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Grains
Grains are an important, but often little recognized, part of a healthy diet . They contribute complex carbohydrates, soluble and insoluble
fiber, and other nutrients . Grains are low in fat and can be prepared quickly and conveniently with no soaking required . However, some
grains foam and froth during cooking, so the following precautions should be observed .
• Do not cook more than 3 cups of grains at one time . For pearl barley, cook no more than 2 cups at one time .
• After pressure cooking, allow pressure to drop of its own accord .
FOR GRAINS, DO NOT FILL COOKING POT OVER ½ FULL!
Grains Timetable
Combine the desired grain and the amount of liquid (water or broth) indicated in the timetable below in the cooking pot . Close cover . Place quick pressure
release valve on vent pipe . Press
RICE
or
MULTI-GRAIN
and adjust time as necessary . Before serving, separate the grains by lifting gently with a fork
while steaming . It may be necessary to allow excess moisture to evaporate from some grains . If excessive moisture remains, drain before using grains .
Grain (1 cup)
Liquid
Required
Preset Button Cooking Time
Grain (1 cup)
Liquid
Required
Preset Button Cooking Time
Amaranth
2½ cups
MULTI-GRAIN
4–5 minutes
Oats, steel cut
2 cups
MULTI-GRAIN
5–6 minutes
Barley, hull-less
2½ cups
MULTI-GRAIN
25–28 minutes
Quinoa
1½ cups
MULTI-GRAIN
1–2 minutes
Barley, pearl
2½ cups
MULTI-GRAIN
11–13 minutes
Rice, brown
1½ cups
RICE
16–18 minutes
Buckwheat
2½ cups
MULTI-GRAIN
4–6 minutes
Rice, white
1½ cups
RICE
8–10 minutes
Bulgar
1¾ cups
MULTI-GRAIN
4–5 minutes
Spelt
2 cups
MULTI-GRAIN
25–28 minutes
Farro
2 cups
MULTI-GRAIN
25–28 minutes
Wheat Berries
2 cups
MULTI-GRAIN
28–30 minutes
Millet
2 cups
MULTI-GRAIN
9–10 minutes
Wild Rice
1½ cups
MULTI-GRAIN
28–30 minutes
Wheat Berry Fruit Salad
1 cup uncooked wheat berries
2 cups water
• • • • • • •
½ cup orange juice (1 large orange)
2 teaspoons grated orange zest (1 large orange)
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 small green apple, chopped
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
Add wheat berries and water to cooking pot . Close cover . Place quick pressure release valve on vent pipe . Press
MULTI-GRAIN
and
then adjust time to 28 minutes . When time is up, allow pressure to drop of its own accord . Cool wheat berries to room temperature . If
necessary, drain excess liquid . Whisk together orange juice, orange zest, vinegar, oil, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl . Pour over
cooled wheat berries and toss to coat . Allow to set for 15 minutes . Stir in apple, cranberries, and walnuts .
9 servings
Wild Rice with Raisins and Pecans
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1½ cups wild rice
2 cups beef broth
• • • • • • •
¾ cup golden raisins
⅓ cup pecans, toasted
With cooking pot in cooker body, press
SAUTÉ
and preheat cooker . Add oil and onion; sauté onion until translucent . Press
CANCEL
.
Add wild rice and broth . Close cover . Place quick pressure release valve on vent pipe . Press
MULTI-GRAIN
and then adjust time to 23
minutes . When time is up, allow pressure to drop of its own accord . Stir in raisins and pecans; allow to steam for 5 minutes .
8 servings
Herbed Jasmine Rice
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup chopped onion
1 cup jasmine rice
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary
1½ cups chicken broth
• • • • • • •
¼ cup chopped walnuts
With cooking pot in cooker body, press
SAUTÉ
and preheat cooker . Add butter and melt . Add onion; sauté until tender . Add rice, marjo-
ram, thyme, and rosemary; stir to coat the rice . Press
CANCEL
; add broth . Close cover . Place quick pressure release valve on vent pipe .
Press
RICE
. When time is up, allow pressure to drop of its own accord . Stir in walnuts .
8 servings
