2 tbsp.
butter or margarine
1 large
yellow onion, chopped
2 lbs.
ripe tomatoes, cored, peeled and cut into small
pieces
1 tsp.
salt
1/2 tsp.
freshly ground black pepper
4 cups
chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup
lowfat milk
2 tbsp.
fresh cilantro, minced
1 tsp.
lemon juice
1/4 cup
lowfat mayonnaise
Place the butter and onions in the inner pot and sauté for 3 to 4
minutes, or until the onions are translucent (see Safety Considerations on
page 11). Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and broth. Close lid and press
the Steam/Cook button and steam for 30 minutes. When done, carefully
open the lid, keeping hands and face away to avoid steam burns, and
add the milk. Continue steaming for 3 minutes, or until the soup is
heated through. If desired, puree the soup in a blender before serving.
Prepare the aioli by combining the cilantro, lemon juice and mayonnaise.
Blend until smooth. To serve, pour the hot soup into individual bowls
and spoon the aioli in a swirl over each serving. Serves 6.
25
Homemade Tomato Soup with Cilantro Aioli
1 small
yellow onion, chopped
2 tsp.
vegetable oil
1 clove
garlic, minced
2 15 oz.
cans prepared chili without beans
1 cup
prepared medium salsa
1/2 cup
black olives, sliced
3 oz.
lowfat cream cheese, cubed
3 oz.
cheddar cheese, grated
tortilla chips
Place the onion, oil and garlic in the inner pot and sauté for 3
minutes (see Safety Considerations on page 11). Use a large wooden spoon
to gently stir as the onion and garlic cook. Add the chili, salsa, olives,
cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir to combine all of the ingredients,
close the lid, and press the Steam/Cook button. Steam for 4 minutes.
Carefully open the lid, keeping hands and face away to avoid steam
burns, and stir the dip. Steam again for 3 minutes. Open the lid and stir
again. Continue steaming until the dip is warm throughout and the
cheeses are melted. When done, serve in a large bowl and use the tortilla
chips for dipping. Serves 6.
Game Day Warm Chili & Cheese Dip
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Before First Use
1. Read all instructions and important safeguards.
2. Remove all packaging materials and make sure items are received in
good condition.
3. Tear up all plastic bags, as they can pose a risk to children.
4. Wash accessories in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Remove inner pot from rice cooker and clean with warm soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to cooker.
6. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
• Do not immerse the rice cooker base, cord or plug in water at any time.
1. Using the measuring cup provided, measure out the desired amount of
rice. One cup refers to one full, level cup.
2. Rinse rice in a mesh strainer or other separate container (do not rinse rice
in the inner pot) until the water becomes relatively clear. Place rinsed rice
into the inner pot.
3. Using the measuring cup provided or the measurement lines inside the
inner pot, add the appropriate amount of water to the inner pot. A
helpful rice/water measurement guide is included on page 7 of this
manual for reference. For brown rice, add an additional 1/4 cup of
water for each cup of rice to be cooked. Smooth over the top of the rice
with the rice paddle so that rice surface is level to ensure even cooking.
TIP
: For softer rice, allow the rice to soak for 10-20 minutes prior to
beginning the cooking cycle.
4. Place the inner pot in the rice cooker. Close the lid, making sure that it
locks into place, and plug power cord into a wall outlet.
5. To begin cooking, press the "White Rice" or "Brown Rice" button depending
on the type of rice to be cooked. The cooking mode indicator light will
illuminate. Once cooking is complete, the rice cooker will automatically
switch to keep warm mode. (See note below about Brown Rice.)
TIP:
If you wish to cancel your selection at any time, press the “OFF”
button and reset by pressing the appropriate cooking button.
6. After cooking, open the lid and use the rice paddle to stir the rice. This
will release excess moisture and give the rice a fluffier texture. Then,
close the lid and allow the unit to remain on warm mode for 5-10 minutes.
This will ensure optimal rice texture and moisture level.
7. Press the "OFF" button to turn off the rice cooker. If the “OFF” button is
not pressed, the rice cooker will remain in “keep warm” mode. It is not
recommended to leave rice on “keep warm” mode for more than 12 hours.
Cooking With Rice
NOTE:
Brown rice requires a much longer cooking cycle than other rice
varieties due to the extra bran layers on the grains. The Brown Rice
function on this rice cooker allows extra time and adjusted heat
settings in order to cook the rice properly.