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SEASONED RICE PILAF

 

2  tablespoons margarine

 

1  small onion, chopped 

 

2  cups long grain white rice  

 

 

2  cups chicken broth 

 

1

3

4

  cups water

 

1

2

  teaspoon salt

 

1

2

  teaspoon oregano

 

1

4

  teaspoon pepper

 

2  cups water

Place margarine in cooker. Turn heat selector to medium to melt margarine. Add onions; 

sauté until tender. Combine onion with rice, broth, 1

3

4

 cup water, salt, oregano, and pepper 

in a metal bowl which will fit loosely in cooker. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil. Pour 

2 cups water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure 

regulator on vent pipe and 

cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly

Let 

pressure drop of its own accord .

 Open cooker, remove foil, and set rice aside to steam.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 

8 servings 

210 Calories, 4 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol
VARIATION: GRECIAN RICE PILAF

After pressure has dropped of its own accord, combine rice, 

3

4

 cup peas, 

1

2

 cup sliced ripe 

olives, and 1 red pepper, coarsely chopped. Allow rice to steam uncovered 5 minutes.

WILD RICE WITH RAISINS AND PECANS

 

1  tablespoon vegetable oil   

 

 

1  medium onion, finely chopped

  1

1

2

  cups wild rice 

 

2  cups beef broth 

 

2  cups water

 

  • • • • • • •

 

3

4

  cup golden raisins

 

1

3

  cup pecans, toasted

Pour oil into cooker. Turn heat selector to medium and sauté onion. Combine onion with 

wild rice and beef broth in a metal bowl which fits loosely in cooker. Cover bowl firmly with 

aluminum foil. Pour water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. 

Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and 

cook 25 minutes with pressure regulator rocking 

slowly

Let pressure drop of its own accord .

 Open cooker and remove aluminum foil; add 

raisins and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Remove bowl from cooker; stir in pecans.

Nutrition Information Per Serving 

8 servings 

167 Calories, 5 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

BROWN RICE WITH VEGGIES

 

1  cup natural brown rice

 

1

1

2

  cups chicken stock or broth 

 

1  large tomato, peeled,  seeded, 

 

    chopped 

 

1

2

  cup diced carrot 

 

1

2

  cup diced celery 

 

1

2

  cup diced green pepper 

 

1

2

  cup sliced green onion 

 

1  package (2 ounces) sliced blanched 

 

    almonds

 

2  cups water

 

  • • • • • • •  

 

1

4

  cup chopped parsley

Combine rice and chicken stock in a metal bowl which fits loosely in cooker. Stir in veg-

etables and almonds. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil. Pour 2 cups water into cooker. 

Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe 

and 

cook 10 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly

Let pressure drop of its 

own accord .

 Open cooker, remove foil, and set rice aside to steam. Stir in parsley. 

Nutrition Information Per Serving 

4 servings 

290 Calories, 10 g Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol

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Содержание 8-Quart Aluminum

Страница 1: ...Contents Important Safeguards 2 Introduction 2 Getting Acquainted 3 How to Use 4 Important Safety Information 5 Care and Maintenance 6 Helpful Hints 8 Questions and Answers 9 Soups and Stocks 10 Seafo...

Страница 2: ...g every time you replace the sealing ring or sooner if it becomes hard deformed cracked worn or pitted It is recommended that the sealing ring and overpressure plug be replaced at least every two year...

Страница 3: ...h the various parts of the pressure cooker Fig A and to read the How To Use section beginning on page 4 before using the unit for the first time Before the first use remove the sealing ring Fig B by s...

Страница 4: ...pressure regulator will fit loosely on the vent pipe It will not touch the top of the pressure cooker cover 6 Using a high heat setting on your stove heat the pressure cooker until the pressure regula...

Страница 5: ...grains dry beans and peas and soups which expand so much or foam and froth while cooking that the cooker should never be filled above the 1 2 fill line For other foods never fill the cooker above the...

Страница 6: ...mmersible for easy cleaning When washing the unit however the sealing ring should always be removed to allow easy cleaning of the inside rim of the cover The sealing ring should be washed with hot sud...

Страница 7: ...the air vent cover lock Replace the sealing ring and overpressure plug at least every two years Leakage between the cover and body is usually caused by shrinkage of the sealing ring after prolonged us...

Страница 8: ...shes can be prepared in the pressure cooker using individual or small metal molds or glass custard cups which are ovenproof Fill molds 2 3 full to allow for expansion of food and fit them loosely into...

Страница 9: ...e the cooking period A Presto kitchen timer is very helpful for this purpose Also be sure to follow the recipe instructions for cooling the pressure cooker What if the food is not completely done afte...

Страница 10: ...xes should be added to the soup after pressure cooking FOR SOUPS AND STOCKS DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 1 2 FULL Operating the cooker without cooking liquid oR allowing the cooker to boil dry wil...

Страница 11: ...ese If desired garnish with croutons or toasted French bread 6 servings BEEF TOMATO SOUP Add 2 cups tomato juice and 1 cup cooked rice to Brown Beef Soup Heat through 8 servings Black Bean Soup 2 cups...

Страница 12: ...lt 1 bay leaf 1 4 teaspoon black pepper 1 can 16 ounces Great Northern beans 1 can 15 ounces cut green beans drained 2 ounces fine noodles Place beef water tomatoes onions carrots celery garlic parsle...

Страница 13: ...eighs less than the recipe specifies reduce the cooking time Overcooking tends to toughen seafood FOR FISH AND SEAFOOD DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2 3 FULL Operating the cooker without cooking li...

Страница 14: ...ill fit loosely in cooker Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil Pour 1 cup water into cooker Place bowl on rack in cooker Close cover securely Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes w...

Страница 15: ...water 21 2 cups chicken broth 1 pound medium fresh shrimp peeled and deveined 1 pound sole fillets cut into 2 inch pieces 1 can 14 15 ounces diced tomatoes 1 cup chopped onion 3 4 cup chopped green pe...

Страница 16: ...1 2 cup white wine 1 4 cup chopped onion 1 4 cup sliced celery 1 4 cup sliced carrot 1 teaspoon tarragon 1 teaspoon salt 1 4 teaspoon black pepper 1 4 cup water 1 tablespoon cornstarch Pour oil into...

Страница 17: ...ator rocking slowly Let pressure drop of its own accord Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 169 Calories 2 g Fat 69 mg Cholesterol SWEET N SOUR CHICKEN WINGS 18 chicken wings 1 can 8 ounces p...

Страница 18: ...ur Salt and pepper to taste Pour oil into cooker Turn heat selector to medium and saut onion and garlic remove Brown chicken Add onion garlic broth parsley celery leaves oregano and basil Close cover...

Страница 19: ...d pepper Pour oil into pressure cooker Turn heat selector to medium and brown chicken a few pieces at a time and remove Add onions and garlic to pressure cooker Saut until tender Return chicken to pre...

Страница 20: ...ION OF THE MEAT SHOULD EXTEND ABOVE THE 2 3 FULL MARK SEE PAGE 5 Operating the cooker without cooking liquid oR allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker BEEF POT ROAST 3 pounds beef pot...

Страница 21: ...s with pressure regulator rocking slowly Cool cooker at once Mix water and flour stir into stew Heat until stew thickens stirring constantly Nutrition Information Per Serving 4 servings 347 Calories 7...

Страница 22: ...night Remove pork reserve marinade Brown pork on all sides in pressure cooker over medium heat remove Place cooking rack half of sliced onion and water in cooker Place pork roast on rack in cooker and...

Страница 23: ...ork chops with mixture Pour 11 2 cups water into cooker Place pork chops on rack in cooker Close cover securely Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 16 minutes with pressure regulator rockin...

Страница 24: ...1 2 thick 1 5 Roast 3 pounds 2 45 50 Steak 1 thick 1 10 Cool cooker at once see page 4 LAMB STEW 1 pound lamb stew meat cut into 1 inch cubes 1 cup water 1 large onion sliced 1 tablespoon Worcestersh...

Страница 25: ...E COOKER OVER 2 3 FULL Operating the cooker without cooking liquid oR allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker Cabbage with Apples 8 cups shredded cabbage 1 small onion thinly sliced 1 s...

Страница 26: ...cook 10 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly Cool cooker at once Serve with your choice of the following sauces Nutrition Information Per Serving 3 servings 60 Calories 0 g Fat 0 mg Choleste...

Страница 27: ...and frozen vegetables pour liquid into cooker Place vegetables on rack in cooker FOR FRESH AND FROZEN VEGETABLES DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2 3 FULL Vegetable Size CUPS OF LIQUID Cooking Time mi...

Страница 28: ...liced 1 inch thick 1 3 Spinach Whole leaves 1 0 Squash winter acorn Quartered 1 12 Squash winter spaghetti Halved 1 12 Squash yellow zucchini Sliced 1 inch thick 1 1 Sliced 1 4 to 1 2 inch thick 1 0 1...

Страница 29: ...Place beans in pressure cooker Add fresh water to just cover the beans and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Close cover securely Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook according to the times in...

Страница 30: ...ith pressure regulator rocking slowly Let pressure drop of its own accord Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 264 Calories 4 g Fat 5 mg Cholesterol BAKED BEANS 2 cups navy beans 3 cups water...

Страница 31: ...ooker without cooking liquid oR allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker GRAIN TIMETABLE Combine the desired grain and the amount of water or broth indicated in the table below in a bowl...

Страница 32: ...il into cooker Turn heat selector to medium and saut onion Combine onion with wild rice and beef broth in a metal bowl which fits loosely in cooker Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil Pour water into...

Страница 33: ...ce the mold or custard cups on the cooking rack in the cooker Up to three custard cups of dessert can be pressure cooked at a time in the 4 quart cooker and up to six in the 6 quart cooker For the 6 q...

Страница 34: ...tard cups Sprinkle nutmeg on custards Cover each cup firmly with aluminum foil Pour water into cooker Place custard cups on rack in cooker Close cover securely Place pressure regulator on vent pipe an...

Страница 35: ...custard cups on rack in cooker Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly Cool cooker at once Chill Nutrition Information Per Serving 6 servings 11...

Страница 36: ...20 Apricot Barbecue Pork Roast 22 Barbecue Spareribs 22 Beef Pot Roast 20 Beef Stew 21 Corned Beef 22 Lamb Stew 24 Meat Timetable 24 Porcupine Meatballs 20 Pork Loin Roast 23 Spaghetti Meat Sauce 21...

Страница 37: ...uine PRESTO replacement parts look for the PRESTO trademark Cooker replacement parts are available at Presto Authorized Service Stations and may also be available at hardware stores and other retail o...

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