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HINTS FOR STEAMING (CONT.)
3.Make sure that the Lid is secured on the rice cooker to prevent escaping steam and requires longer cooking time.
4.DO NOT let food touch the water, or the food will boil not steam.
5.Always maintain the water level for continuous cooking.
6.Continue cooking foods that haven't been cooked through or not cooked to your liking.
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR RICE COOKER
This appliance should be cleaned after every use.
1Unplug the rice cooker when not in use and before cleaning. Never immerse HEATING UNIT, cord or plug in water or any other liquids. Allow the rice cooker to cool completely before cleaning.
NOTE: Use the rice ladle or wooden utensil to stir and remove food from the INNER POT. DO NOT use any metal utensils.
2To clean the HEATING UNIT, lightly wipe the exterior with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
3The INNER POT is coated with a
4The "rice cooker" measuring cup, rice ladle and Lid can be washed in warm, soapy water. They are not dishwasher safe.
5Make sure that the grains of rice do not stick to the heating plate in the bottom of the heating unit. If this occurs, remove immediately. If grains of rice are stuck onto the heating plate, a
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or steel wool to clean the rice cooker.
6Do not use bleach, vinegar or other harsh chemicals to clean the rice cooker.
RECIPES
POACHED EGGS
Serve on English muffins with Canadian Bacon and Hollandaise Sauce for a special holiday breakfast.
6 eggs | 1 tsp. white vinegar |
Fill rice bowl with 5 cups water and vinegar and set to COOK mode and cover with lid. When water begins to boil, carefully crack 6 eggs into egg poachers and place into rice bowl. Cook until whites are just set approximately
NOTE: Eggs can be poached on steamer rack in ramekins.
SOFT/HARD BOILED EGGS
Pour 4 cups water into rice bowl. Set unit to COOK mode. When water comes to a boil, place eggs in steamer rack and cover. Cook
APPETIZERS AND SIDE DISHES
Steamed Spicy Shrimp in Beer and Seasonings
1 beer | 2 lbs. large shrimp, deveined, but with peels and |
1 T. shrimp and crab boil | tails left intact |
1 tsp. cayenne | 1 tsp. salt |
4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced |
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Toss shrimp with 1/4 bottle of beer, 1 tsp. crab boil 1/2 tsp. cayenne and garlic. Add remaining ingredients to the rice bowl. Place shrimp in steamer basket and turn unit to COOK Mode. Cook just until shrimp turn pink. Avoid overcooking. Serves 4.
Littlenecks with White Wine, Shallots and Tarragon
Great as an appetizer or over pasta.
2 lbs littleneck clams, scrubbed well | 1 cup dry white wine | |
2 | T. butter | 3 shallots, peeled and chopped |
1 | T. fresh tarragon chopped |
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Place butter into bowl of rice cooker and sauté shallots on the COOK mode until they are fragrant and transluscent. Add white wine and littlenecks to rice bowl. Cook just until clams open. Discard any clams that do not open. Garnish with tarragon.