGUUWTG%QQMKPI OGCV D[ UVGCO YQP V DTQYP KV UQ [QW will need to either sear it on the hob beforesteam cooking it, or brown it off under the grillDGHQTG UGTXKPI KV #PQVJGT YC[ VQ IGV C DTQYPGT Ƃ PKUJ KU VQ WUG C OCTKPCFG QT UCWEG *QYGXGT [QW FQP V PGGF VQ FQ VJKU VQ GPLQ[ VJG VCUVG 6T[ KV HQT [QWTUGNH CPF UGG JQY IQQF UVGCO EQQMGF OGCV VCUVGU Steam cooking with pressure gives you results intwice the time /KGNG U RTGUUWTKUGF UVGCO QXGP WUGU VGORGTCVWTGU WR VQ % 6JKU KU KFGCN HQT EQQMKPI TQDWUV HQQF KPENWFKPI XGIGVCDNGU that can cope with high temperatures, as wellCU ITCKPU RWNUGU CPF OCP[ V[RGU QH OGCV KP JCNH VJG VKOG KV YQWNF VCMG QP VJG JQD (NCXQWTU CPF XKVCOKPU CTG TGVCKPGF KP VJG UCOG YC[ CU VJG[ CTG KP VJG PQP RTGUUWTKUGF UVGCO QXGP 6Q UGG YJKEJ foods are suitable for cooking under pressure seethe charts at the back of this book as well as theTGEKRGU 4GOGODGT VJCV VJG RTGUUWTKUGF UVGCO QXGP ECP QPN[ VCMG EQPVCKPGTU YKVJ OCZKOWO external dimensions of 325 mm (width) x 176OO FGRVJ 5GG RCIG HQT OQTG KPHQTOCVKQP on cooking containers. (WPEVKQPU YKNN XCT[ FGRGPFKPI QP OQFGN14

2. Defrosting Defrosting in a steam oven takes much less timethan defrosting at room temperature. Food isgently and evenly defrosted without "cooking"VJG GFIGU QT NGCXKPI OGCV NQQMKPI ITG[ (TQ\GP HQQF UWEJ CU HTWKV CPF XGIGVCDNGU Ƃ UJ OGCV RQWNVT[ CPF TGCF[ OGCNU FGHTQUV RGTHGEVN[ CV s % 'XGP FGNKECVG OKNM RTQFWEVU CPF RCUVTKGU CTG GCU[ VQ FGHTQUV UQ VJCV VJG[ CTG TGCF[ VQ WUG or consume when you need them. 3. Reheating Food reheated in a steam oven will look andVCUVG CU HTGUJ CU YJGP KV YCU OCFG 2TQHGUUKQPCN EJGHU ECNN VJKU TGIGPGTCVKQP ;QW ECP TGJGCV just the one dish or several at once in the MieleUVGCO QXGP WUKPI C VGORGTCVWTG QH s % V QPN[ VCMGU CDQWV OKPWVGU VQ TGJGCV C RNCVGF meal so you can enjoy your food just as it shouldDG UGTXGF 4. Blanching Blanching ensures the optimum quality ofHTWKV CPF XGIGVCDNGU KU RTGUGTXGF YJGP HTQ\GP NCPEJKPI QPN[ VCMGU s OKPWVGU CV % FGRGPFKPI QP HQQF V[RG 6JKU SWKEM DWTUV QH JGCV DTGCMU FQYP VJG GP\[OGU YJKEJ ECWUG aromas and vitamins to deteriorate in fruit andXGIGVCDNGU FWTKPI HTGG\KPI 5. Juicing ,WKEKPI WUKPI VJG UVGCO QXGP GPCDNGU [QW VQ extract the juices from fruit for drinks and jelliesXGT[ GCUKN[ V KU RCTVKEWNCTN[ IQQF HQT LWKEKPI DGTTKGU 6JG UVGCO UQHVGPU VJG EGNN YCNNU KP VJG HTWKV ECWUKPI VJGO VQ DWTUV CPF TGNGCUG VJGKT LWKEGU 6JG EJCTVU CV VJG DCEM QH VJKU DQQM IKXG recommended settings for juicing. 6. Bottling Bottling is very easy in a Miele steam oven as itFQGU PQV PGGF VQ DG EQPUVCPVN[ UWRGTXKUGF # YKFG TCPIG QH HTWKV CPF XGIGVCDNGU CTG UWKVCDNG HQT DQVVNKPI (QT KPUVTWEVKQPU QP JQY VQ RTGUGTXG HQQF D[ DQVVNKPI RNGCUG CNUQ TGCF VJG TGNGXCPV section in your operating instruction manual. 7. Other things you can do in a steam oven V OC[ EQOG CU C UWTRTKUG VQ Ƃ PF QWV JQY FKXGTUG [QWT /KGNG UVGCO QXGP KU V YKNN EQQM [QWT DTGCMHCUV GIIU VQ RGTHGEVKQP /GNV EJQEQNCVG CV % YKVJQWV KV DWTPKPI QT IGVVKPI NWOR[ ,CO LCTU CPF DCD[ DQVVNGU ECP DG FKUKPHGEVGF TGCF[ HQT TG WUG KP LWUV OKPWVGU CV % 6JKU NGCXGU VJGO CU DCEVGTKCNN[ HTGG CU VJG[ YQWNF JCXG DGGP YKVJ EQPXGPVKQPCN VTGCVOGPV KP DQKNKPI YCVGT &GUUGTVU UWEJ CU NKIJV CPF CKT[ UQWHƃ ÅU CTG GCU[ VQ OCMG ;QIWTV ECP DG OCFG CV % CPF FQWIJ RTQXGF TGCF[ HQT DCMKPI H [QW TGCNN[ YCPV VQ spoil your guests after a dinner party you canUVGCO ƃ CPPGNU VQ WUG CHVGT VJG OGCN (QT OQTG ideas on how to use your steam oven go toVJG DCEM QH VJKU DQQM CPF TGCF VJG VKRU KP [QWT QRGTCVKPI KPUVTWEVKQP OCPWCN /QUV QH CNN JCXG fun experimenting!15

/GPW EQQMKPICan you do more than one thing at a time?The Miele steam oven can! You can cook on up to 3 levels at a time in aMiele steam oven so you could cook an entireOGCN QH UC[ Ƃ UJ TKEG CPF XGIGVCDNGU CV VJG UCOG VKOG V FQGUP V OCVVGT JQY FKHHGTGPV VJG HQQFU CTG s D[ EQPUVCPVN[ KPLGEVKPI HTGUJ UVGCO KPVQ VJG ECDKPGV VJGTG YKNN DG PQ VTCPUHGT QH CTQOCU QT VCUVG DGVYGGP VJG FKHHGTGPV KVGOU GECWUG QH VJKU [QW ECP GXGP EQQM UYGGV CPF UCXQWT[ HQQF CV VJG UCOG VKOG 6JG UVGCO CNUQ GPUWTGU GXGP EQQMKPI TGUWNVU QP GCEJ NGXGN CPF KH [QW WUG VJG QXGP VQ HWNN ECRCEKV[ [QW YKNN UCXG VKOG CPF WUG NGUU GPGTI[ VJCP [QW YQWNF JCXG WUGF VQ EQQM VJG OGCN QP VJG JQD QT KP [QWT EQPXGPVKQPCN QXGP *GTG U CP GZCORNG QH JQY VQ UGTXG C EQORNGVG OGCN JQV CPF HTGUJ VQ VJG VCDNG 5VCTV YKVJ VJG HQQF VJCV VCMGU NQPIGUV VQ EQQM 9JKNUV VJCV KU EQQMKPI [QW ECP CFF VJG PGZV KVGO .GV U VT[ C OGPW QH 5CNOQP YKVJ TKEG CPF DTQEEQNK 6JG TKEG PGGFU OKPWVGU VJG Ƃ UJ OKPWVGU CPF VJG DTQEEQNK LWUV 5GNGEV C VGORGTCVWTG QH % 6JG TKEG IQGU KP Ƃ TUV CPF KU EQQMGF HQT OKPWVGU 9JGP VJG OKPWVGU CTG WR RWV VJG Ƃ UJ KP CPF EQQM KV VQIGVJGT YKVJ VJG TKEG HQT OKPWVGU 6JGP CFF VJG DTQEEQNK CPF EQQM CNN VJTGG HQT VJG TGOCKPKPI OKPWVGU 2GTHGEV TGUWNVU CPF QP VJG VCDNG CV VJG UCOG VKOG 164GOGODGT VQ OCMG UWTG VJG FKUJGU Ƃ V KP VJG QXGP YJGP EQQMKPI QP OQTG VJCP QPG NGXGN H [QW CTG WUKPI NGXGNU [QW YKNN QPN[ DG CDNG VQ WUG EQPVCKPGTU WR VQ EO FGGR 5GG VJG PQVGU QP RCIG HQT OQTG KPHQTOCVKQP CDQWV EQQMKPI EQPVCKPGTU 2NGCUG JCXG C NQQM CV VJG EQQMKPI EJCTVU CV VJG GPF QH VJKU DQQM CPF VJG KPUVTWEVKQP OCPWCN UWRRNKGF YKVJ [QWT QXGP HQT OQTG VKRU and information.

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1RVKQPCN CEEGUUQTKGU CPF ECTG RTQFWEVU P CFFKVKQP VQ C Ƃ TUV ENCUU QXGP CPF IQQF SWCNKV[ KPITGFKGPVU [QW CNUQ PGGF VJG TKIJV EQQMKPI EQPVCKPGTU CPF ECTG RTQFWEVU VQ GPUWTG GZEGNNGPV TGUWNVU Optional accessories:/KGNG QHHGT C YKFG TCPIG QH DQVJ UQNKF CPF RGTHQTCVGF EQPVCKPGTU KP C XCTKGV[ QH UK\GU CPF JGKIJVU CU YGNN CU C NKF CPF TCEMU HQT EQQMKPI YKVJ UVGCO General information about Miele steam cookingcontainers Appliance compatibilityr /KGNG UVGCO QXGP EQPVCKPGTU CTG UWKVCDNG HQT WUG KP CNN UVCPFCTF /KGNG UVGCO QXGPU 6JG /KGNG UVGCO QXGP YKVJ RTGUUWTG ECP QPN[ CEEQOOQFCVG EQPVCKPGTU YKVJ GZVGTPCN FKOGPUKQPU QH OO YKFVJ Z OO FGRVJ # NKF KU CNUQ CXCKNCDNG HQT WUG YKVJ UQOG QH VJG /KGNG EQQMKPI EQPVCKPGTU r ;QW ECP UVGCO EQQM QP NGXGNU YKVJ EQQMKPI EQPVCKPGTU WR VQ EO JKIJ 6JG PWODGT QH NGXGNU [QW ECP WUG YKNN FGRGPF QP VJG JGKIJV YKVJ QVJGT EQPVCKPGTU Characteristicsr #NN /KGNG UVGCO EQQMKPI EQPVCKPGTU JCXG OO VJKEM YCNNU r 6JG UWTHCEG KU URGEKCNN[ VTGCVGF VQ IWCTCPVGG NQPIGXKV[ QH VJG EQPVCKPGT r #NN /KGNG UVGCO EQQMKPI EQPVCKPGTU CTG OCPWHCEVWTGF KP 'WTQRG 18Using the right containerr 6JG NCTIG XQNWOG UQNKF EQPVCKPGTU CTG RGTHGEV HQT UQWRU ECUUGTQNGU CPF UVGYU r 5QNKF EQPVCKPGTU CTG CNUQ WUGHWN HQT EQQMKPI HQQF KP UCWEGU QT DTQVJ CPF HQT EQQMKPI HQQF YJKEJ PGGFU YCVGT UWEJ CU TKEG r 2GTHQTCVGF EQQMKPI EQPVCKPGTU CTG RGTHGEV HQT DNCPEJKPI CPF UVGCO EQQMKPI HQQF YJKEJ FQGU PQV TGSWKTG VJG CFFKVKQP QH YCVGT QT QVJGT NKSWKFU 6JGUG KPENWFG XGIGVCDNGU Ƃ UJ OGCV CPF RQVCVQGU Miele original care products6Q GPUWTG [QWT UVGCO QXGP EQPVKPWGU VQ HWPEVKQP RGTHGEVN[ CPF NCUV [QW C NQPI VKOG KV KU KORQTVCPV VQ NQQM CHVGT KV RTQRGTN[ 4GIWNCT ENGCPKPI CPF OCKPVGPCPEG CTG GUUGPVKCN CPF VQ JGNR [QW YKVJ VJKU /KGNG JCXG C TCPIG QH ECTG RTQFWEVU URGEKƂ ECNN[ FGUKIPGF VQ YQTM YKVJ [QWT UVGCO QXGP Descaling tabletsr (QT FGUECNKPI VJG YCVGT EQPVCKPGT CPF VJG RKRGYQTM KP VJG QXGP /KETQƂ DTG ENQVJr (QT TGOQXKPI Ƃ PIGTRTKPVU CPF NKIJV UQKNKPI 2WTEJCUKPI CEEGUUQTKGU CPF ECTG RTQFWEVU /KGNG CEEGUUQTKGU CPF ECTG RTQFWEVU ECP DG RWTEJCUGF XKC VJG KPVGTPGV KP VJG 7- QP YYY OKGNG EQ WM (QT QVJGT EQWPVTKGU RNGCUG IQ VQ YYY OKGNG UJQR EQO

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Soups and startersSmall but satisfying Tasty, imaginatively prepared, hearty andinvigorating soups and starters make anappetising opening to any meal. These deliciousand colourful recipes not only whet the appetitefor the next course, but can also be served asa light lunch or supper dish in their own right.Soups, perhaps the most popular start to a meal,have a reputation proven by psychologists formaking people happy and calming stressednerves.20Soups and starters

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Courgette andgoats' cheese rollsServes 4Ingredients: 1 courgette200 g goats' cheeseSaltPepperOlive oil Steam oven settings:ϯ Oven, without pressureϿ Oven, with pressure 1Cut the courgettelengthways into thin slicesand place in a perforatedcontainer. See settings below.2Cut the cheese into strips EO YKFG CPF UGCUQP YKVJ salt and pepper.3Wrap the courgette slicesaround the cheese andseason to taste with salt andpepper. Drizzle with oliveoil and place in a perforatedEQPVCKPGT VJGP UVGCO 5GG settings below.45GTXG QP C DGF QH VQOCVQGU and basil with a crusty whitebread. Tip:%QWTIGVVGU QT \WEEJKPK DGNQPI VQ VJG USWCUJ HCOKN[ P CFFKVKQP to the widely recognised greenEQWTIGVVGU [QW ECP CNUQ IGV VJGO in yellow and pale green and theyEQOG KP C XCTKGV[ QH UJCRGU CPF UK\GU 6JG UOCNN QPGU VCUVG OQTG VGPFGT CPF CTQOCVKE VJCP NCTIGT ones and are best used under 20EO KP NGPIVJ 6JG[ ECP DG EQQMGF KP OCP[ FKHHGTGPV YC[U UVGCOGF sautéed, roasted, grilled or friedin batter.22Soups and startersStep 1ϯ % OKPWVGϿ % OKPWVG Step 3ϯ % OKPWVGUϿ % OKPWVGU

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Broccoli and basil mousseServes 8Ingredients: 500 g broccoli1 onion1 bunch of basil3 leaves of gelatineSaltPepperA dash of lemon juice ON FQWDNG ETGCO4 beefsteak tomatoes (approx.300 g each)4 spring onions2 tbsp balsamic vinegar4 tbsp olive oil Steam oven settings:ϯ Oven, without pressureϿ Oven, with pressure1Rinse the broccoli then splitKV KPVQ UOCNN ƃ QTGVU VTKO VJG UVCNM CPF Ƃ PGN[ FKEG KV 2GGN CPF dice the onion. Tear the leavesoff the basil and place to oneside. Place the basil stalks in aperforated container togetherwith the broccoli and the dicedonion and cook. See settingsbelow.2In the meantime soak theIGNCVKPG KP RNGPV[ QH EQNF water. Whilst still hot purée thebroccoli, onion and basil stalks.Season with salt and pepperand add lemon juice to taste.Squeeze the gelatine, dissolveit in the warm mixture then setaside to cool down.3(KPGN[ EJQR VJG DCUKN NGCXGU Whip the cream into stiffRGCMU CPF HQNF KPVQ VJG DTQEEQNK mix together with the choppedbasil once it has cooledFQYP CPF UVCTVGF VQ UGV .GCXG to chill for at least 4 hours orovernight.4 Tip:/QWUUG JCU CP CKT[ [GV ETGCO[ EQPUKUVGPE[ CPF WUWCNN[ EQPVCKPU gelatine and cream to give it itsHQTO /QWUUG ECP DG UYGGV HQT a dessert, such as a chocolateOQWUUG QT UCXQWT[ YKVJ RWTÅGF meat and/or vegetables to serve asa delicious starter. Whipped creamIKXGU KV C ETGCO[ EQPUKUVGPE[ CPF IGNCVKPG IKXGU KV UVCDKNKV[ 24Soups and startersBefore serving wash andƂ PGN[ UNKEG VJG VQOCVQGU Arrange on plates and scatterwith chopped chives. Make adressing with the vinegar, oil,salt and pepper and drizzleover the tomatoes. Serve theOQWUUG YKVJ VJG VQOCVQGU Step 1ϯ % OKPWVGUϿ 120 C ; 4 minutes

Steamed Caesar saladwith lemonServes 4Ingredients: 2 unwaxed lemons3 cos lettuce hearts(approx. 175 g each)SaltPepper60 g raisins150 ml crème fraîche2-3 pinches of groundcoriander Steam oven settings:ϯ Oven, without pressureϿ Oven, with pressure1Wash the lemons in hotYCVGT VJGP FT[ VJGO %WV lemons into thin slices andarrange them in a perforatedcontainer.2Clean the salad hearts andsplit them into quarterslengthways, keeping the stemKPVCEV %CTGHWNN[ TKPUG VJGO and leave to drip dry. Arrangethe salad on the sliced lemon,season with salt, scatter theraisins over the top and cook.See settings below.3Whilst this is cooking, grate VGCURQQP QH \GUV HTQO VJG remaining piece of lemon andUSWGG\G VJG LWKEG /KZ VJG \GUV into the crème fraîche, seasonwith salt, pepper and corianderCPF VJGP CFF NGOQP LWKEG VQ taste. Arrange the salad leavesQP RNCVGU FTK\\NG YKVJ VJG dressing and serve warm. Tip:Caeser salad uses strong tastinggreen salad leaves that arelong and heavily crimped witha pronounced rib, such as CosNGVVWEG V KU OWEJ UVTQPIGT KP taste than a standard everydaylettuce and in the United Statesit is not uncommon for this typeof lettuce to be steam cookedCPF UGTXGF CU C XGIGVCDNG 6JG lettuce used for Caesar salad isrumoured to have been known tothe Egyptians some 4000 years agoand was originally cultivated inVJG /GFKVGTTCPGCP TGIKQP QPN[ Step 2ϯ % OKPWVGUϿ % OKPWVGUSoups and starters25

Greek tomatoesServes 4Ingredients: 4 tomatoes1–2 cloves of garlicSaltPepper4 stalks of basil100 g goats' cheese Steam oven settings:ϯ Oven, without pressureϿ Oven, with pressure1Wash and dry the tomatoes,halve them and place themon a perforated container withthe cut side facing upwards.2Finely chop the garlic or putit through a garlic press.Spread it over the cut tomatoesand season with salt and pepper.34KPUG CPF Ƃ PGN[ VGCT VJG basil before scattering it overthe tomatoes.4Break the goats' cheeseup and arrange over thetomatoes. Place the container inVJG QXGP CPF EQQM 5GG UGVVKPIU below. Tip:Tomatoes are one of Europe'sfavourite "vegetables". Theyare very healthy, containinglarge quantities of carotene andXKVCOKP % CPF PGINKIKDNG COQWPVU of protein and fat. With only 17calories per 100 g they are notonly great for a healthy diet, butalso help combat tiredness, relievestress and maintain healthy skinand hair.26Soups and startersStep 4ϯ % OKPWVGUϿ % OKPWVGU

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Chicory with a walnutvinaigretteServes 4Ingredients 4 chicoryLemon juice1½ peppers Dressing:1 tsp tarragon vinegar1 tsp walnut oil1 tsp honey1 tsp chopped walnutsSaltPepper Steam oven settings:ϯ Oven, without pressureϿ Oven, with pressure Tip:Cut out the heart of the chicory asit can taste quite bitter.28Soups and starters1Clean the chicory, halve itlengthways and removethe white centres. Drizzle withlemon juice and place in twoperforated containers and cook.See settings below. 4KPUG CPF Ƃ PGN[ FKEG VJG peppers, place them in athird perforated container andRNCEG KP VJG QXGP 5GG UGVVKPIU below.234Fill the chicory halves withthe steamed peppers.Mix the ingredients for thedressing, stir well and seasonwith salt and pepper. Serve withthe chicory.Step 1ϯ % OKPWVGUϿ % OKPWVGU Step 2ϯ % OKPWVGϿ % OKPWVG

Kohlrabi and carrot ramekinsServes 6Ingredients: 300 g carrots400 g kohlrabi1 onion1 clove of garlic20 g fresh parsley125 ml milk125 g crème fraîche250 g quark3 tbsp sesame seeds2 tbsp soy sauce½ tsp herb saltFreshly ground pepper Butter for greasing Steam oven settings:ϯ Oven, without pressureϿ Oven, with pressure1Clean, wash and roughlygrate the carrots andkohlrabi. Place in a perforatedcontainer and put in theQXGP 5GG UGVVKPIU DGNQY 2Finely chop the onions, garlicand parsley. Mix the restof the ingredients, except thebutter, and season with pepper.3Grease 6 ramekins withbutter. Divide the quarkmixture between the ramekins,RNCEG QP VJG ƃ CV DCMKPI VTC[ CPF place in the oven. See settingsbelow. Tip:Carrots are good for youreyesight. However, this effect isonly achieved when the carrotsare served with fat (oil withraw carrots, butter with cookedECTTQVU 6JG HCV UQNWDKNKV[ QH carotene can be utilised to cleanplastic containers. Simply rub thecontainer with a little oil.Step 1ϯ % OKPWVGUϿ % OKPWVGU Step 3ϯ % OKPWVGUϿ % OKPWVGUSoups and starters29

Crevettes on a bed ofasparagusServes 4Ingredients: 500 g white asparagus500 g green asparagus12 pre-cooked, shelledcrevettes1 tbsp of tarragon, chopped2 tbsp of chervil, chopped1 bunch of chives, chopped3 tbsp cress½ shallot, diced Dressing:2 tbsp lemon juice4 tbsp white wine vinegar2 tbsp white wine4 tbsp walnut oilSaltWhite pepper Steam oven settings:ϯ Oven, without pressureϿ Oven, with pressure1Peel the white asparagusand snap the woody end offthe green asparagus. Place in2 perforated containers. CookVJG YJKVG CURCTC

5 Foreword 3 Contents 5 The history of steam cooking 8 Steam cooking with Miele today 9 Good taste, Healthy eating and Easy to use 10-13 Cooking functions 14