To Steam Food & Simultaneously Cook Rice - bene casa BC-43923 Manual Del Usuario

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Once the suggested amount of If food is fully cooked, push the
time has passed, carefully COOK SWITCH up to switch
remove the lid and check food the rice cooker to Keep-Warm.
for doneness.
TO STEAM FOOD & SIMULTANEOUSLY COOK RICE
To steam while cooking rice, begin cooking rice by following steps 1 to 8 of "To Cook Rice" on page 7.
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Place food to be steamed onto Using caution to avoid escaping
the steam tray. steam, remove the lid.
NOTE:
• Do not attempt to cook more than 2 cups (uncooked) of rice if steaming and cooking rice
simultaneously.
• Food can be steamed at any time while rice cooks, however for best results food should
be steamed toward the end of the rice cooking cycle. This will allow for rice and steamed
food to be ready at the same time. See the "Rice/Water Measurement Tables" on page 8 for
approximate rice cooking times.
HELPFUL HINTS
Refer to the steaming tables for meats and vegetables on page 11 for hints and approximate
steaming times. See the "Rice/Water Measurement Table" included on page 8 for approximate
rice cooking times.
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To prevent overcooking, remove Unplug the rice cooker when it is
steamed food immediately once not in use.
it is cooked.
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Place steam tray onto the rice Replace the lid securely on top
cooker. of the rice cooker.
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Using caution, remove the lid to If food is finished steaming,
check food for doneness. carefully remove steam tray. It
will be hot.
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For best results, stir the rice with When finished serving rice, turn
the serving spatula to distribute the rice cooker off by
any remaining moisture. unplugging the power cord.
STEAMING TABLES
Meat Steaming Table
SAFE INTERNAL
MEAT STEAMING TIME
TEMPERATURE
Fish 25 Min. 140°
Chicken 30 Min. 165°
Pork 30 Min. 160°
Medium = 25 Min.
Beef Medium-Well = 30 Min. 160°
Well = 33 Min.
HELPFUL HINTS
• Since most vegetables only absorb a small amount of water, there is no
need to increase the amount of water with a larger serving of vegetables.
• Steaming times may vary depending upon the cut of meat being used.
• To ensure meat tastes its best, and to prevent possible illness, check
that meat is completely cooked prior to serving. If it is not, simply place
more water in the inner cooking pot and repeat the cooking process until
the meat is adequately cooked.
NOTE:
• Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times.
• These steaming charts are for reference only. Actual cooking times may vary.
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Allow rice cooker to continue When rice is ready, the COOK
cooking rice. SWITCH will flip up and switch
into Keep-Warm.
NOTE: Rice should not be left on
Keep-Warm for more than 12
hours.
Vegetable Steaming Table
VEGETABLE STEAMING TIME
Asparagus 20 Minutes
Broccoli 15 Minutes
Cabbage 25 Minutes
Carrots 25 Minutes
Cauliflower
25 Minutes
Corn 25 Minutes
Eggplant 30 Minutes
Green Beans 15 Minutes
Peas 20 Minutes
Spinach 20 Minutes
Squash 20 Minutes
Zucchini 20 Minutes
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