Presto Electric Pressure Cooker Plus, Instructions And Recipes Manual

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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.
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 MULTIGRAIN 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.
FOR GRAINS, DO NOT FILL COOKING POT OVER ½ FULL!
GRAINS
CUPS OF LIQUID
PER CUP OF GRAIN
PRESET
BUTTON
COOKING TIME
(Minutes)
Amaranth 2½ MULTIGRAIN 4–5
Barley (hull-less) 2½ MULTIGRAIN 25–28
Barley (pearl) 2½ MULTIGRAIN 11–13
Buckwheat 2½ MULTIGRAIN 4–6
Bulgar 1¾ MULTIGRAIN 4–5
Farro 2 MULTIGRAIN 25–28
Millet 2 MULTIGRAIN 9–10
Oats (steel cut) 2 MULTIGRAIN 5–6
Quinoa 1½ MULTIGRAIN 1–2
Rice (brown) 1½ RICE 16–18
Rice (white) 1½ RICE 8–10
Spelt 2 MULTIGRAIN 25–28
Wheat Berries 2 MULTIGRAIN 28–30
Wild Rice 1½ MULTIGRAIN 28–30
2 cups Great Northern Beans
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced carrots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small bay leaf
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon black pepper
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Salt
Soak beans according to instructions on page
30.
Add all ingredients except salt to cooking pot.
Close cover. Place quick pressure release valve
on vent pipe. Press BEANS .
When time is up, allow pressure to drop of its
own accord.
Season to taste with salt.
7 servings
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
4½ cups chicken broth
1½ cups lentils
½ tablespoon ground coriander
½ tablespoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
With cooking pot in cooker body, press
SAUTÉ
and preheat pot. Add oil and onion; sauté onion
until translucent. Press
CANCEL
. Add broth,
lentils, coriander, curry powder, and ginger.
Close cover. Place quick pressure release valve
on vent pipe. Press BEANS .
When time is up, allow pressure to drop of its
own accord.
6 servings
Lentil Curry
Savory White Beans