Rice Cooking - Oster XL Instruction Manual

The settings BROWN/SEAR and SAUTÉ do not cook under pressure. They work
similarly to standard cooking, requiring dry heat, and therefore does not need the Lid.
Place the Multi-Cooker on a flat, level surface.
Do not use the Lid with this function.
The BROWN/SEAR function is designed to brown (sear) meats for casseroles and
soups. Browning meat prior to pressure cooking and slow cooking not only gives your
food great color, but it also seals in the juices and flavors and keeps the meat tender.
The SAUTÉ function is designed to sauté onions and mirepoix (mixture of chopped
onion, carrot, and celery), among many other foods, often used in pressure cooker and
slow cooker recipes. Sautéing onions allows caramelization which contributes to the
flavor and color in the end dish.
USING THE BROWN/SEAR AND SAUTÉ FUNCTIONS
Place Cooking Pot inside Heating Base. Plug the Multi-Cooker into a wall outlet. The
Multi-Cooker will beep, and the Display Screen will illuminate with four dashes (- - - -).
1. Select the BROWN/SEAR or SAUTÉ function and adjust the time and temperature if
necessary, using the + and - buttons.
2. Press START/STOP.
3. When the Multi-Cooker is pre-heating, "HEAT" will appear on the Display Screen.
When the temperature has been reached, the timer will start counting down. Using
plastic tongs, carefully add your food to the hot pot.
Capacity: When the Multi-Cooker is used to brown or sauté it may be best to cook in
batches to ensure the food is evenly cooked.
When cooking rice, use the RICE/GRAINS function. This is suitable for all types of rice,
including white and/or brown rice.
The RICE/GRAINS function cooks under pressure for faster cooking.
Capacity: Since rice expands during cooking, do not fill Cooking Pot above the 1/2 mark
when using the RICE/GRAINS function.
USING THE RICE/GRAINS FUNCTION
Place the Multi-Cooker on a flat, level surface.
Place Cooking Pot inside Heating Base. Plug the Multi-Cooker into a wall outlet. The
Multi-Cooker will beep, and the Display Screen will illuminate with four dashes (- - - -).
1. Measure the desired quantity of rice.
Note: 1 cup uncooked white rice = 2 cups of cooked white rice (approximately). 1 cup
uncooked brown rice = 2 cups cooked brown rice (approximately).
2. Place the measured rice in a strainer and wash rice thoroughly under cold water.
Wash until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch which helps to achieve
fluffier rice, and prevents rice grains sticking to the Cooking Pot. Rinsing the rice
reduces the build-up of starchy water and bubbles that sometimes form around the
Valve Cover and Lid, which can cause spitting from the Steam Release Valve.
3. Ensure the Cooking Pot is clean and dry before placing it inside the Heating Base.
4. Place the washed rice in the Cooking Pot. Add the quantity of water needed for your
recipe (Standard ratio -- 1 cup of uncooked rice : 1.5 cups of water). Ensure that a
minimum of 8oz of liquid is placed inside the removable Cooking Pot.
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