Foreword
When NewWave Kitchen Appliances first approached me to endorse Thermochef Natura, my initial response was, Do I need another electrical appliance in my kitchen? But I have friends who absolutely swear by its ease and convenience so out of curiosity I started playing and mixing and cooking! Within a few recipes I was what we have now come to term THERMO-STRUCK! Who knew that one appliance did soooo many amazing things? One appliance whose functions result in the creamiest porridge and ice-creams. Who in five seconds creates the yummiest salads, kneads the tastiest breads and delivers incredibly warm pasta sauces that compliment mains! With extraordinary features for just one appliance, I was astounded how much Id not only use it, but actually look forward to using it! As the author of Australias biggest self-published cookbook titles Ingredients I am all about saving time and money in the kitchen. I get very excited when I learn of recipes; kitchen tips and utensils that help me achieve either, yet still allow me to create nutritious and delicious family food. With enthusiasm and passion, I want to share the recipes that transformed my relationship with my thermo to one of utter love and devotion. And it is my wish that through them you all become Thermo-Struck with whatever Thermo-Appliance you use too! ... With Love Kim
Why A Thermo?
Ive always desired a personal chef in my busy home and with my thermo Ive finally Ive finally realised my dream, just as you will with whatever thermo appliance you are using too.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, using fresh wholesome fruit and vegetables and good quality meats I know EXACTLY the ingredients Im using to fuel the minds and bodies of my growing family. Whether entertaining friends, whipping up nutritious meals mid-week, a quick snack or delightfully naughty dessert Nothing is tooooo hard for my thermo! One Appliance, Thousands of Possibilities!
A Thermo Can
Weigh with inbuilt electronic scales
Blend baby food, juices, smoothies, soups, crushed ice Chop vegetables, nuts Grate chocolate, cheese Mince meat Mix cakes, desserts Whip egg whites, cream, sauces Milling /Grinding seeds, spices, sugar
Knead breads, pizza bases, pastries
Turbo boost instant high speed
Cook whatever is required, dry roasting spices, temperature control
Steam fish, poultry and vegetables
Timer with inbuilt electronic clock
Thermo Parts
When opening your thermo packing box, take out all the accessories and get to know them. Although they may be called something slightly different, you should easily be able to determine what they are and how they are used. Look out for the instruction manual, DVD if present, recipe book, warranty card and rating label sticker.
The accessories are as follows: 1. Main body 2.
Steamer cover 3. Steaming mesh 4. Steamer 5. Steaming pot 6. Measuring cup 7. Cup lid 8.
Butterfly bar 9. Blade base components 10. Blender bowl 11. Filter basket 12. Scraper 13. Scraper bracket 14.
Scraper handle 15. Scraper bar
Thermo Tips
MC Measuring Cup MC = 100ml 100ml = 100g (when using thermo scales 100ml = 100g) Knead 2 minutes maximum (automatic setting) Cook Mode 110C / Speed 1 (automatic setting) When using, use a minimum 1 litre (1000g) water. Turbo Boost 5 seconds is the maximum amount of time this function should be used in one boost. Electronic Scales Can weigh up to 3kg. Can tare. When you tare the balance it sets the scale to zero.
Thermo Bowl 2L stainless steel bowl with heating system and temperature sensor. Not dishwasher safe. Thermo Lid Store separately from the jug to aerate. If odours persist, simply wash, dry and dust with 2 tablespoons Bicarbonate of soda. Butterfly Bar Clip this down onto the lower, sharper blade and turn to lock into place. Doing this prevents cutting and chopping and is great for curries and risottos.
Filter Basket Can be used as a colander, to steam an egg, to stew meats, and is brilliant boiling / steaming light fluffy rice. Can be pulled out of the jug using the spatula handle. Cleaning 3 drops of dishwashing liquid + 2 cups hot water, then turbo boost for 4 seconds and if the heat function was used you may need to unlock the blades and use a steel-o pad or what you would use to clean a stainless steel saucepan. DO NOT IMMERSE the thermo bowl in water as the electrical currents to operate it run from its base.
Thermo Wisdom
Christine Silver: Brown Rice:
Place in basket for 20 minutes / 100C / Speed 1. Then added veggies and fish in steamer bowl 20 minutes / Cook Mode.
Perfect!
Janelle Crofts: Polenta:
Follow the measurements on the back of the packet and then place the ingredients into the thermo bowl. Cook 12 minutes / 100C / Speed 3.
Alana Fletcher: Best Boiled Egg:
Is a STEAMED EGG. Add 2 cups (500g) water to the bowl. Place two eggs into the filter basket.
Amanda Hunt: Freezing Fresh Herbs:
Chop herbs 5 seconds / Speed 8 and then place them in an ice-cube tray with a little chicken stock and freeze.
Amanda Hunt: Freezing Fresh Herbs:
Chop herbs 5 seconds / Speed 8 and then place them in an ice-cube tray with a little chicken stock and freeze.
The cubes will add flavour to vegetable sauts, risottos and soups.
Michelle Evans: Fluffy Rice:
400g rice, 900g water. Rinse rice. Pour the water into the thermo bowl. Insert basket with rice 15 minutes / Cook Mode.
Jan Neale: Tender Meat:
I used to do all my casseroles and curries in the slow cooker, but my thermo is amazing.
Jan Neale: Tender Meat:
I used to do all my casseroles and curries in the slow cooker, but my thermo is amazing.
Just insert your butterfly bar to ensure it keeps its shape.
Leanne Maloni: Saut 1 Onion:
Peel and quarter onion, load evenly around the blade. Turbo boost 3 seconds. Add olive oil, turbo boost 2 seconds to evenly distribute olive oil. Saut 3 minutes / 90C / Speed 1.