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Care and cleaning
After using your Risotto and Rice Perfect,
turn the power off and remove the cord from
the power outlet.
CAUTION:
Never immerse the heating vessel
in water.
CAUTION:
Never use any chemical, steel wool,
harsh abrasive cleaners, thinners or chemical
dust cloths to clean any part of your Risotto
and Rice Perfect. To prevent damage to the
appliance do not use alkaline cleaning agents
when cleaning, use a soft cloth and mild
detergent.
WARNING:
Do not allow water to enter the
inside of the heating vessel as this may cause
electrocution.
Types of Rice
There are three main types of rice:
Short Grain:
The grains are short and plump.
When cooked the grains are soft and sticky
with a glossy appearance.
Varieties of short grain rice:
Japanese Koshihikari - a soft sticky rice, sold
as “sushi rice” and used to make sushi
Pearl – a soft sticky rice used to make
puddings and desserts.
Medium Grain:
the grains are medium in size.
When cooked the grains are tender, moist
and tend to stick together.
Varieties of medium grain rice:
Arborio – a soft cooking chalky rice used to
make risotto and paella.
Medium white and brown rice
White calrose - a soft cooking rice used to
make paella.
Medium brown – is whole grain that has
been hulled but not polished. It has a nutty
flavour and is slightly chewy in texture. It can
be used as an all-rounder.
Long Grain:
the grains are long and narrow.
When cooked the grains remain fluffy, dry
and separate.
Varieties of long grain rice are:
Long – a perfect all-round rice used in a wide
variety of cuisines.
Jasmine – a fragrant rice which is suited to
Asian type cuisine.
Basmati – has a fragrant aroma which is
suited to Indian type cuisine.
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