Multi-level cooking: the power of steam

With the Thermomix® mixing bowl, simmering basket, Varoma®, and Varoma® tray, easily and simultaneously cook ingredients, layer by layer. Get inspired by our recipe suggestions and take your cooking to new levels of deliciousness!

Layer by layer

Use different levels to create an “all-in-one” main dish (think protein, vegetables, and potatoes), or use the different levels to prepare a full meal with a starter, main dish, and dessert at the same time. For optimal cooking results, be sure to layer your ingredients in the right order!

Bottom layers (mixing bowl and simmering basket): place the ingredients that take the longest to cook

Top layers (Varoma® and Varoma® dish): place your quickest cooking ingredients at the top where you’ll easily be able to remove them and set them aside when cooking time is up!

A full meal in one go

Chilli with corn bread

Chinese-style chicken

Chicken meatballs in smoky tomato and eggplant sauce

Chicken velouté meal (TM6)

The En Papillote technique

The en papillote technique consists of wrapping food in baking paper and closing it tightly so that the steam is concentrated inside the parcel. With this technique, your food will steam and cook within its own juices, bringing out even more intense flavours and a super juicy texture!

Extra juicy parcels

Seafood en papillote with saffron potatoes

Simple steamed salmon

Fish and mixed vegetable parcels

Fragrant Asian fish parcels

Quick tip: for even more flavour!

Flavour your steaming water to add even more body and aroma to your food. Some ideas to add a punch of flavour: wine • vinegar • spices • citrus peel • aromatic herbs • garlic • onion

Marvellous and succulent whole pieces

Steamed whole fish with quinoa salad and salsa verde

Layered chicken dinner

Barbecued pork ribs

Qing zheng yu (steamed fish with ABC soup)

Did you know?

The full capacity of your Varoma® allows you to cook up to 8 portions of fish, meat, eggs, chicken or vegetables. It also allows you to increase the capacity of a main dish that is being prepared in the mixing bowl - simply cook some ingredients in the Varoma® and add them to your main recipe. For example, cook spinach and carrots that you can add to your soup when serving!

Enjoy more servings with Varoma®

Chicken meatballs with coconut rice

Moroccan chicken and cauliflower cous cous

Creamy capsicum and zucchini soup

Miso chicken and rice

Table for 1 or 2

Turkey and lemon aioli wraps

Shredded chicken and sweet potato salad with cranberry dressing

Thai beef salad with noodles

Turkey breast roulade with apricot and hazelnut stuffing

What dishes can you use in your Varoma®?

You can cook directly in the Varoma®. However there are some recipes that require their own dishes, such as ramekins or tins for cakes and desserts. Choose heat-resistant materials such as ceramic, metal or silicone. Only use glass or plastic if they are heat resistant. Be sure to pay attention to the dimensions of your dishes, making sure that they properly fit in the Varoma® and allow it to be kept closed!

Steamed cakes and desserts

Apple sponge pudding

Steamed pistachio cheesecakes with mango

Spanish flan

Steamed banana puddings with honey ginger crème anglaise

Bread and buns

Steamed pork buns (baozi)

Steamed bread rolls

Char siu bao pork buns

Steamed wholemeal bread