Orka Steamer Recipes?

MissKMN

So, I ordered these Orka steamers from amazon and they come with RAVE reviews across the internet and on the Amazon site itself. They sounded perfect for me because I really want to start steaming fresh/frozen lean proteins and veggies instead of microwaving sodium rich junk meals. I am NOT a whiz in the kitchen...I'm more of a hazard really, and they made it sound so easy. "Toss a chicken breast and some veggies in there, nuke 5 minutes, and voila it's perfect!"

Well, not so much. After my fourth failed attempt (I ate it, but it was scary) I know that I am obviously the problem, but I wanted to come here to ask for help. Does anyone else here use these and what kind of times do you put your foods in there for? I'm mostly interested in frozen chicken breast along with veggies but two at once hasn't worked for me. Does anyone have any suggestions?

RTricia

I first read that as OKRA.

Good luck, I gotta look these up.

LarryPGH

LOL -- I thought the same thing! "Okra steamer?!?!?!"

I don't have one, but just some thoughts: are you adding a bit of water? how much? How long are you steaming these for? what about it is "scary" -- that is, what's going wrong?

if you want to cook chicken and veggies together, perhaps you could cut your chicken into chunks first -- that might cut down on the cook time, and make them finish at about the same time...

kadeedid182

I have also been searching for recipes for my Orka silicone steamer, which I love love love. Veggies turn out amazing every time, but I've had less success with "meals." I read all the reviews on Amazon before I bought mine, but looking for recipes, I found that in reviews on QVC, alot of people share the way they prepare their go-to meals. Try this...

http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.K16176.desc.Orka-Set-of-2-Flexible-Silicone-Food-Steamers?&cookie=set

We're having fish tonight, with some red potatoes and mixed veggies. Wish me luck!

I also just found this set of recipes at mastrad, the maker of orka steamers. Not all of the recipes here are for the steamers because they also make other cooking and baking products, but the shrimp with serranos and cilantro looks amazing...

http://www.mastrad.us/recettes.php