Operating Your Breville Risotto & Rice™
Before First Use
Before first use, remove all packaging material and promotional labels and wash the
How to Make Risotto
SAUTÉ Setting
1.Ensure exterior of the removable cooking bowl is clean before placing it in the housing (this will ensure proper contact with the inner cooking surface).
2.Plug power cord into a
3.Press the MENU SELECTOR button to the SAUTÉ setting. The red light will flash for a few seconds, then the light will permanently illuminate.
4.Cover with lid and allow to
5.Add oil/butter and allow to melt/heat for approximately 1 minute.
6.If using chicken or seafood in the recipe, sauté in small batches, cover with lid if necessary and stir occasionally until food is cooked. Remove from cooking bowl.
7.Add extra oil/butter to cooking bowl if necessary or if recipe states. Allow to heat for approximately 1 minute.
8.Add ingredients such as onions, garlic and sauté, cover with lid if necessary and stir occasionally for about 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked to desired brownness.
9.Stir in Arborio or carnaroli rice and mix well. Sauté for approximately
10.Pour in wine (if using) and cook uncovered until rice has absorbed all liquid and alcohol has evaporated, stirring frequently.
11.Refer to step 1 in the RISOTTO setting section below.
RISOTTO Setting
1.Follow steps
2.Add stock or water and stir well. Cover with lid and press the MENU SELECTOR button to the RISOTTO setting. The red light will flash for a few seconds, then the light will permanently illuminate and cooking will commence.
3.Allow to cook, until Risotto & Rice™ automatically switches to the WARM setting. This will take approximately 20- 30 minutes depending on the recipe.
4.Remove lid and stir well using the serving spoon provided. At this stage remaining ingredients can be added i.e., butter, parmesan cheese, herbs, salt and pepper.
5.The Risotto & Rice™ will remain on the WARM setting for 30 minutes before switching OFF. However, risotto is best served as soon as possible after completion of cooking.
NOTE
There may be occasions when the Risotto & Rice™ switches to the WARM setting or switches Off before cooking is complete. If this occurs, simply press the MENU SELECTOR button to the desired setting and continue cooking. This is a safety mechanism to prevent overheating due to certain cooking conditions.
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