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CORNISH HENS BRAISED IN WHITE WINE 

SERVES 4 

 

Ingredients 

2 tablespoons olive oil 
2 Cornish hens, trussed 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 
1/2 teaspoon thyme 
1/2 teaspoon basil  

1 tablespoon minced parsley 
1 tablespoon flour 
1/2 cup dry white wine 
1/2 cup chicken stock 
1/4 lb mushrooms, cleaned and sliced  
 

 

Directions: 

In the pressure cooker, heat the olive oil and brown the Cornish hens on all sides.  Sprinkle 
them with salt and pepper, thyme, basil and parsley.  Stir in the flour, and then pour in the wine 
and stock.  

(Follow the Browning/Sautéing instructions on Page-11 of this manual.)

 

Lock the lid in place and program to cook for 40-minutes.   When cooking is complete, use the 
Quick or Natural release method and remove the lid.  Serve with rice or a salad if desired. 

 

 

ORANGE-FLAVORED CANDIED YAMS 

SERVES 4 

 

Ingredients 

1 cup orange juice 
2 large sweet potatoes (yams) 
Salt, to taste 

1/2 cup brown sugar 
1 teaspoon grated orange zest 
2 tablespoons butter   

 

Directions: 

 

Pour the orange juice into the pressure cooker.  Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them in half 
lengthwise.  Arrange in a pressure cooker steamer basket (if available) and sprinkle with salt, 
brown sugar and orange zest.  Dot with butter.   

Lower the steamer basket into the pressure cooker.   

Lock the lid in place and press the POTATOES & YAMS.   When cooking is complete, use the 
Quick or Natural release method and remove the lid.   

Lift out the sweet potatoes.   

Boil down the sauce until thickened and pour over the sweet potatoes. 

 

 

TORTILLA SOUP 

SERVES 8-10 

 
Ingredients 

1/3 cup  vegetable oil 
2 onions, diced 
4 cloves garlic, peeled 
1 can tomatoes, drained 
3 quarts chicken broth  

2 Cups Cooked Shredded Chicken 
Tortilla chips 
cilantro, chopped 
1 lb  grated cheese 
lime wedges (optional)   
 

 

Directions: 

Sauté onions and garlic in the oil in the pressure cooker until they are deep golden brown.  

(Follow the Browning/Sautéing instructions on Page-11 of this manual.)

  

Remove from unit and purée with tomatoes in blender or food processor until smooth.  

Return to pressure cooker and add broth.  Heat to boiling.   

Lock the lid in place and press the SOUP & STEW button.   When cooking is complete, use the 
Quick or Natural release method and remove the lid. 

Add cilantro and salt to taste.  Place cheese and tortilla chips in individual soup bowls and pour 
hot soup on top.  Serve with lime wedges, if desired. 

SPICED APPLE CRUNCH 

SERVES 3 
 

Ingredients 

1 cup dry bread crumbs (unseasoned) 
1/4 cup sugar 
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 

1 lemon (juice and rind) 3 apples, sliced 
1/4 cup butter, melted 
2 cups water 

 

Directions

Butter a 15 cm (6") baking dish.  Combine bread crumbs (or graham wafer crumbs), sugar, 
cinnamon, juice and lemon rind.  Place alternate layers of apples and crumbs in baking dish.  
Pour melted butter over ingredients and cover baking dish firmly with aluminum foil. 

Place water, trivet, and then baking dish in pressure cooker.  

Lock the lid in place and program to cook for 20-minutes.   When cooking is complete, use the 
Quick or Natural release method and remove the lid.   

If you wish to add more color and crunch, run the dish quickly under the broiler.  Be sure to 
watch carefully to prevent burning. 

 

 

OLD FASHIONED RICE PUDDING 

SERVES 4 
 
It's preferable to eat it the same day or the rice may become chewy. 
 

Ingredients 

1 tablespoon butter 
1/4 cup long grain rice 
2 cups milk 
1 cup water 
1/3 sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 

1 egg 
1/4 cup evaporated milk 
1/2 teaspoon vanilla 
Cinnamon   
 

 

Directions: 

Melt the butter in the pressure cooker and stir in the rice, coating it with the butter.  Pour in the 
fresh milk and water, and then stir in the sugar and salt.  

(Follow the Browning/Sautéing 

instructions on Page-11 of this manual.)

 

Lock the lid in place and program to cook for 10-minutes.   When cooking is complete, use the 
Quick or Natural release method and remove the lid.   

In a small bowl mix together the egg, evaporated milk and vanilla.  Stir in a little of the hot liquid 
from the pressure cooker, then add the mixture to the pressure cooker.   

When cooking is complete, use the Quick or Natural release method and remove the lid.   

Cover again and set to cook for 5 more minutes. 

When cooking is complete, use the Quick or Natural release method and remove the lid.   

Cool 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

 
Transfer to individual dessert bowls, continue cooling, then refrigerate.  Serve sprinkled with 
cinnamon. 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Platinum EPC-808

Page 1: ... missing parts of the product Parts will need to be purchased separately Damages of parts that are not electrical for example cracked or broken plastic or glass Damage from service or repair by unauthorized personnel Extended warranties purchased via a separate company or reseller Consumer s remorse is not an acceptable reason to return a product to our Service Center The consumer is responsible f...

Page 2: ...lace the Lid 20 Clean the Filter 20 regularly to keep the cooker clean 21 NEVER use additional weight on the Pressure Limiting Valve 3 or replace the Pressure Limiting Valve 3 with anything not intended for use with this unit 22 The surface of contact between the Inner Pot 8 and the Electronic Heater 18 should always be clean DO NOT use the Inner Pot with other heating sources DO NOT replace the I...

Page 3: ...one s taste and needs in addition to the Pre Set menu A Delay Timer allows the user to delay the cooking time up to 24 hours When the timer is set the count down will start By the end of the countdown the cooker will start to heat up The pressure cooker also has its own memory Interruptions such as a power failure automatically renew the cooking cycle where the unit left off when the power resumes...

Page 4: ... the lid Hold the Lid 2 with both hands at the Closed Lid position and pull it upwards in a slanted position to a height of 10cm between the Lid and the upper edge of the cooker Figure 11 Align the Lid s Sliding Latch 7 to the pressure cooker s Lock Slider 6 and turn it in a clockwise direction until you reach the Opened Lid position Figure 12 The lid will be installed when the lid is seated and i...

Page 5: ... P 8 When proper pressure is achieved the LED screen will display P0 14 for cooking Beans as an example and the cook time will begin to count down 9 When the unit has pressurized it will begin to pressure cook the food You may hear quiet hissing or sizzling sounds coming from inside of the unit during this time 10 When cooking has completed the pressure cooker will beep 3 times and automatically g...

Page 6: ...e power cord into a 110 120V power outlet 5 The LED screen will display 00 00 6 Press the DELAY TIMER button then the HOUR button to increase the timer by 0 5 hour increments up to 10 hours thereafter 1 hour increments indicated on the LED screen The maximum Preset period is 24 hours in half hour increments After 24 hours the timer will start a new cycle The time that displays on the LED screen sh...

Page 7: ...lications publications_usda html Always use canning supplies specifically manufactured for canning purposes It is recommended to use mason jars that are 32 ounces or smaller Do not stack jars on top of each other This pressure cooker can hold up to 3 x 32oz jars OR 4 x 16oz jars at a time Always inspect your canning supplies to ensure proper function and safety Avoid using jars with chips nicks cr...

Page 8: ...ce the unit has built up enough pressure the red display will change to a letter P This is the time the unit will start cooking the food This may take up to 5 minutes The unit will then start to cool down and de pressurize on its own It will beep 3 times The P will turn back to a 0 and the Keep Warm light will begin to blink During this time the food inside is still cooking Depending if you want y...

Page 9: ... cooking time exceeds 15 minutes use 2 cups of liquid If weight of meat or poultry is 3lbs use 3 cups of liquid Preserved or salted meats should be immersed in water Cooking times for meat and poultry may vary according to the quality and quantity of meat or poultry being cooked Unless indicated The cooking times given below are for 3 pounds of meat or poultry unless noted otherwise Additionally t...

Page 10: ...ps of water for each cup of beans or legumes Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil for each cup of water to cut down on foaming Do not add salt until after cooking Let pressure drop naturally after cooking Cooking times may vary according to the quality of the beans or other legumes If still hard after recommended cooking times continue cooking uncovered Add additional water if necessary Below chart i...

Page 11: ...r until there are no chunks left Set aside Pour the oil into the pressure cooker sprinkle the beef with salt pepper then brown over heat Follow the Browning Sautéing instructions on Page 11 of this manual Once brown add the water reserved tomato sauce paprika cumin Close the lid and press the MEAT CHICKEN function switch When meat is done follow instructions to reduce pressure Add the pepper mixtu...

Page 12: ...at northern beans 3 1 4 cups water divided 3 lbs lamb shanks about 2 large shanks 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 2 teaspoon salt 1 2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil divided 1 2 cup shallot sliced 6 garlic cloves sliced 1 cup dry red wine 1 4 cup sun dried tomato 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 14 1 4 ounce can low sodium beef broth 2 tables...

Page 13: ...ng is complete use the Quick or Natural release method and remove the lid Remove dish using a removing utensil tool Slice and serve SWEET SOUR BEEF SPARERIBS SERVES 4 Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 lb lean short spareribs cut into serving pieces Sweet Sour Sauce Ingredients 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons honey 3 cloves garlic minced 1 4 cup ketchup 2 tab...

Page 14: ...iling Lock the lid in place and press the SOUP STEW button When cooking is complete use the Quick or Natural release method and remove the lid Add cilantro and salt to taste Place cheese and tortilla chips in individual soup bowls and pour hot soup on top Serve with lime wedges if desired SPICED APPLE CRUNCH SERVES 3 Ingredients 1 cup dry bread crumbs unseasoned 1 4 cup sugar 1 2 teaspoon cinnamon...

Page 15: ...ssor until smooth Spoon 4 tablespoons of the purée on four dessert dishes or shallow bowls Place a pear upright in the center or each dish Spoon some syrup over the pears Dribble 1 tablespoon of cream in a circle over the sauce With the aid of a knife swirl the cream into the sauce in an attractive design CINNAMON APPLE FLAN WITH MAPLE SYRUP SERVES 6 Ingredients 5 tablespoons maple syrup 1 4 teasp...

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