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Sakura Multifunction Rice Cooker by Yum Asia
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COOKING WITH OTHER GRAINS/PULSES IN SAKURA
It’s possible to cook other grains and pulses in Sakura, you may need to experiment with adjusting water levels and
selecting the correct cooking cycle. Here is a rough guide that may help
QUINOA
If it’s not pre-washed, make sure you rinse it well in a sieve with cold water. Use a 1:1 ratio of quinoa to water (up
the water to 1:1.25 if you are using black quinoa) and use the quick cook setting. Once it’s finished cooking, fluff
up a little and leave on keep warm for 5-10 minutes.
COUS COUS and GIANT COUS COUS
Use the water levels indicated on the packet and use the quick cook setting as cous cous doesn’t require that
much cooking anyway.
MILLET
For each portion you want to cook, measure 1/4 cup of millet into the inner bowl and add 1 cup water for each
portion (so if you use 1 cup of millet, add 4 cups water; for 3/4 cup millet add 3 cups water; for 1/2 cup millet add
2 cups water and so on).
Shake a small dash of salt into the water, then close the lid. Plug in the rice cooker and select the "Porridge"
cycle. You can either cook straight away adjusting the timing for how you prefer your millet (longer cooking will
have a thicker consistency; less cooking will have a thinner consistency) or you can use the preset timer for
when you will want to eat in the morning. Once cooked you can add whatever flavouring you prefer
LENTILS and BEANS
The slow cook setting is ideal for cooking lentils or beans – rinse beforehand and follow the water levels
indicated on the pack. The porridge setting also works for cooking lentils and beans, if you want to cook at a lower
temperature.
PEARL BARLEY
The slow cook setting is ideal for cooking pearl barley - rinse before cooking and follow the water levels indicated
on the pack. Using pearl barley in a large batch of soup will cook within an hour but won’t overcook if left for
longer.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always remove any remaining pieces of food and clean immediately after use.
Do not use any kind of metal brush, scrubber or harsh chemicals/solvents to clean the dirty parts of the appliance.
If anything remains stuck to the inner bowl, pre-soak with a little washing up liquid before washing
Do not immerse the appliance in water. Use a damp sponge or soft cloth to clean the outer case.
IMPORTANT
- Never put the inner bowl or inner lid into a dishwasher. The chemicals and washing cycle of a
dishwasher are too harsh.
Any damage caused by a dishwasher will not be covered by our warranty.
