Rice & Grains, Rice / Grain, Water

RICE & GRAINS

To enhance the flavors of Rice and Grains, use half consomme or broth and half water in the Rice Dish. Never put anything but water in the

Water Reservoir (base unit).

•Always fill reservoir to at least minimum level before connecting to power supply.

•There are many types of rice. Follow specific directions for variety used.

•Check doneness and consistency of rice at minimum time specified in chart, while stirring rice at same time.

•For softer rice, increase water in Rice Bowl (2 - 3 Tbsp.) and increase cooking time approximately 5 - 7 minutes. For more firm rice, reduce water and time by same amount.

•When checking or stirring rice be careful not to drip the condensate into the Rice Bowl, which would degrade the flavor and quality of the steamed rice.

•Adjust steam times according to your preferences.

Rice / Grain	Combine in Rice Bowl		Cooking time
Rice / Grain	Rice	Water	(minutes)
	Rice	Water	(minutes)
Brown:
- Parboiled	1 Cup	3/4 Cup	45 - 50
- Regular	1 Cup	1 Cup	42 - 47
Instant	3/4 Cup	1 Cup	15 - 20
Long Grain Mix:
- Regular (6 oz. pkg.)	Mix	1-1/2 Cups	50 - 55
- Instant (6 1/2 oz. pkg.)	Mix	1-3/4 Cups	17 - 22
Oatmeal	3/4 Cup	1 Cup	55 - 60
White:
- Long grain	3/4 Cup	1-1/4 Cups	50 - 55
- Regular	1 Cup	1 Cup	45 - 50

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