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Type of Food
Amount
of food
(Kg)
Amount
of water
(L)
Approximate
Cooking Time
(in minutes)
Black beans
0.3
1.8
25
White beans
0.3
1.8
25
White rice
0.25
0.4
As soon as the pres-
sure regulator starts
working, turn off the
heat. Wait for 15
minutes.
Lentils
0.2
1.2
15
Skinless potatoes
(cut in half)
0.6
1.0
15
Cassava
0.6
0.6
16/19
Beets (medium)
0.6
0.6
16/19
Sweet corn
2 ears broken
in the middle
0.5
6/9
Pork ribs
0.6
0.6
7/11
Pork
0.6
0.6
16/20
Beef
0.6
0.6
14/19
Chicken
0.6
0.6
14/18
Lamb
0.6
0.6
11/14
10. Cooking times
Suggested cooking times are listed in the table below. Foods cooked
for longer than necessary can lose their color and consistency. Cooking
time depends on the size, quality and amount of the food being cooked
as well as the heat source used.
Cooking time suggestions for different kinds of foods
Vancouver 3 Liters
Note: Cooking time as of the moment when the pressure regulator
starts operating, keeping the pot over medium heat or flame.
Estimated amounts for the 3-liter pressure cooker.