PASTA AND RICE
Cook pasta on the hob and add to the dish at the end of the cook time.
Rice should be the 'easy cook' type. Use 250ml (½ pint) stock to 100g (4oz) rice.
Cooking time up to 6 hours.
DRIED BEANS AND FRUIT
Soak overnight prior to cooking.
DRIED RED KIDNEY BEANS AND ALL OTHER VARIETIES OF BEANS SHOULD BE RINSED, COVERED WITH FRESH WATER IN A SAUCEPAN ON THE HOB AND BROUGHT TO THE BOIL FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES BEFORE DRAINING AND ADDING TO THE DISH.
Canned beans may be placed in the dish with other raw ingredients as they have already been cooked.
PRESERVES
Only the softening of fruit can be carried out using slow cook. The jam or marmalade must be boiled up on the hob.
Chutney may thicken sufficiently after slow cooking if left to stand or may require boiling on the hob.
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