TIPS AND HINTS
RICE AND GRAINS
1.There are many types of rice. Follow specific directions for variety used.
2.Accurate measuring of rice and water when combined in RICE BOWL. Pour specified amount of water in WATER RESERVOIR. Cover and steam.
3.For softer rice, increase water mixed with rice by
4.Check doneness and consistency of rice at minimum time specified for each type, stirring rice at the same time.
5.When checking or stirring rice, be careful not to drip the condensation into the RICE BOWL which would reduce the quality and flavor of the rice.
6.Use only clean water in the WATER RESERVOIR.
7.Rice may be seasoned with salt, pepper or butter after steaming.
TYPE OF RICE | COMBINED TO | APPROXIMATE | |
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| RICE | WATER |
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BROWN |
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Regular | 1⁄2 Cup | 1 Cup | |
Parboiled | 1 Cup | 1 1⁄2 Cup | |
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LONG GRAIN/WILD RICE MIX |
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Regular | Mix | 1 1⁄2 Cup | |
Quick Cooking | Mix | 1 3⁄4 Cup | |
INSTANT |
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WHITE |
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Regular | 1 Cup | 1 1⁄2 Cup | |
Parboiled | 1 Cup | 1 2⁄3 Cup |
TIPS AND HINTS (CONT.)
VEGETABLES
1.Clean the vegetables thoroughly. Cut off stems; trim; peel or chop if necessary. Smaller pieces steam faster than larger ones.
2.Quantity, quality, freshness and size temperature of frozen foods, may affect steam timing. Adjust water amounts and cooking times as desired.
3.Frozen vegetables should not be thawed before steaming.
4.Some frozen vegetables should be placed in the rice bowl and covered with a piece of aluminum foil during steaming. The frozen foods should be separated or stirred after
VARIETY |
| WEIGHT/OR | APPROXIMATE |
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ARTICHOKES, WHOLE | 4 | Whole Tops Trimmed | |
ASPARAGUS, SPEARS | 1 Pound | ||
BEANS (GREEN/WAX) | 1⁄2 | Pound | |
OATMEAL | 1 Pound | ||
BEETS | 1 | Pound, Cut | |
BROCCOLI, SPEARS | 1 Pound | ||
BRUSSELS SPROUTS | 1 Pound | ||
CABBAGE | 1 | Pound, Thinly Sliced | |
CELERY | 1⁄2 Pound, Thinly Sliced | ||
CARROTS | 1 | Pound, Thinly Sliced | |
CAULIFLOWER, WHOLE | 1 | Pound, Thinly Sliced | |
CORN ON COB | 1 Pound | ||
EGGPLANT | 3 | 1⁄2 Pounds | |
MUSHROOMS, WHOLE | 1 Pound | ||
OKRA | 1 Pound | ||
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