Breville RICE DUO 10 BRC350XL - Manual (Page 6)

Steaming foods
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Rice Cooking Tables
continued
10
Tips
• Add a little extra water for fluffier rice and a little
less water for firmer rice.
• Some rice varieties may require more water for
cooking, such as wild rice blends, Arborio rice or
short grain rice. Follow the directions on the packet
or use the brown rice cooking table.
Rice variations
Savory Rice
Prepare the rice in the Rice Duo 10 Rice Cooker as
specified, substituting all the water with the same
quantity of chicken, beef, fish, or vegetable stock.
Apple juice, orange juice or pineapple juice may be
substituted for half of the water quantity.
Sweet Rice
Prepare the rice in the Rice Duo 10 Rice Cooker as
specified, substituting half the water with apple juice,
orange juice or pineapple juice. Cooking rice with
milk or cream is not recommended as it will burn
onto the bottom of the removable cooking bowl.
Saffron Rice
Add 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon of saffron powder or 2 saffron
threads to every 2 cups of water. Use the white rice
cooking tables. Mix well.
Arborio Rice
Arborio rice is short round-grained pearly rice often
used for Italian risotto cooking. Use the brown rice
cooking tables.
Jasmine Rice
Jasmine rice is fragrant long grain rice. Use the white
rice cooking tables.
Wild Rice
It is not recommended to cook wild rice alone in the
Rice Duo 10 Rice Cooker as it requires a substantial
amount of water. It is possible to cook wild rice as a
blend with white or brown rice.
Steamed foods retain most of their nutritional value
when cooked in the Rice Duo 10 Rice Cooker. Foods
may be steamed by placing food in the stainless steel
steaming trays cover stock or water and covering
with the glass lid. Keep the glass lid on while
steaming food unless the recipe or chart specifically
states to remove the lid. By removing the lid
unnecessarily, steam is lost and the cooking time will
be extended.
1. Measure 2 Rice Duo 10 Rice Cooker cups or
more of water or stock to the removable cooking
bowl. Use up to a maximum of 6 Rice Duo 10
Rice Cooker cups of water.
2. Place food to be steamed directly onto the
stainless steel steaming tray and insert into the
removable cooking bowl. (Refer to the Steaming
Charts on pages 11-13 for approximate cooking
times).
3. Place removable cooking bowl with the steaming
tray into Stainless Steel Housing and cover with
the glass lid.
4. Plug into 110/120 volt power outlet and
then switch on. The amber ‘Keep Warm’
light will illuminate.
5. Push the Selector Control down to begin cooking.
The red ‘Cook’ light will illuminate.
6. When steaming is complete, remove foods from
the Rice Duo 10 Rice Cooker. If further steaming
is required ensure sufficient water is in the
removable cooking bowl. If not, add more
hot water or stock.
7. If no further steaming is required, turn the Rice
Duo 10 Rice Cooker off at the power outlet and
then unplug. Allow to cool before cleaning.
When the cooking bowl is removed to discard
water, the Selector Control will reset to the
‘Keep Warm’ position.
Do not let the removable cooking bowl boil dry
during steaming.
Note
Hot liquid can be added during the
steaming process.
Note
Both steaming trays can be stacked or
used separately
Note
Hints and tips for steaming vegetables
• Smaller pieces will steam faster than larger pieces
• Try to keep vegetables to a standard size to ensure
even cooking
• Fresh or frozen vegetables, do not thaw.
• The size and shape of vegetables, as well as
personal taste, may call for adjustments to the
cooking time. If softer vegetables are required,
allow extra cooking time.
• Do not allow water or stock to reach the stainless
steel tray. The steaming will not be effective.
ALWAYS LIFT AND REMOVE THE LID CAREFULLY, ANGLING IT AWAY FROM YOURSELF TO
AVOID SCALDING FROM ESCAPING STEAM.