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9
QUICK TIPS
RICE
• Do not open lid during cooking, as
steam will escape and this will affect
the cooking time and taste.
• We recommend rinsing all imported rice
(except for risotto rice). Place rice in a
medium bowl and cover with water. Do not
use the cooking pot. Swirl until the water
appears cloudy, then drain in a fine mesh
strainer. Fill the bowl with fresh water and
repeat until water is clear or nearly clear.
• Some people wash domestic rice, which is
often vitamin enriched. This removes the
starch and makes it less sticky, but it also
washes away some of those vitamins.
• Sushi rice and most brown rice should
always be rinsed before cooking. Follow
the directions on your package of rice.
• When measuring rice with your rice cooker
cup, level it off with a knife or spatula.
• Adding a teaspoon of vegetable oil to rice
or coating the cooking pot lightly with
nonstick cooking spray will result in rice with
separated, less sticky grains.
• After adding rice to the cooking pot,
level it off to cover the entire bottom of the
pot so it cooks evenly.
• The taste of the water will affect the taste of
the rice. If you do not like the taste of your
tap water, use filtered water.
• Rice can be cooked in liquids other than
water. Use low-sodium meat, chicken or
vegetable stocks/broths. Fish stock may be
used for seafood-flavoured rice.
• When making rice, open the rice cooker as
soon as the audible tone sounds to indicate
cooking cycle is complete. Stir rice with the
rice paddle or a wooden spoon – this
prevents rice from hardening or getting
sticky.
• For combination dishes of rice, steamed
vegetables, seafood, poultry and/or meats,
use our recipes as a guide and create your
own.
GRAINS
• We recommend rinsing most grains prior to
cooking. This process removes excess starch
and produces a cooked result that has more
separated grains.
• Some people have sensitivities to grains
and rinsing them can help remove some of
those aggravating triggers.
• While grains can stay on Keep Warm in the
unit up to 6 hours, it is recommended that
upon finishing cooking, that the lid is
opened and grains are fluffed with a paddle
or fork. They can then sit on Keep Warm for
longer.
• Some grains contain high starch content.
The Steam Release Vent may need to be
occasionally wiped with a cloth to prevent
excess foaming and dripping.
• Always use cold, filtered water when
cooking grains for the best flavor.
• Always refer to the cooking charts on page
12 for grain-to-water ratios – rice cookers
require different measurements than
standard stovetop preparations.
OATS
• Oats can be cooked with either water, milk,
alternative milks, or a combination of those
listed.
• Adding a pinch of salt and warm spices
enhances the flavour of the cooked oats.
• Finished porridge should be stirred well
prior to serving.
• For rolled oats, cooking is complete in
approximately 15 minutes. A 4 beep tone
will sound when ready.
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