Cups sit level and stable; every chicken piece is small enough to heat at the same rate.
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Fit the cups and cut fillings evenly
Before filling anything, confirm all four cups fit without touching and the pot lid closes. Place a folded thin cloth or silicone rack beneath them. Cut chicken into eight even 1.5 cm pieces, slice shiitake 4–5 mm thick, and keep small shrimp whole.