Tips To Cooking Great-Tasting Rice (Preparation & Keep Warm) - Zojirushi NP-GBC05 Operating Instructions Manual

TIPS TO COOKING GREAT-TASTING RICE E
HOW TO COOK GREAT-TASTING RICE
Measure rice accurately
Be sure to use the Measuring Cup provided, as other measuring cups may differ.
Level the rice off at the top of the cup to maintain accuracy.
Rinse rice quickly
The first rinse should be done quickly, swishing and stirring the rice by hand with
plenty of water. Drain the water immediately afterwards. Then rinse the rice 4-5
times with fresh water to clean out the bran.
Adjust the amount of water accordingly e.g.: When Cooking 2 Cups of
Type of Rice Water Adjustment White Rice or Rinse-Free Rice
Softer rice
M
Old crop Add a little water to RICE BROWN ` (wax2curs)
Harder rice the normal level RICE -3
New crop
Do not use strong alkaline ionic water
Rice cooked with strong alkaline ionic water
may appear yellow or become too glutinous.
Stir and loosen rice immediately after
cooking has completed
Excessive moisture is released, resulting in — Add water to water level
rice that is perfectly cooked with a fluffy 2 for WHITE RICE.
texture.
HOW TO USE THE KEEP WARM MODE
When keeping rice in the Inner Cooking Pan for later consumption, use the Keep
Warm mode. Otherwise, the rice may develop a foul odor or spoil.
Do not use the Keep Warm mode for the following:
'Adding rice.
'Reheating cold rice.
'Keeping rice warm when it contains additional ingredients and seasonings (mixed rice or sweet rice).
'Keeping food other than rice warm such as croquette or miso soup.
'Keeping rice warm for more than 12 hours.
'Keeping rice warm when the Spatula has been left inside the Rice Cooker.
'Leaving the Rice Cooker unplugged or Keep Warm mode cancelled while still having rice in the Inner Cooking Pan.