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Rice:
• It is important to measure rice and
water accurately before cooking for best
results.
• Some varieties of rice are washed/rinsed
prior to cooking. U.S. varieties generally
are not, as they have been enriched with
vitamins and minerals. Rinsing these types
of rice removes the added nutrients. If
washing rice before cooking, be sure
to measure it before washing, not after,
and try to drain as much water away
as possible before adding the amount
needed for cooking.
• After adding rice and water to the
multi-cooker pot, spread the rice into
an even layer on the bottom for the best
cooking results. Do not remove the lid
during cooking.
Soup:
• Follow the cooking tips for Sauté/Sear
when using this part of the Soup cooking
cycle.
• The bits of cooked on foods on the
bottom of the cooking pot after
browning contain lots of flavor. Add
some of the liquid from your recipe and
scrape them up with a wooden spoon
to add depth and more intense flavor to
your soup.
• Cutting foods into pieces approximately
the same size will ensure the most even
cooking results.
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Rice
• Make sure the lid covers the cooking
pot spout to trap steam for optimal rice
cooking performance.
• Most types of rice will be slightly
undercooked at the end of the Rice
cooking cycle. Allowing the cooked rice
to rest in the cooking pot with the lid on
for 5 to 10 minutes will allow the last bit
of moisture to be absorbed.
• Oil, butter and salt and other seasonings
can all be added if desired. Stir in prior
to starting the Rice cooking cycle. Liquids
other than water can also be used to
add flavor. Try substituting fish, poultry,
vegetable or meat stocks or broths.
• Chopped fresh herbs can be stirring into
cooked rice at the end of the cooking
cycle before allowing the rice to rest.
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Soup
• It is not necessary to thaw frozen
vegetables prior to adding to a soup for
cooking, but the cooking time may need
to be lengthened. Frozen meats should
be thawed before cooking with the
Soup cycle to be sure they are properly
cooked through.
• It's best to add dairy ingredients such as
cream, milk or cheeses near the end of
cooking to prevent separation.