Sunbeam RC4900, Instruction/Recipe Booklet

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Before using your Risotto and Rice Perfect
for the first time wash the removable cooking
pan, lid, rice measuring cup and serving
spoon in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
1. Using the Sunbeam rice measuring
cup provided, measure out the required
quantity of rice, making sure that the
rice is a level full cup. Refer to the Rice
Cooking Charts on page 8.
2. Place the measured rice in a sieve and
wash rice thoroughly under cold water.
Continue washing rice until water runs
clear, making sure to shake off any
excess liquid.
3. Press the MENU button until the SAUTE
light is illuminated. The light will
flash several times before permanently
illuminating.
4. Add the butter/oil and let heat for 2-3
minutes or until melted/ heated.
5. Cook desired ingredients to recipe
specifications, making sure to stir
occasionally for even browning/
colouring.
6. Add the rice, mixing well to coat all
grains.
7. Add desired liquid. If using alcohol, let
it evaporate before adding stock/water.
Make sure the rice is level, and all
ingredients are submerged in the stock
for even cooking.
8. Place lid on pan.
9. Press the MENU button until the
RISOTTO light is illuminated. Again
this will flash several times, before
permanently illuminating.
10. When risotto is cooked, the unit will
beep and automatically switch to KEEP
WARM.
11. Remove lid and using the Sunbeam
spoon stir risotto until all ingredients
are evenly incorporated. Add seasonings
(cheese, herbs, salt, pepper etc.).
12. The Sunbeam Risotto and Rice Perfect
will remain on the KEEP WARM setting
for 30 minutes until you’re ready to
serve. After 30 minutes it will switch off,
this will ensure the meal is warm but not
overcooked.
Risotto Cooking Tips
For optimum results, Sunbeam recommends
stirring the rice halfway through the cooking
process. This allows the rice to be agitated,
activating the natural starches in the rice,
which will result in a naturally creamier,
smoother risotto.
If the risotto is not cooked to the desired
level, stand on the KEEP WARM setting
for several minutes, or, switch back to the
RISOTTO setting until the risotto is cooked to
the desired level. More liquid (water or stock)
can be added if needed.
If risotto is sitting on the KEEP WARM
setting for an extended period of time, stir
occasionally so browning on the base won’t
occur.
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How to cook risotto