Knowledge
What is tacook and what can I do with it?
Tiger’s exclusive “tacook” plate is included with certain models available in the U.S and Canadian market. This BPA-free plate along with the synchronized cooking function allows you to prepare two dishes simultaneously, saving time and energy. No stove or oven is needed, making it safe and energy efficient.
How is it different from other steam baskets?
Our tacook plate can act as a steam basket to steam vegetables, but you can also cook flavored dishes, while cooking rice. What’s the difference? Our tacook plate is designed with holes on the outer rims, allowing the steam to enter, but no solids or liquids to escape. That means no dripping on the rice that is being cooked below.
How to use the tacook plate and Synchro-Cooking menu
The cooking plate is specially designed so the flavors from the cooking plate do not affect the flavor or texture of the rice.
- Set the washed white rice and water in the inner pot
- Set the ingredients for the side dish in the tacook plate and place on top of inner pot
- Press the “Syncrho-cooking” menu and let it do the rest.
Side dishes and rice finish cooking simultaneously!
※ (Simultaneous cooking is limited to the “White Rice” menu: 0.5-1 cup for 3-cup cookers, 1-2 cups for 5.5-cup cookers, and 2-4 cups for 10-cup cookers.)
Some recipes to check out
We’ve listed some of our recipes that use the “synchro-cooking” menus with our tacook plate. Cheers to great food and saving some time.
Broccoli with Garlic and Ginger
This tacook plate can do what other steam baskets can do, which is steam vegetables. Add on some extra ginger and garlic sauce for an extra kick to your side dish tonight.
Teriyaki Shrimp
Teriyaki sauce with shrimp? Who said teriyaki sauce can’t go well with anything besides chicken. This dish will serve you well on tiring weekday nights after work.
Inari Sushi
With a sweet and vinegary taste, this will be a great option for vegan or vegetarian sushi lovers. “Inari” is made of abura-age, which is fried tofu pouches that will be great to take in bento boxes. Like other sushi, you can eat these by hand without tangling them with chopsticks.
Cajun Turkey Meatball
Loaded with a mixture of Cajun season and oyster sauce, this meatball recipe will rock your dinner. Add some bell or paprika peppers for some coloring and veggies to your plate. This dish will definitely be a stable option for dinner.
Steamed Garlic Salmon with Dill and Garden Vegetables
Salmon? Mmmm! Garlic? Mmmhmm! This savory dish made from salmon steak and crisp asparagus is a perfect pair! Who can say NO to anything with garlic? This recipe is even better because you will get your rice cooked with the dish.
Gochujang Glazed Arctic Char
With a little bit of spice added, this dish will be a great option for those who love Korean or Asian food. Definitely a dish you won’t forget with all the savoriness and umami you’ll get.