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HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
RICE TIPS
• If rice or other foods start to boil over, remove the lid and stir for a couple
minutes. Leaving the lid off for a short period of time will allow some of
the liquids to boil off and for the mixture to slightly cool. Place the lid
back on the rice cooker and repeat if needed.
• To reduce foaming, add a small amount of butter or oil to the water
before cooking.
• Kosher salt has no impurities and dissolves faster than table salt. If using
kosher salt, you may find you want to add a little more than if using table
salt. About
¾
tsp. of kosher salt is recommended for each rice cup (5 fluid
oz.) of uncooked rice.
• White rice can be stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place for
up to one year.
• Brown rice can be stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place for
up to six months. Refrigeration or freezing extends its shelf life.
• Try using broth, stock or reconstituted bouillon in place of water for
additional flavor. If you do, no additional salt may be necessary.
• Do not keep small amounts of rice in the warm cycle for extended periods
of time because it can dry out the rice.
• During cooking, a thin crust may develop on the rice at the bottom of the bowl.
If you do not like rice with a crust, you can easily peel it off and discard it.
• Taste/firmness will vary depending on the quality/type of rice used and
length of time it is cooked. For softer, fluffier rice, add a little more water.
For firmer rice, use less water.
• For other types of grains not listed in the cooking chart, follow package
directions.
ADDITIONAL USES FOR YOUR RICE COOKER
Packaged foods:
condensed and ready to serve soups, pastas, and stews
• Do not fill bowl above the highest water marking cup level on the
cooking bowl.
• For even heating, stir occasionally.
• Always use a kitchen timer. Do not rely on the control switch on the cooker
since it is not intended to be an indicator of cooking time for soups and stews.
• Use only boneless meats and poultry that are cut into cubes no larger than 1
½
inches. It is not necessary to brown the meats before cooking.
• When cooking rice or pasta in the soup, add additional liquid in the recipe.
• Since most frozen vegetables cook very quickly, it is best to add them at the
end of the cooking time. Stir them into the soup or stew and allow the mixture
to cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
• Choose recipes that will cook in 1 hour or less.
• To make pasta, add 6–7 cups of water to the cooking bowl and bring it to a
boil on the cook setting. Add up to
½
lb. of pasta, stir and cover. Cook until
noodles have reached desired consistency and drain.
