be sautéed, if cooking a large amount of meat or chicken this should be done in batches
to prevent the meat from stewing rather than browning. Press the SAUTE button the
automatic stir will start; this however can be switched off by simply pressing the stir button.
Steaming
Fill the bowl to the 2 cup mark with boiling water and press STEAM. Insert the steaming
basket into the unit and add the ingredients to be steamed into the basket, place the lid
onto the unit and steam. The cooking time will depend on the type of food being cooked,
steaming is a very effective way of cooking, it retains essential vitamins and minerals, but
take care not to overcook it will take less time than you think!
Risotto
Normally when cooking a risotto you have to stir it continuously which means you cannot
take your eye off it. With the Multi Cooka you can use the risotto setting with the paddle in
place and it does all the work for you. For a risotto you would normally sauté the vegetables
first which you can on the SAUTE function ensuring the paddle is in place first. When
the vegetables have been sautéed switch the setting to RISOTTO and add the remaining
ingredients and stock. This setting is programmed for 30 minutes which you can either
increase or decrease. This setting will stir the risotto the whole duration of cooking meaning
you do not have to stand over it but you will still achieve the desired creamy texture.
Soup
Simply add your chosen ingredients to the cooking bowl; add your choice of liquid whether
it is stock, water or milk and select the SOUP button. This is set for 60 minutes, so you can
increase or decrease the time depending on the ingredients being used.
Porridge
This setting has auto stir, it has been designed to ensure as the porridge cooks it does not
stick to the base, this means that while the porridge cooks you can be doing other things.
Simply add the silicone paddle along with your oats and milk or water and place the lid on
the Multi Cooka. Select PORRIDGE and adjust the time according to your portion size, the
pre-set time is 45 minutes which is for a full pot. Take extra care when cooking porridge as
it will swell do not exceed the maximum 10 cup capacity.
Meat/Chicken
Use this setting for your bolognese sauces, chilli’s or one pot chicken dishes, you can either
use the SAUTE function first to brown your ingredients or use the MEAT/CHICKEN function
straight away. This is set for 50 minutes so adjust the time according to the quantity you are
cooking.
Rice
On this setting the rice is cooked using the fully absorption method. Use the measuring cup
provided to measure out the quantity of rice required, the ratio of rice to water is 1 cup of
rice to 2 cups of water for white rice and 1 cup of rice to 2.5 cups of water for brown rice.
Remember to make sure that the quantity of rice and water reaches the minimum mark on
the inside of the pot .The pre-set time is 45 minutes, this is for the maximum quantity of
rice, so depending on the quantity you will have to adjust the time. For best results leave
the rice to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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