Cooking Times and Basic Instructions (Cont.)

BASIC RECIPE FOR BEANS (Continued)

1.Place beans, water, oil, and any optional ingredients in the Removable Cooking Pot.

2.Pull Lid Handles apart and set Lid on Cooker. Slide Safety Lock to LOCK position. Point Pressure Regulator Knob to PRESSURE.

3.Set Pressure Mode for HIGH and COOK TIME according to type of bean (see fol- lowing chart). Press START/STOP Button to begin operation.

4.When Pressure Cooker beeps three times, STOP Light will illuminate. If time per- mits, allow pressure to come down naturally until the red Pressure Indicator Rod drops, about 30 minutes. Otherwise, allow pressure to come down naturally for 20 minutes and quick-release remaining pressure by pressing QUICK STEAM RELEASE Button in short bursts.

5.Slide Safety Lock to UNLOCK. Pull Handles apart and remove Lid.

CAUTION: WHEN REMOVING LID, STEP BACK AND TILT LID AWAY FROM YOU TO AVOID STEAM.

6.Add salt to taste. If beans are still quite hard, return to high pressure for a few more minutes. If beans require just a little more cooking, press the COOK MODE Button for BROWN. The Red Indicator Light next to BROWN will be lit. Then press the START and cook uncovered until done. Stir in more water if cooking liquid becomes very thick.

7.If time permits, allow beans to cool in cooking liquid.

8.Ladle beans into a colander set over a large bowl. Drain beans thoroughly. Remove bay leaves. Reserve cooking liquid for use as broth, if you wish.

 

BEANS
APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES

BEANS

MINUTES UNDER HIGH PRESSURE

Large beans, such as chickpeas,

 

favas, and black soy beans

 

SOAKED

10 plus NPR*

UNSOAKED

20 plus NPR*

Medium beans, such as red kidneys,

 

Great Northern, and black beans

 

SOAKED

3 plus NPR*

UNSOAKED

6 plus NPR*

Small beans, such as pinto,

 

navies, and baby limas

 

SOAKED

2 plus NPR*

UNSOAKED

4 plus NPR*

*NPR stands for Natural Pressure Release. If time permits, allow pressure to come down all the way, about 30 minutes. Otherwise, allow pressure to come down for 20 minutes and quickly release remaining pressure by pressing the QUICK STEAM RELEASE Button in short bursts.

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