Cooking Times and

Basic Instructions (Cont.)

BASIC RECIPE FOR GRAINS

This recipe calls for cooking grains in a fair amount of water, then draining off the excess. This approach accommodates the fact that no two batches of grains absorb the same amount of liquid. This recipe calls for 2 cups of dry grain which yields about 4 1/2 cups cooked. You may cut this recipe in half, if you wish, but DO NOT COOK MORE THAN THIS AMOUNT.

2 cups grains

6 1/2 cups water

2 tablespoons taste-free oil, such as canola 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

1.Place grains, water, oil, and salt (if using) in the Removable Cooking Pot.

2.Pull Lid Handles apart and set Lid on Pressure 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 grain (see pre- vious chart). Press the START/STOP Button to begin operation.

4.When Pressure Cooker beeps three times, STOP Light will illuminate.

5.Quickly release pressure by pressing QUICK STEAM RELEASE Button in short bursts. If liquid spurts from the regulator vent, wait a few seconds before continu- ing to release pressure.

6.If grains are not sufficiently tender, add a bit more water if mixture seems dry, and steam until done.

7.Use a ladle to transfer grains to a colander to drain. Bounce colander up and down a few times to release excess liquid. For drier, fluffier grains, transfer grains to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Set aside for 10 minutes, then fluff.

FRUIT

The Pressure Cooker is good for stewing dried fruits or making quick compotes. You can also make a variety of recipes using fresh fruit, including whole, stuffed fresh apples, or wine-poached pears.

DRIED FRUIT

•Consult the following chart and use minimum timing for moist dried fruit and maxi- mum timing if fruit is leathery and dry.

•You can mix fruits that have different cooking times if you don't mind that quicker- cooking fruits will become very soft.

•You can combine dried and fresh fruit in a compote, but keep in mind that the fresh fruit is likely to "melt down" into a sauce.

•If you wish, add a few tablespoons of fruit liquor before or after cooking.

•Do not cook dates under pressure as they dissolve into mush.

•Do not fill Pressure Cooker more than half full.

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