Aroma ARC-968 manual About Rice, Long Grain Rice

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ABOUT RICE

Rice is a valuable source of low fat, complex carbohydrates and is abundant in thiamin, niacin and iron. It is an essential ingredient for a healthy diet.

There are many different varieties of rice available in the market. Your Aroma Rice Cooker can cook any type perfectly every time. Following are the commonly available varieties of rice and their characteristics:

Long Grain Rice

Typically this rice is not starchy and has loose, individual grains after cooking. "Carolina" is firm, and "Jasmine" is the firmest of the long grain variety and is flavorful and aromatic.

Short Grain Rice

Short grain is characteristically soft, sticky and chewy. This is the rice used to make sushi. "California Rice" is soft; "Sweet Rice", often called "pearl" rice for its round shape, is extra sticky and is excellent for making rice pudding.

Brown Rice

Brown rice is often considered the most healthy variety. It has bran layers on the rice grains and

contains more B-complex vitamins, iron, calcium, and fiber than polished (white) rice. The most popular brown rice is long grain and has a chewy texture.

Wild Rice

Wild Rice comes in many delicious varieties and mixes. Often it is mixed with long grain rice for its firmer texture and rich brown to black color. Wild rice makes wonderful stuffing for poultry when cooked with broth and mixed with your favorite dried fruits.

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Contents ARC-988 Page Important Safeguards Short Cord Instructions Polarized PlugParts Identification 1314Using Your Rice Cooker Before First UseTo Cook Rice To Steam Food HOW to Clean To Clean Inner Pot and AccessoriesRice/Water Measurement Chart Cooking GuideRice Yield Helpful HintsUsing the Spanish Rice Function Cooking Time GuideWhite Rice Cooking Brown Rice Spanish Uncooked CupsSteaming Guide Vegetable Amount of Water Steaming TimeAbout Rice Long Grain RiceLimited Warranty