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6. COOKING TIMES AND SAMPLE RECIPES
The cooking time begins directly as the heat is turned down, once the pressure indicator valve rises and the
pressure cooker begins to hiss to release excess steam. Once the cooking time has finished, the hob should
be turned off and the pressure cooker allowed to cool.
Cooking times are determined by the size of the pieces of food. It’s best to cut different foods to a uniform
size if they are going to be cooked together. If necessary, cooking may be interrupted, pressure released,
and foods with shorter cooking times added later.
Use these cooking times purely as a guide. Check food is cooked through before serving. If in doubt,
increase the cooking time.
Cook meat, poultry, and any derivatives (mince, etc.) until the juices run clear. Cook fish until the flesh
is opaque throughout.
When cooking pre-packed foods, follow any guidelines on the package or label.
Vegetables –
2½ to 6 minutes
Rice, grains & pulses –
3 to 20 minutes
Fish –
4 to 6 minutes
Dried
fruit – 3 to 6 minutes
Fruit –
2 to 7 minutes
Meat & poultry –
5 to 30 minutes
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