West Bend 12-Cup Automatic Rice Cooker - Manual (Page 7)

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Vegetable Steaming Chart
VEGETABLE WATER
MEASURES
APPROX COOK TIME
Acorn Squash, halved 3 28-30 minutes
Asparagus, 1” spears 2 15-17 minutes
Beans: green, wax 2 18-20 minutes
Broccoli, spears 2 13-16 minutes
Brussel Sprouts 2 16-18 minutes
Cabbage, wedges 3 26-30 minutes
Carrots,
1
/
2
” pieces 2 15-18 minutes
Cauliflower, flowerettes 2 18-20 minutes
Celery, 1” pieces 2 15-18 minutes
Mushrooms, fresh sliced 2 10-13 minutes
Pea Pods 2 10-14 minutes
Potatoes, (2) halved,
quartered in 2-3” pieces 3 24-26 minutes
Spinach,
1
/
2
lb bag 2 10-15 minutes
Zucchini,
1
/
2
” pieces 2 10-13 minutes
• Approx. Cook Time based on 1lb. of vegetables unless otherwise noted.
• 1lb. = 1
/
2
Kilo
Cooking Tips
• If rice is not completely cooked, allow to stand covered for 10 to 15 minutes to
finish cooking.
• Use only water to cook rice. Other liquids can create a boil over.
• Doneness of rice can vary depending on quality and type. For firmer rice use
slightly less water, for softer rice, use slightly more water.
• A thin crust will form on bottom of cooked rice, which is normal. This crust may
be eaten if desired.
• Use the plastic serving spoon or a wooden spoon to stir and serve rice. Do not
use metal spoons or utensils as damage can occur.
• Leftover rice can be refrigerated in separate covered container for a few days if
desired
.
• Altitude affects the temperature at which water boils therefore affecting the
cooking time. It’s especially true at high altitudes where longer cooking times are
necessary. Test for desired consistency when cooking times indicated have been
reached. As you cook with this appliance, adapt times and measurements to your
own personal tastes.
• Cut food into uniform pieces and arrange evenly in steam basket.
• Do not thaw frozen vegetables before steaming.
• Stir frozen vegetables halfway through cooking time for best results.
• Season vegetables after steaming.
• Steaming time is subject to your own personal tastes; do you prefer crunchy
steamed vegetables or softer vegetables. Adapt steaming times and
measurements to your own personal tastes. Experiment and have some fun.