Rice/Grains; Precautions When Cooking Grains; Basic Recipe For Rice/Grains - Cook's essentials CEPC660 Owner's Manual

RICE/GRAINS

Whole grains cook so quickly in the Pressure Cooker that they can
become a regular part of your diet. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
• Timing varies from one batch of grains to the next, depending upon age
and storage conditions. So it is wise to do the majority of cooking
under pressure and then do any additional cooking, if needed, on the
STEAM setting. Remember that whole grains such as wheat berries and
brown rice always remain a bit chewy, even when thoroughly cooked.
• Grains that have the same cooking time may be cooked together.
• Leftover grains may be frozen in convenient portion sizes. Defrost them
in the microwave.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN COOKING GRAINS

• When cooking grains alone (rather than in a soup or stew), never fill
Pressure Cooker more than one-third full.
• TO CONTROL FOAMING AS GRAINS COOK, ALWAYS ADD 1 TABLESPOON
OF OIL PER CUP OF DRIED GRAINS TO THE COOKING LIQUID.
• Do not cook more than 2 cups of dried grains at a time.
• Clean the Pressure Regulator Knob, Steam Release Valve, Safety
Valves and Rubber Gasket thoroughly after cooking grains.

BASIC RECIPE FOR RICE/GRAINS

This recipe calls for cooking grains in a fair amount of water, then draining
off the excess. This approach accommodates the fact that no two
batches of grains absorb the same amount of liquid. This recipe calls for
2 cups of dry grain which yields about 4-1/2 cups cooked. You may cut
this recipe in half, if you wish, but DO NOT COOK MORE THAN THIS AMOUNT.
2 cups grains
6-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons taste-free oil, such as canola
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1. Place grains, water, oil, and salt (if using) in the Removable
Cooking Pot.
2. Pull Lid Handles apart and set Lid on Pressure Cooker. Slide
Safety Lock to LOCK position. Turn Pressure Regulator Knob
to PRESSURE.
3. Set PRESSURE MODE for HIGH and cook time according to type
of grain (see Chart on following page). Press the START/STOP
Button to begin operation.
4. When Pressure Cooker beeps 3 times, STOP Light will illuminate.
5. Quickly release pressure by pressing QUICK STEAM RELEASE
Button in short bursts. If liquid spurts from the regulator vent,
wait a few seconds before continuing to release pressure.
6. If grains are not sufficiently tender, add a bit more water if mixture
seems dry, and steam until done.
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