Farberware Millenium NUTRISTEAM FRA500, Use & Care Instructions Manual

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This creamy and rich rice and pasta combination is a great
accompaniment to poultry or meat; or serve with vegetables as
a delicious vegetarian meal.
Risotto
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 scallions, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
3-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 FARBERWARE
® Measuring Cup long-grain rice
1/2 FARBERWARE ® Measuring Cup orzo pasta
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
Press Lever down to begin COOK Mode. Immediately add oil
to the Inner Pot and allow it to heat for 1 minute.
Sauté scallions and garlic for 2 minutes. Add remaining
ingredients, stirring well to combine. Cover and cook just until
Control switches to WARM Mode.
Stir and serve immediately.
Makes 3 cups
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COOKING RICE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Rice is grown on marshy land that floods easily. It does not need to
be milled or ground; only the outer husks must be removed,
leaving behind what is known as brown or whole rice, the most
nutritious of rices.
Information has recently been published about more healthful ways
to eat, by consuming less fat, less protein and more complex
carbohydrates in our diets. Because brown rice is about 8%
protein, 87% carbohydrates and almost no fat, it is a perfect
ingredient in a healthful diet.
Because rice is a valuable source of carbohydrates, it is starchy by
nature. To obtain fluffier, less starchy rice, you can rinse the rice
before cooking. But by rinsing or soaking the rice, you lose some of
the vitamins, which are water soluble. Therefore, rinsing or soaking
rice is not recommended because of the nutrient loss.
TYPES OF RICE
Brown Rice - Contains more vitamin B complex, iron and calcium
and takes longer to cook (about 50 minutes) than white rice. Its
flavor is nutty and its texture is chewy. (See cooking chart on
page 10.)
White Rice - Includes several kinds of white rice, most of which
can be prepared in your FARBERWARE
®
NutriSteam™ Rice
Cooker/Food Steamer. (See cooking chart on page 10.)
Long-Grain Rice - Less starchy than short-grain rice, so it separates
into individual grains more than short-grain rice.
Short-Grain Rice - More moist and tender than long-grain rice. It
has a softer texture and starchier flavor.
White rice will take about 20-25 minutes to cook, (brown rice
approximately 50 minutes). When rice is done, the FARBERWARE
®
NutriSteam™ Rice Cooker/Food Steamer will automatically go into
the WARM Mode and the AMBER ON/WARM Light will go on.
Allow rice to stand on WARM for 10 to 15 minutes to ensure fluffy
rice. You can keep cooked rice on the WARM setting for several
hours without the taste of the rice being affected. Do not remove
Cover until ready to serve. The Inner Pot remains very hot after
cooking or keeping warm. Use a pot holder when handling.