Cuisinart CPC-900XA, Instruction Booklet

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The default is High pressure for 30 minutes,
but both Low and High+ pressure are
available. For richer stocks, cook for 1 hour
30 minutes. Use Natural Pressure Release to
achieve best results when time permits. Or
use a combination of Natural and Quick
Pressure Release as recommended in our
recipe book.
5. Beans – This preset can be used to prepare
dried beans quicker and tastier than on the
stovetop or in the oven.
Preparing Dried Pulses (Beans and Peas)
• Before cooking dried beans, pick over and
discard any broken or shriveled beans or
bits of dirt and debris. Rinse beans and
drain.
• Beans may be soaked overnight, but the
multi-cooker allows you to cook beans
without presoaking. They will require
longer cooking time.
• Onions, garlic, celery, sprigs of fresh herbs
or a bay leaf may be added for additional
flavour. Do not salt before cooking, as salt
inhibits cooking.
• Add 2 teaspoons oil per cup of beans to
prevent foaming.
• After cooking beans, clean lid, gasket,
pressure limit valve, and red float valve
carefully.
• When cooking unsoaked beans use high
pressure and Natural Pressure Release
when time permits.
• When cooking soaked beans, use High
pressure and a combination of Natural
Pressure Release for 10 minutes and then
Quick Pressure Release.
• If beans are not completely cooked (this is
partially dependent on the age of the
dried beans, something you will have no
control over), select Reduce and allow the
beans to simmer until cooked tender. As
with vegetables, it is better to undercook
and allow to simmer to complete cooking.
Add beans and other ingredients to
cooking pot. Add enough liquid to cover
beans by about 5cm. The default is High
pressure for 30 minutes (this is for
presoaked beans), but be sure to use our
Cooking Guide to select the best cooking
time for the specific beans that are being
prepared.
After cooking drain away any excess liquid
and use the pulses / beans in recipes.
IMPORTANT: Never fill multi-cooker more
than half full when cooking beans.
6. Rice/Grains – Cook a variety of rice and
grains using this preset. Use the Cooking
Guide on page 19 to determine the
appropriate amount of water, as well as
cooking pressure and time. Most items use
High pressure and Quick Pressure Release.
The default is High pressure for 5 minutes.
NOTE: To speed up pressure building when
cooking rice, boiling water or stock can be
used. Cooking times vary according to the
nature of foods – times provided are a guide
only.
Do not exceed 12 cups of combined liquid and
foodl when pressure cooking foods that expand
such as rice, beans, grains and legumes.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the multi-cooker
to cook instant rice.
7. Risotto – This preset offers a (mostly) hands-
off approach to risotto. After using the
Sauté/Brown function to sauté aromatics and
toast the rice, the liquid is added, the lid is
closed and, once under pressure, it is only 5
minutes to achieve perfect risotto. Use the
Steam Release button to quickly release
pressure to ensure the risotto stays nice
and creamy. The default is High pressure and
the time is 5 minutes.