Cuisinart FRC-1000 User Manual - Page 9

(arrow symbol) and turn clockwise to (unlock symbol). Wash the vent and lower cavity with warm water and soap after every use. • F or combination dishes of rice, steamed vegetables, seafood, poultry and/or meats, use our recipes as a guide and then create your own. TIPS AND HINTS RICE • D o not open lid during cooking, as steam will escape and this will affect the cooking time and taste. • We recommend rinsing all imported rice (except for risotto rice). Place rice in a medium bowl and cover with water. Do not use the cooking pot. Swirl until the water appears cloudy, then drain in a fine mesh strainer. Fill the bowl with fresh water and repeat until water is clear or nearly clear. • Some people wash domestic rice, which is often vitamin enriched. This removes the starch and makes it less sticky, but it also washes away some of those vitamins. • Sushi rice and most brown rice should always be rinsed before cooking. Follow the directions on your package of rice. • When measuring rice with your rice cooker cup, level it off with a knife or spatula. • Adding a teaspoon of vegetable oil to rice or coating the cooking pot lightly with nonstick cooking spray will result in rice with separated, less sticky grains. • After adding rice to the cooking pot, level it off to cover the entire bottom of the pot so it cooks evenly. • The taste of the water will affect the taste of the rice. If you do not like the taste of your tap water, use filtered water. • Rice can be cooked in liquids other than water. Use low-fat, low-sodium meat or vegetable stocks/broths. Fish stock or clam broth may be used for seafoodflavored rice. • When making rice, open the rice cooker as soon as the audible tone sounds to indicate cooking cycle is complete. Stir rice with the rice paddle or a wooden spoon - this prevents rice from hardening or getting sticky. GRAINS • We recommend rinsing most grains prior to cooking. This process removes excess starch and produces a cooked result that has more separated grains. • Some people have sensitivities to grains and rinsing them can help remove some of those aggravating triggers. • While grains can stay on Keep Warm in the unit up to 6 hours, it is recommended that upon finishing cooking, that the lid is opened and grains are fluffed with a paddle or fork. They can then sit on Keep Warm for longer. • Some grains contain high starch content. The Steam Release Vent may need to be occasionally wiped with a cloth to prevent excess foaming and dripping. • Always use cold, filtered water when cooking grains for the best flavor. • Always refer to the cooking charts on page 12 for grain-to-water ratios - rice cookers require different measurements than standard stovetop preparations. OATS • Oatmeal can be cooked with either water, milk, alternative milks, or a combination of those listed. • Adding a pinch of salt and warm spices enhances the flavor of the cooked oats. • Finished oatmeal should be stirred well prior to serving. • For rolled oats, cooking is complete in approximately 15 minutes. A 4 beep tone will sound when ready. RISOTTO • Use the Sauté program to sauté aromatics and/or vegetables, toasting rice, and reducing liquid. • The Risotto program is uniquely programmed to gently cook risotto rice 9