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Rice is the perfect foundation for today’s healthier eating. It is a nutrient-dense complex carbohydrate that supplies energy,
ber, essential vitamins and minerals
and bene
cial antioxidants. Rice combines well with other healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, poultry, beans and soy foods.
Nearly 88% of rice consumed in the U.S. is grown in the U.S. Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Missouri produce high-quality varieties of
short, medium and long grain rice as well as specialty rices including jasmine, basmati, arborio, red aromatic and black japonica, among others.
There are many different varieties of rice available in the market. Your Aroma
®
Rice Cooker can cook any type perfectly every time. The following are the commonly
available varieties of rice and their characteristics:
Long Grain Rice
This rice has a long, slender kernel three to four times longer than its width.
Due to its starch composition, cooked grains are more separate, light and
uffy compared to medium or short grain rice. The majority of white rice is
enriched to restore nutrients lost during processing. Great for entrees and
side dishes— rice bowls, stir-fries, salads and pilafs.
Medium Grain Rice
When compared to long grain rice, medium grain rice has a shorter, wider
kernel that is two to three times longer than its width. Cooked grains are
more moist and tender than long grain, and have a greater tendency to
cling together. Great for entrees, sushi, risotto and rice puddings.
Short Grain Rice
Short grain rice has a short, plump, almost round kernel. Cooked grains are
soft and cling together, yet remain separate and are somewhat chewy, with
a slight springiness to the bite. Great for sushi, Asian dishes and desserts.
For recipes and rice information visit the USA Rice Federation online at
www.usarice.com/consumer
.
Brown Rice
Brown rice is a 100% whole grain food that
ts the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for
Americans recommendation to increase daily intake of whole grains. Brown rice
contains the nutrient-dense bran and inner germ layer where many bene
cial
compounds are found. Brown rice is available in short, medium and long grain
varieties and can be used interchangeably with enriched white rice.
Wild Rice
Wild rice is an aquatic grass grown in Minnesota and California and is a frequent
addition to long grain rice pilafs and rice mixes. Its unique
avor, texture and
rich dark color provide a delicious accent to rice dishes. Wild rice also makes
a wonderful stuf
ng for poultry when cooked with broth and mixed with your
favorite dried fruits.
ABOUT RICE
Courtesy of the USA Rice Federation
Inner Cooking Pot
Steam Tray
Measuring
Cup
Serving Spatula
Serving Ladle
Handle
Condensation
Collector
Lid Release
Button
Lid
Steam Vent
Digital Control
Panel
Digital Display
Cooking Indicator
Light
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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Digital Controls
Delay Timer
The DELAY TIMER button allows for rice to be ready when
it’s needed. Come home to delicious rice ready to eat!
Sauté-Then-Simmer
™
Aroma’s patent-pending Sauté-Then-Simmer
™
Technology
will sauté foods at a high heat and automatically switch
over to its simmer mode once liquid is added.
White Rice
The WHITE RICE button cooks restaurant-quality rice
automatically.
White Rice
The QUICK RICE button is a great time-saving option for
rice in a pinch.
Brown Rice
The BROWN RICE button is ideal for cooking brown rice
and other tough-to-cook whole grains to perfection.
Smart Steam
The SMART STEAM button is perfect for healthy sides and
main courses. Set the time food needs to steam and it will
shut off once time has elapsed.
Keep-Warm
The KEEP-WARM button is perfect for keeping food warm
and ready to serve. The rice cooker automatically switches
over to “Keep-Warm” once rice is
nished cooking.
Power Button
The POWER button turns the rice cooker on and off.
