Rice Cooking
Measuring the ingredients - Max capacity of the bowl
The plastic cup is only used for measuring rice and not the water (except when cooking 1 cup of rice).
•The graduated markings on the inside of the bowl are given in litres and cups, these are used for measuring the amount of water when cooking rice – Fig. 7. If cooking other foods, such as pasta, follow the quantities in the recipes.
•The plastic cup provided with your appliance is for measuring rice and the table states the quantity of rice required for the number of servings. 1 level measuring cup of rice weighs 150 g.
•The table below gives a guide to cooking white rice. For best results, we recommend using ordinary rice rather than ‘easy cook’ type rice which tends to give a stickier rice and may adhere to the base. With other types of rice, such as brown or wild rice, the quantities of water need adjustment see the table below.
•To cook 1 cup of white rice (serves 2 small or 1 large portion), use 1 measuring cup of white rice and then add 1 1/2 measuring cup of water. With some types of rice it is normal for a little rice to stick on the base when cooking 1 cup of rice.
•The maximum quantity of water + rice should not exceed the 10 cup mark inside the bowl – Fig. 7.
• Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking.
COOKING GUIDE FOR WHITE RICE IN AUTOMATIC RICE & SLOW COOKER
(American long grain, Basmati, Thai)
Measuring cups | Weight | Water level | Serves | Approximate | Approximate | ||
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2 | 300 g | 2 cup mark | 3 | - 4 | 14 - 17 min. | 20 - 24 min. | |
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4 | 600 g | 4 cup mark | 5 | - 6 | 20 - 25 min. | 26 - 32 min. | |
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6 | 900 g | 6 cup mark | 8 - 10 | 23 - 27 min. | - | ||
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8 | 1200 g | 8 cup mark | 11 | - 14 | 25 - 30 min. | - | |
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10 | 1500 g | 10 cup mark | 13 | - 17 | 30 - 35 min. | - | |
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• Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking except for risotto rice.
COOKING GUIDE FOR OTHER TYPES OF RICE
| Measuring cup | Weight | Water level |
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Type of rice | in the bowl | Serves | cooking time | cooking time | |||
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Round white rice | 4 | 600 g | 4 cup mark | 5 - 6 | 20 - 23 min. | 26 - 31 min. | |
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a stickier rice) |
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Wholegrain | 4 | 600 g | 4,5 cup mark | 5 - 6 | 35 - 40 min. | 40 - 47 min. | |
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Wild rice | 4 | 400 g | 3,5 cup mark | 4 - 5 | about 40 min. | about 45 min. | |
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Risotto rice | 4 | 600 g | 4 cup mark | 4 - 5 | 17 - 23 min. | 24 - 28 min. | |
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Note: When using Arborio risotto rice for milk rice pudding or dessert puddings follow the proportions in the recipe book as more water is needed.
When cooking milk rice pudding, use Arborio risotto rice instead of pudding rice, as it cooks quicker and gives better results. Follow the instructions in the recipes. Do not cook the rice directly in milk as it will froth up and boil up through the lid.
*The rice cooker will automatically determine the exact cooking time depending on the quantity of water and
4rice placed in the bowl.