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Know Your Rice Cooker

Rice Cooker Housing

Detachable Lid

Lid Release Button

Carrying Handle

Steaming Basket

Detachable 

Lid Stem

6

Condensation 
Collector

Power Cord

Measuring Cup

Rice Cooker Pot

Scoop

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Summary of Contents for Bistro BDRCRB005

Page 1: ... operating instructions before using this product Please keep original box and packing materials in the event that service is required W P APPLIANCES INC Toll Free 800 275 8273 Model BDRCRB005 Printed in China REV 1 0 All trademarks service marks and trade names collectively the Marks are proprietary to Wolfgang Puck World Wide 5 Cup Electric Rice Cooker with Detachable Lid Use and Care HSN5C_Rice...

Page 2: ...remove plug from wall outlet Always hold the plug never pull the cord 14 To reduce the risk of shock cook only in removable container 15 To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock connect to properly grounded outlets only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded It is equipped with a 3 prong cord having a grounded plug The...

Page 3: ...famous Spago restaurants and one of the most influential chef restauranteurs in America is credited with reviving California s rich culinary heritage His cooking innovations a result of blending fresh California ingredients with his classical French techniques are enjoyed by world leaders stars and fellow chefs alike He established other trend setting restaurants like Postrio in San Francisco Chin...

Page 4: ...er Rice Cooker Housing Detachable Lid Lid Release Button Carrying Handle Steaming Basket Detachable Lid Stem 6 Condensation Collector Power Cord Measuring Cup Rice Cooker Pot Scoop HSN5C_RiceCooker08 6 23 08 10 23 AM Page 5 ...

Page 5: ...ween them will cause the unit to malfunction 10 DO NOT tilt the Rice Cooker on its edge or place it upside down with its power supply plug connected or with food in the pot as this may cause damage to the cooker or injury to yourself When tilting or placing the Rice Cooker upside down make sure to disconnect the power supply plug 11 Do not fill the unit above the MAXIMUM CUP MARKING 12 The lid mus...

Page 6: ...he Detachable Lid first remove the Condensation Collector located under the Lid hinge by pulling it away from the Rice Cooker Housing See Figure 1 2 Remove the Detachable Lid by pushing the Detachable Lid Stem in while lifting the lid straight up See Figures 2 and 3 3 Do not attempt to remove the Inner Lid or silicone gasket See Figure 5 Do not place the Removable Lid in the dishwasher Simply wash...

Page 7: ...te to indicate the rice is cooking 7 The rice cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm when the cooking process has completed The Keep Warm function will continue until the unit is unplugged 8 Open the rice cooker by pressing the release button on the handle Be sure to open the lid facing away from you to avoid any hot steam 9 Remove and clean the condensation collector after every use Using ...

Page 8: ...short grain white rice recipe Adjust to suit your own personal taste A note about the measuring cup provided with your rice cooker Your Rice Cooker is able to cook a maximum of 5 cups of raw rice which is the equivalent of 10 cups of cooked rice A rice cooker cup is equivalent to 6 ounces or approx 3 4 of a cup This is why it is important to use the measuring cup that comes with your rice cooker a...

Page 9: ... Carrots 1 inch slices 1 2 pound 10 to 12 minutes Carrots 1 inch slices 1 pound 13 to 15 minutes stir halfway through cooking Cauliflower flowerets 1 pound 12 to 14 minutes about 6 cups Corn on the cob 2 ears 12 to 14 minutes each halved Red or white potatoes 1 pound 18 to 20 minutes medium quartered Red or white potatoes 2 pounds medium 27 to 30 minutes medium quartered stir halfway through cooki...

Page 10: ... Sauté until onions are translucent Add tomato paste and stir 4 Deglaze pan with Marsala wine and let simmer for 3 4 minutes Add chicken stock and bay leaf 5 Pour mixture into Rice Cooker Pot and add reserved rice and salt Press COOK 6 When rice cooker switches to KEEP WARM approximately 20 minutes add cooked shrimp and stir Jambalaya will be ready in 15 minutes Pad Thai 2 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 b...

Page 11: ...nge the flavor just the appearance Recipe courtesy Marian Getz Corned Beef and Cabbage 3 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 small corned beef brisket 1 bottle of your favorite beer or stock if desired 1 cup beef or chicken stock 1 2 small head green cabbage cut into small wedges 4 small red bliss potatoes scrubbed METHOD 1 Place brisket beer and stock into the Rice Cooker Pot Close lid and press COOK 2 Cook...

Page 12: ...hes to KEEP WARM stir the mixture and press COOK again 5 When rice cooker switches to KEEP WARM the second time stir well and serve Recipe courtesy Christina Chancey Split Pea and Ham Soup 3 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried split peas 2 1 2 cups homemade chicken broth or good quality canned broth 1 small meaty ham hock or 4 ounces chopped ham 2 strips bacon diced 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 rib cel...

Page 13: ...juice and press COOK again 3 Remove meat and taste liquid adjusting seasoning if necessary Skim off excess fat and serve It tastes even better the next day We recommend Maggi brand Recipe courtesy Marian Getz Beer Braised Baby Back Ribs 2 3 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 2 slab baby back ribs cut in 4 pieces 1 2 teaspoon seasoning salt 2 teaspoons olive oil 6 ounces beer 1 2 cup stock 3 4 cup barbecue sau...

Page 14: ...shrooms and saute for a minute 5 Add remaining ingredients except for the dumplings Stir close lid and let cook for 45 minutes Make sure rice cooker is on COOK 6 Prepare dumpling batter Open rice cooker and spoon 6 mounds of dumpling batter over chicken Close lid and press COOK Cook for 5 minutes Turn rice cooker to KEEP WARM until ready to eat 26 Dumplings 3 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 2 cup all purpo...

Page 15: ...and wonderful recipes like this 2 Servings INGREDIENTS FOR STEAMED SALMON 2 salmon filets 3 4 ounces each 1 tablespoon mushroom soy sauce 2 teaspoons fresh ginger cut into julienne strips 1 green onion cut into julienne strips 1 big clove garlic cut into julienne strips INGREDIENTS FOR RICE 2 3 cup brown rice preferably organic 1 1 4 cup stock or water 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 2 cup drie...

Page 16: ... the unit switches to KEEP WARM approx 18 to 20 minutes open lid and stir Close lid and leave on KEEP WARM setting for 5 minutes Serve hot Recipe courtesy Debra Murray Wolfgang Puck HSN Host 30 One Pot Pasta Primavera 3 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 1 2 cups dry pasta ziti penne etc 1 1 2 cups beef chicken or vegetable stock 1 1 2 cups pasta sauce bottled or homemade 1 cup fresh vegetables zucchini bro...

Page 17: ...onal salt if needed If potatoes are too dry add more cream 4 Taste for seasoning Serve immediately or keep hot on the KEEP WARM setting Recipe courtesy Marian Getz Flavorful Smashed Potatoes 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 1 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 clove garlic whole 3 russet potatoes peeled and quartered 1 2 rutabaga peeled into 2 pieces 6 ounces chicken stock 1 4 teaspoon salt 1 2 teaspoon pepper 1 1 2...

Page 18: ...s Serve immediately SERVING IDEAS This rice has amazing flavor and is terrific with grilled fish Recipe courtesy Debra Murray Wolfgang Puck HSN Host Easy Red Beans and Rice 3 4 servings INGREDIENTS 1 1 2 measures long grain rice using rice measure included with rice cooker 1 2 cup canned or cooked red beans drained 1 small rib celery chopped 1 2 small onion chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 4 cup ha...

Page 19: ... courtesy Debra Murray Wolfgang Puck HSN Host 36 Cauliflower Mashers 2 4 servings INGREDIENTS 1 small head cauliflower cut into florets 1 cup chicken broth or stock 1 2 cup milk 1 2 teaspoon lemon juice kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste butter or cream cheese if desired METHOD 1 Combine all ingredients into the Rice Cooker Pot 2 Close lid and press COOK After 15 minutes test cauliflowe...

Page 20: ...ooker Invert carefully onto a serving platter The bottom will be a beautiful golden brown Serve warm with butter Recipe courtesy Marian Getz 37 Gorgonzola Cheese Polenta 3 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 2 onion chopped 1 clove garlic peeled and minced 1 2 cup homemade chicken broth or good quality canned chicken broth 3 4 cup half and half or milk 1 2 cup coarse grain polen...

Page 21: ...ersnap Cookies 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 1 2 pounds sweet potatoes 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 gingersnap cookies crumbled 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 cup heavy cream kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste METHOD 1 Peel and cut sweet potatoes into uniform chunks Add to Rice Cooker Pot Add 1 cup water close lid and press COOK 2 When rice cooker switches to KEEP WARM check potatoes They sho...

Page 22: ...late melts Whisk in remaining ingredients Pour chocolate mixture into a buttered ramekin 2 Add 2 cups hot tap water to bottom of Rice Cooker Pot Place steamer basket on top Cover ramekin with plastic wrap and place in basket 3 Close lid and press COOK Set timer for 20 minutes When time is up check custard It should be barely set with a very wobbly center Use caution it is easy to overcook this des...

Page 23: ...e 1 teaspoon pure vanilla best quality you can find 5 slices bakery type egg bread cut into 2 inch cubes challah or brioche 1 2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1 4 cup white chocolate pieces METHOD 1 To the Rice Cooker Pot add the cream sugar eggs salt lemon juice and vanilla Whisk until smooth Using an immersion blender makes this part fast and easy You have now made the custard part Add bread cu...

Page 24: ...etting for about 10 minutes and then press COOK again The cooker will switch to KEEP WARM again but this is okay After 30 minutes or so open and check cake with a toothpick When inserted slightly off center and then removed moist crumbs should cling to the toothpick 3 Remove with potholders and invert onto serving plate Wipe out Rice Cooker Pot and make glaze in it recipe follows Recipe courtesy D...

Page 25: ...oll off air the pot practically cleans itself This recipe gets the most phone calls when we are on air I think it is because warm rice pudding is such a homey comfort food 3 4 Servings INGREDIENTS 2 cups cooked rice 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup water 1 3 cup sugar 1 2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon excellent vanilla extract 1 4 cup dried fruit if desired METHOD 1 Stir all ingred...

Page 26: ...ore bought cake mix any flavor Additional ingredients listed on back of cake mix packaging Non stick cooking spray METHOD 1 Mix cake ingredients together according to package directions Spray Rice Cooker Pot with nonstick spray 2 Add 3 4 cups of batter close lid and press COOK After 10 minutes check cooker It will probably be on KEEP WARM If it is press COOK again If it will not stay in the COOK p...

Page 27: ...52 51 Recipe Notes Recipe Notes HSN5C_RiceCooker08 6 23 08 10 24 AM Page 51 ...

Page 28: ...able warranty period within normal household use we will repair or replace at our discretion any mechanical or electrical part which proves defective or replace unit with a comparable model To obtain service under the terms of this warranty call Toll Free 800 275 8273 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS UNITS PURCHASED AND USED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AND DOES NOT COVER Damages from improper installatio...

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