13
Wine-Poached Pears
with Caramel
Pour the wine into the inner pot of the Aroma
®
rice cooker and add the nutmeg. Place the pears,
cut side down, in the steam tray and place the filled tray in the rice cooker. Close the lid and Smart
Steam for 12 minutes, or until the pears are tender.
To serve, place one half pear on each dessert plate and drizzle with the caramel sauce. Toss a
dollop of whipped cream over each serving if you’re feeling especially generous.
Serves 4.
2 cups
sweet dessert wine
2
large pears, halved and cored
½ tsp.
ground nutmeg
¼ cup
premium caramel sauce
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Whipped cream, for garnish
Sweet, warm fruit imbued with a subtle wine flavor and rich caramel sauce. Oh, and,
by the way, almost no prep work.
24
Sweet & Sour Pork
with Rice
Place the inner pot into the rice cooker. Place the oil in the inner pot and press the White Rice button.
Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, using a long-handled plastic spoon to stir the garlic as it cooks.
Carefully add the pork and continue stirring as the pieces lightly brown. Stir in the rice.
In a separate bowl, combine the reserved pineapple juice and water to make 3½ cups. Add vinegar,
ketchup, soy sauce and red pepper. Stir to mix thoroughly. Pour the sauce over the rice and pork.
Close the lid and cook for 15 minutes. Stir the pork. Close the lid and continue cooking for another 15
minutes. Open the lid and layer the pineapple and bell pepper over the top of the meat and rice. Turn
the cooker to Keep-Warm and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir before serving in individual bowls. Garnish
with the peanuts.
Serves 4 to 6.
2 Tbs.
extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove
garlic, peeled and minced
1 lb.
boneless pork, cut into 1-inch
cubes
1½ cups
medium grain brown rice,
uncooked
15¼ oz. can pineapple chunks, juices
drained and reserved
3 cups
water
Fresh color along with sweet, tangy flavors combine in this winning entrée!
2 Tbs.
apple cider vinegar
3 Tbs.
ketchup
2 Tbs.
soy sauce
¼ tsp.
crushed red pepper
1 cup
green bell pepper,
coarsely chopped
½ cup
roasted peanuts, chopped
