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5.When cooking is complete, the lever will automatically switch to the “KEEP WARM” mode. Leave the rice in the cooker for 10 minutes at this stage. DO NOT REMOVE LID.

6.Meanwhile heat the remaining oil and butter in a frying pan and cook, stirring until the mushrooms are tender; drain any excess liquid.

7.After the rice has been in the “KEEP WARM” mode for 10 minutes, open the lid. Stir through the mushrooms, parmesan and parsley. Season to taste with black pepper.

8.Serve immediately.

Pilau

(Serves 6)

1 tablespoon (20g) butter or margarine

2 small onions, peeled and finely chopped

2 green onions, finely sliced

2 cups uncooked white rice

1 x 440g canned corn kernels, drained

1 red capsicum, seeds removed and cut into thin strips

2½ cups (625ml) chicken or vegetable stock

1.Melt butter or margarine in a pan and sauté onions until tender.

2.Add green onions, rice, corn and capsicum. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring to coat rice.

3.Transfer rice mixture to Rice Perfect Deluxe 10. Pour stock over rice.

4.Cover and depress lever to “COOK”. Allow to stand for 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Pine Nut & Rice Stuffing for Turkey

3.5kg turkey

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

3 onions, finely chopped

2 cups brown rice, cooked in Rice Perfect Deluxe 10

250g dried apricots, roughly chopped

1½ cups pine nuts, roughly chopped

2 tablespoons brandy

1.Heat butter or margarine in a pan and lightly sauté onions.

2.Combine with remaining ingredients. Place stuffing into cavity of turkey and truss. Bake for approximately 2-2½ hours, at 180°c.

Bacon and Pineapple Stuffing for Chicken

No. 16 chicken

1 cup white or brown rice, cooked in Rice Perfect Deluxe 10

1/3 cup crushed pineapple, well drained

2 rashers bacon, rind removed and roughly chopped

4 green onions, chopped

1egg

1teaspoon mixed herbs

1.Combine all ingredients. Place into cavity of chicken and truss.

2.Bake for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until cooked. Basté chicken with juices throughout baking.

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Sunbeam RC5810 manual Pilau, Pine Nut & Rice Stuffing for Turkey, Bacon and Pineapple Stuffing for Chicken

RC5810 specifications

The Sunbeam RC5810 Rice Cooker is a versatile kitchen appliance that simplifies the process of cooking rice and a variety of other dishes. With a sleek and modern design, this rice cooker offers both functionality and aesthetic appeal, making it a valuable addition to any kitchen.

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