Sunbeam Risotto and Rice Perfect 8 User manual

Brand: Sunbeam

Model: Risotto and Rice Perfect 8

Category: Rice cookers

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

RC4900

Risotto and Rice Perfect

Automatic Risotto and Rice Cooker

Instruction/Recipe Booklet

RC4900

Please read these instructions carefully

and retain for future reference.

Contents

Important instructions – retain for

future use.

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1

Features of your Risotto and Rice Perfect 8 2

How to Cook Risotto 4

How to Cook Rice 5

Tips for Cooking Rice 6

Types of Rice 7

Care and Cleaning 7

Rice Cooking Chart 8

Risotto Recipes 9

Rice Recipes 16

Sushi 21

Making Sushi 22

Sunbeam is very safety conscious when

designing and manufacturing consumer products,

but it is essential that the product user also

exercise care when using an electrical appliance.

Listed below are precautions which are essential

for the safe use of an electrical appliance:

• Readcarefullyandsavealltheinstructions

providedwithanappliance.

• Alwaysturnthepoweroffatthepoweroutlet

beforeyouinsertorremoveaplug.Remove

bygraspingtheplug-donotpullonthecord.

• Turnthepoweroffandremovetheplug

whentheapplianceisnotinuseand

beforecleaning.

• Donotuseyourappliancewithanextension

cordunlessthiscordhasbeenchecked

andtestedbyaqualifiedtechnicianor

serviceperson.

• Alwaysuseyourappliancefromapower

outletofthevoltage(A.C.only)marked

ontheappliance.

• Thisapplianceisnotintendedforuseby

persons(includingchildren)withreduced

physical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlack

ofexperienceandknowledge,unlesstheyhave

beengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerning

useoftheappliancebyapersonresponsiblefor

theirsafety.

• Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethat

theydonotplaywiththeappliance.

• Thetemperatureofaccessiblesurfacesmaybe

highwhentheapplianceisoperating.

• Neverleaveanapplianceunattendedwhile

inuse.

• Donotuseanapplianceforanypurpose

otherthanitsintendeduse.

• Donotplaceanapplianceonornearahotgas

flame,electricelementoronaheatedoven.

• Donotplaceontopofanyotherappliance.

• Donotletthepowercordofanappliancehang

overtheedgeofatableorbenchtoportouch

anyhotsurface.

• Donotoperateanyelectricalappliancewith

adamagedcordoraftertheappliancehas

beendamagedinanymanner.Ifdamageis

suspected,returntheappliancetothenearest

SunbeamAppointedServiceCentre

forexamination,repairoradjustment.

• Foradditionalprotection,Sunbeamrecommend

theuseofaresidualcurrentdevice(RCD)

withatrippingcurrentnotexceeding30mAin

theelectricalcircuitsupplyingpowertoyour

appliances.

• Donotimmersetheapplianceinwater

oranyotherliquidunlessrecommended.

•Appliancesarenotintendedtobeoperated

bymeansofanexternaltimerorseparate

remotecontrolsystem.

•Thisapplianceisintendedtobeusedin

householdandsimilarapplicationssuchas:staff

kitchenareasinshops,officesandotherworking

environments;farmhouses;byclientsinhotels,

motelsandotherresidentialtypeenvironments;

bedandbreakfasttypeenvironments.

•Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbe

replacedbyaspecialcordorassemblyavailable

fromthenearestSunbeamAppointedService

Centre.

 Ifyouhaveanyconcernsregardingtheperformanceanduseofyourappliance,

pleasevisitwww.sunbeam.com.auorcontacttheSunbeamConsumerServiceLine.

 Ensuretheabovesafetyprecautionsareunderstood.

Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

SAFETYPRECAUTIONSFORYOUR

SUNBEAMRISOTTOANDRICEPERFECT

•Donotoperatetheunitonaninclined

surface.Useaflatlevelsurface.

•Donotmoveorcovertheunitwhilstin

operation.Unplugbeforemoving.

•Donotimmersetheheatingvesselofthe

unitinwateroranyotherliquid.

•Useyourunitatleast200mmawayfrom

wallsandcurtains.

•Donotuseyourunitinconfinedspaces.

•Ifusingaplasticspatuladonotleavein

cookingvesselwhenhot

•Aftercleaningensurethatthecordinletarea

iscompletelydrybeforeusingagain.

8 Cup Capacity (16 cups of cooked rice)

Preparefrom2to8cupsofuncookedriceat

anytime.8cupcapacitycooksupto16cupsof

cookedrice.

Non-stick Removable Cooking Pan

Lightweightpandistributesheatevenlyfor

perfectlycookedrisottoandriceeverytime.The

non-stickpanisremovableforeasycleaning.

Saute Light

Illuminatestoindicateyourmachineisinthe

SAUTEcookingsetting.

Rice Light

Illuminatestoindicateyourmachineisinthe

RICEcookingsetting.

Menu Button

Usetoselectyourcookingsetting.

Features of your Risotto and Rice

Perfect 8

Risotto Light

Illuminatestoindicateyourmachineisin

theRISOTTOcookingsetting.

Keep Warm Light

Illuminatestoindicateyourmachineisin

theKEEPWARMsetting.Keepsyourrisotto

andricewarmfor30minutesuntilyouare

readytoserve.

Serving Spoon

Idealforservingricefromtheunit.Store

inthespoonbracketlocatedonthefrontof

thebaseoftheunit.

Sunbeam Rice Cup

BeforeusingyourRisottoandRicePerfect

forthefirsttimewashtheremovablecooking

pan,lid,ricemeasuringcupandserving

spooninwarmsoapywater.Rinseanddry

thoroughly.

1. UsingtheSunbeamricemeasuring

cupprovided,measureouttherequired

quantityofrice,makingsurethatthe

riceisalevelfullcup.RefertotheRice

CookingChartsonpage8.

2. Placethemeasuredriceinasieveand

washricethoroughlyundercoldwater.

Continuewashingriceuntilwaterruns

clear,makingsuretoshakeoffany

excessliquid.

3. PresstheMENUbuttonuntiltheSAUTE

lightisilluminated.Thelightwill

flashseveraltimesbeforepermanently

illuminating.

4. Addthebutter/oilandletheatfor2-3

minutesoruntilmelted/heated.

5. Cookdesiredingredientstorecipe

specifications,makingsuretostir

occasionallyforevenbrowning/

colouring.

6. Addtherice,mixingwelltocoatall

grains.

7. Adddesiredliquid.Ifusingalcohol,let

itevaporatebeforeaddingstock/water.

Makesurethericeislevel,andall

ingredientsaresubmergedinthestock

forevencooking.

8. Placelidonpan.

9. PresstheMENUbuttonuntilthe

RISOTTOlightisilluminated.Again

thiswillflashseveraltimes,before

permanentlyilluminating.

10.Whenrisottoiscooked,theunitwill

beepandautomaticallyswitchtoKEEP

WARM.

11.RemovelidandusingtheSunbeam

spoonstirrisottountilallingredients

areevenlyincorporated.Addseasonings

(cheese,herbs,salt,pepperetc.).

12.TheSunbeamRisottoandRicePerfect

willremainontheKEEPWARMsetting

for30minutesuntilyou’rereadyto

serve.After30minutesitwillswitchoff,

thiswillensurethemealiswarmbutnot

overcooked.

Risotto Cooking Tips

Foroptimumresults,Sunbeamrecommends

stirringthericehalfwaythroughthecooking

process.Thisallowsthericetobeagitated,

activatingthenaturalstarchesintherice,

whichwillresultinanaturallycreamier,

smootherrisotto.

Iftherisottoisnotcookedtothedesired

level,standontheKEEPWARMsetting

forseveralminutes,or,switchbacktothe

RISOTTOsettinguntiltherisottoiscookedto

thedesiredlevel.Moreliquid(waterorstock)

canbeaddedifneeded.

IfrisottoissittingontheKEEPWARM

settingforanextendedperiodoftime,stir

occasionallysobrowningonthebasewon’t

occur.

How to cook risotto

How to cook rice

BeforeusingyourRisottoandRicePerfect

forthefirsttimewashtheremovablecooking

pan,lid,ricemeasuringcupandserving

spooninwarmsoapywater.Rinseanddry

thoroughly.

1.Usingthericemeasuringcupprovided,

measureouttherequiredquantityofrice,

makingsurethatthericeisalevelcup

full.RefertotheRiceCookingChartson

page 8.

2.Placethemeasuredriceinasieveand

washricethoroughlyundercoldwater.

Continuewashingriceuntilwaterruns

clear.Makingsuretoshakeoffanyexcess

liquidoncewashed.Thisremovesexcess

starchwhichwillmakethericefluffier.

3.Ensuretheexteriorofthecookingpanis

cleananddrybeforeplacinginsidethe

heatingvessel.

4.Placethewashedriceinthecookingpan,

andaddcoldwater.Makesurethatthe

riceisspreadevenlyinthebottomofthe

pan.

5.Replacethelid.

6.PresstheMENUbuttonuntiltheRICE

lightisilluminated.Whenriceiscooked,

theunitwillbeepandautomaticallyswitch

toKEEPWARM.

7.TheSunbeamRisottoandRicePerfect

willremainontheKEEPWARMsetting

for30minutesuntilyou’rereadyto

serve.After30minutesitwillswitchoff,

thiswillensurethericeiswarmbutnot

overcooked.

Tips for cooking rice

1.Forfluffierrice,addalittleextrawater,

forfirmerricereducetheamountofwater.

Byaddingtoomuchwater,excessmay

overflowduringcooking.Itisrecommended

tofollowthechartsonpage8,andthen

adjusttoyourlikingwhenthecooking

cyclehasfinished.

2.BrownriceandArborioriceneedmore

liquidtocook,whichresultsinthebuild

upofstarchybubblesfoamingaroundthe

lid.Thiscancausespittingfromtheair

vent.Bywashingthericethoroughlythis

canbereduced.

Uncooked/ Cooked Rice Conversion Chart

1 cup uncooked white rice

= 2 cups of cooked rice

1 cup uncooked brown rice

= 2½ cups of cooked rice

NOTE:TheSunbeamricecupisnotthesame

measurementasastandardmetriccup.

Astandardmetriccupequals200guncooked

riceor250mlswater.

NOTE:AllreferenceinthisInstructionBooklet

to‘cups’referstotheprovided‘ricecup’.

Sunbeam Rice Cup Conversion Chart

1 level Sunbeam rice cup

= 150g uncooked rice

1 level Sunbeam rice cup

= 180mls water

If you lose the rice measuring cup

provided use the ratio:

1 cup uncooked white rice = 1 cup water

1 cup uncooked brown rice

= 1 ½ cups water

Care and cleaning

AfterusingyourRisottoandRicePerfect,

turnthepoweroffandremovethecordfrom

thepoweroutlet.

CAUTION: Neverimmersetheheatingvessel

inwater.

CAUTION: Neveruseanychemical,steelwool,

harshabrasivecleaners,thinnersorchemical

dustclothstocleananypartofyourRisotto

andRicePerfect.Topreventdamagetothe

appliancedonotusealkalinecleaningagents

whencleaning,useasoftclothandmild

detergent.

WARNING: Donotallowwatertoenterthe

insideoftheheatingvesselasthismaycause

electrocution.

Types of Rice

Therearethreemaintypesofrice:

Short Grain:Thegrainsareshortandplump.

Whencookedthegrainsaresoftandsticky

withaglossyappearance.

Varietiesofshortgrainrice:

JapaneseKoshihikari-asoftstickyrice,sold

as“sushirice”andusedtomakesushi

Pearl–asoftstickyriceusedtomake

puddingsanddesserts.

Medium Grain:thegrainsaremediuminsize.

Whencookedthegrainsaretender,moist

andtendtosticktogether.

Varietiesofmediumgrainrice:

Arborio–asoftcookingchalkyriceusedto

makerisottoandpaella.

Mediumwhiteandbrownrice

Whitecalrose-asoftcookingriceusedto

makepaella.

Mediumbrown–iswholegrainthathas

beenhulledbutnotpolished.Ithasanutty

flavourandisslightlychewyintexture.Itcan

beusedasanall-rounder.

Long Grain:thegrainsarelongandnarrow.

Whencookedthegrainsremainfluffy,dry

andseparate.

Varietiesoflonggrainriceare:

Long–aperfectall-roundriceusedinawide

varietyofcuisines.

Jasmine–afragrantricewhichissuitedto

Asiantypecuisine.

Basmati–hasafragrantaromawhichis

suitedtoIndiantypecuisine.

Rice Cooking Chart

White Rice

Uncooked rice Water Time

RiceCups Grams(g) RiceCups mls PanLevel

1Cup 150g 1Cup 180mls 20Minutes

2Cup 300g 2Cups 360mls 2 25Minutes

3Cups 450g 3Cups 540mls 3 26-27Minutes

4Cups 600g 4Cups 720mls 4 28-29Minutes

5Cups 750g 5Cups 900mls 5 31-32Minutes

6Cups 900g 6Cups 1080mls 6 34-35Minutes

7Cups 1050g 7Cups 1260mls 7 36-37Minutes

8Cups 1300g 8Cups 1440mls 8 37-38Minutes

Brown/Aborio Rice

Uncooked rice Water Time

RiceCups Grams(g) RiceCups mls

1Cup 150g 1½Cup 270mls 25Minutes

2Cup 300g 2½Cups 450mls 37-38Minutes

3Cups 450g 4Cups 720mls 45Minutes

4Cups 600g 5½Cups 900mls 48-50Minutes

5Cups 750g 7Cups 1260mls 53-55Minutes

Wedonotrecommendcookingmorethan5cupsofbrownrice,astheincreasedwater

requiredtocookbrownrice,causesabuild-upofstarchybubbletofoamaroundthelid

(spittingfromairvent).

Duetothedifferingwaterrequirementsforbrownricewerecommendnottousethewater

levelsasawaterlevelindication.

Risotto Milanese Serves4-6

Pinchsaffronthreads

1tablespoonoliveoil

30gbutter

2onions,finelychopped

2clovesgarlic,crushed

450gArboriorice,rinsed(3ricecups)

800mlschickenorvegetablestock

(4½ricecups)

1½cupfrozenpeas,thawed

Saltandpepper,totaste

Gratedparmesancheese,toserve

1.Soaksaffronthreadsin1tablespoon

boilingwaterfor5minutes.

2.PressMENUbuttontoSAUTÉ.Addoiland

buttertopanandheatuntilmelted.

3.Addonionandgarlicandcookfor3

minutesoruntilgolden.Addriceandstir

tocoat.Addstockandsaffron.Stirto

combine.

4.PressMENUbuttontoRISOTTO.Placelid

onpan.Whencookingiscomplete,itwill

automaticallyswitchtoKEEPWARM.

5.Stirinpeas.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.

Leaveinpanwithlidonfor5minutesto

stand.Servewithparmesancheese.

Mushroom and Thyme Risotto Serves4-6

1tablespoonoliveoil

1mediumleek,halvedlengthways,finely

sliced

2clovesgarlic,crushed

50gbutter

250gbuttonmushrooms,finelysliced

250gSwissbuttonmushrooms,finelysliced

450gArboriorice,rinsed(3ricecups)

80mlswhitewine

720mlschickenorvegetablestock

(4ricecups)

2tablespoonsfreshthyme,finelychopped

Saltandpepper,totaste

Gratedparmesan,toserve

1.PressMENUbuttontoSAUTÉ.Heatoilin

pan.

2.Addleekandgarlicandcookfor3minutes

oruntilsoft.Addbutterandstiruntilmelted.

Stirinmushrooms.Cookfor4minutesor

untilsoft.Addriceandstirtocoat.Addwine

andstiruntilliquidisabsorbed.

3.Addstock.Stirtocombine.Placelidonpan.

4.PressMENUbuttontoRISOTTO.Whenrice

cookingiscomplete,itwillautomatically

switchtoKEEPWARM.

5.Stirthroughthyme.Seasonwithsaltand

pepper.Leaveinpanwithlidonfor5

minutestostand.Servewithparmesan

cheese.

Risotto Recipes

AlltherecipeshavebeenspecificallycreatedandtestedbytheSunbeamTestKitchenforthe

RisottoandRicePerfect.Wehopeyouenjoy.

Pumpkin and Feta Cheese Risotto Serves4-6

800gbutternutpumpkin,cutinto2cm

pieces

Oliveoilspray

2tablespoonsoliveoil

1leek,halvedlengthways,finelysliced

2clovesgarlic,crushed

450gArboriorice,rinsed(3ricecups)

800mlschickenorvegetablestock(4½rice

cups)

120gfetacheese,crumbled

100gbabyspinachleaves,trimmed

Saltandpepper,totaste

1.Preheatoventomoderatelyhot

(200°C/180°Cfanforced).Placepumpkin

onabakingtraylinedwithbakingpaper.

Spraywithoil.Bakefor25-20minutesor

untilsoftandgolden.Setaside.

2.PressMENUbuttontoSAUTÉ.Heatoilin

pan.

3.Addleekandgarlicandcookfor3minutes

oruntilsoft.Addriceandstirtocoat.Add

stock.Stirtocombine.Placelidonpan.

4.PressMENUbuttontoRISOTTO.

Whenricecookingiscomplete,itwill

automaticallyswitchtoKEEPWARM.

5.Stirthroughfeta,spinachandpumpkin.

Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Leaveinpan

withlidonfor5minutestostand.

Asparagus and Prosciutto Risotto Serves4-6

1tablespoonoliveoil

100gslicedprosciutto

1onion,finelychopped

2clovesgarlic,crushed

450gArboriorice,rinsed(3ricecups)

800mlchickenorvegetablestock(4½rice

cups)

2bunchesasparagus,trimmed

¼cupflat-leafparsley,finelychopped

Saltandpepper,totaste

Gratedparmesancheese,toserve

1.PressMENUbuttontoSAUTÉ.Heatoilin

pan.

2.Addprosciutto,onionandgarlicandcook

for3minutesoruntilsoft.Addriceand

stirtocoat.Addstock.Stirtocombine.

Placelidonpan.

3.PressMENUbuttontoRISOTTO.

4.Oncericehasbeencookingfor10

minutes,stirasparagusthrough,replace

lid.Whenricecookingiscompleteitwill

automaticallyswitchtoKEEPWARM.

5.Stirthroughparsley.Seasonwithsaltand

pepper.Leaveinpanwithlidonfor5

minutestostand.Servewithparmesan

cheese.

Risotto Recipes continued

Cheese Filled Risotto Balls Makesabout50

1tablespoonoliveoil

1onion,finelychopped

2clovesgarlic,crushed

450gArboriorice,rinsed(3ricecups)

800mlschickenorvegetablestock(4½rice

cups)

½cupbasil,finelychopped

½cupfinelygratedparmesancheese

1egg,lightlybeaten

Saltandpepper,totaste

100gmozzarella,cutinto1cmpieces

1cupdriedbreadcrumbs

1.PressMENUbuttontoSAUTÉ.Heatoilin

pan.

2.Addonionandgarlicandcookfor3

minutesoruntilsoft.Addriceandstirto

coat.Addstock.Stirtocombine.Placelid

onpan.

3.PressMENUbuttontoRISOTTO.

Whenricecookingiscomplete,itwill

automaticallyswitchtoKEEPWARM.

Leaveinpanwithlidonfor5minutesto

stand.

4.Stirthroughbasil,cheeseandegg.Season

withsaltandpepper.Spoonmixtureontoa

largebakingtraylinedwithbakingpaper.

Allowtocool.

5.Usingwethandsrollleveltablespoonsof

risottointoballs,pressapieceofcheese

intothecentreandrolltoenclose.Coat

ballsinbreadcrumbs

6.Heatoilinadeepfryerto190°C.Deepfry

ballsinbatchesuntilgoldenbrownand

heatedthrough.

Tip:youcanalsoshallowfryballsinafry

pan.

Bacon and Tomato Brekkie Risotto Serves4-6

2tablespoonsoliveoil

1leek,halvedlengthways,finelysliced

175gpacketshortcutbacon,chopped

2clovesgarlic,crushed

450gArboriorice,rinsed(3ricecups)

800mlschickenorvegetablestock(4½rice

cups)

200gpunnetcherryorgrapetomatoes,

halved

½cupbasil,chopped

½cupparmesancheese,grated

Saltandpepper,totaste

1.PressMENUbuttontoSAUTÉ.Heatoilin

pan.

2.Addleek,baconandgarlicandsautéfor5

minutesoruntilsoft.Addriceandstirto

coat.Addstockandcherrytomatoes.Stir

tocombine.

3.Placelidonpan.PressMENUbuttonto

RISOTTO.Whenricecookingiscomplete,

itwillautomaticallyswitchtoKEEP

WARM.

4.Stirthroughbasilandcheese.Seasonwith

saltandpepper.Leaveinpanwithlidon

for5minutestostand.

Risotto Recipes continued

Roast Vegetable Risotto Serves4-6

1redcapsicum,sliced

2mediumzucchini,halved,sliced

1largeeggplant,cutinto3cmpieces

Oliveoilspray

1tablespoonoliveoil

1redonion,finelychopped

2clovesgarlic,crushed

450gArboriorice,rinsed(3ricecups)

800mlschickenorvegetablestock(4½

cups)

1tablespoonoregano,finelychopped

½cupparmesancheese,finelygrated

Saltandpepper,totaste

1.Preheatoventohot(220°C/180°C

fan-forced).Placeredcapsicum,zucchini

andeggplantontwobakingtrayslinedwith

bakingpaper.Spraywitholiveoil.Bake

vegetablesfor25to30minutesoruntil

goldenandsoft.

2.PressMENUbuttontoSAUTÉ.Heatoilin

pan.

3.Addonionandgarlicandcookfor3

minutesoruntilsoft.Addriceandstirto

coat.Addstock.Stirtocombine.Placelid

onpan.

4.PressMENUbuttontoRISOTTO.

Whenricecookingiscomplete,itwill

automaticallyswitchtoKEEPWARM.

5.Stirthroughroastedvegetables,oregano

andcheese.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.

Leaveinpanwithlidonfor5minutesto

stand.

Salmon Risotto Serves4-6

1tablespoonoliveoil

6longgreenonions,finelysliced

2clovesgarlic,crushed

450gArboriorice,rinsed(3ricecups)

800mlschickenstock(4½ricecups)

1lemon,rindfinelygratedandjuiced

150gsmokedsalmon,flaked

2tablespoonsbabycapers

2tablespoonsdill,finelychopped

Saltandpepper,totaste

Gratedparmesan,toserve

1.PressMENUbuttontoSAUTÉ.Addoilto

pan.

2.Addhalfoftheonionsandgarlicandsauté

for3minutesoruntilsoft.Addriceand

stirtocoat.Addstockandlemonrind.Stir

tocombine.Placelidonpan.

3.PressMENUbuttontoRISOTTO.

Whenricecookingiscompleteitwill

automaticallyswitchtoKEEPWARM.

4.Flakefishandstirthroughricewith

remainingonions,capers,lemonjuiceand

dill.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Leave

inpanwithlidonfor5minutestostand.

Servewithparmesancheese.

Risotto Recipes continued

Chicken, Mushroom and Pesto Risotto

Serves4-6

2tablespoonsoliveoil

500gchickenthighfillets,diced

1mediumleek,halvedlengthways,thinly

sliced

2clovesgarlic,crushed

400gbuttonmushrooms,sliced

½cupbasilpesto

450gArboriorice,rinsed(3ricecups)

800mlschickenstock(4½ricecups)

½cupfinelygratedparmesancheese

Saltandpepper,totaste

1.PressMENUbuttontoSAUTÉ.Heatoilin

pan.

2.Addchickenandcookfor5minutesor

untilgoldenandjustcooked.

3.Addleek,garlicandmushroomsandsauté

for5minutesoruntilsoft.Addpestoand

riceandstirtocoat.Addstock.Stirto

combine.Placelidonpan.

4.PressMENUbuttontoRISOTTO.

Whenricecookingiscomplete,itwill

automaticallyswitchtoKEEPWARM.

5.Stirthroughcheese.Seasonwithsaltand

pepper.Leaveinpanwithlidonfor5

minutestostand.

Spicy Sausage, Kumara and Rocket Risotto

Serves4-6

700gkumara,peeled,cutinto2½cm

pieces

Oliveoilspray

2tablespoonsoliveoil

400gspicysausages,sliced

450gArboriorice,rinsed(3ricecups)

800mlschickenstock(4½ricecups)

1cupsemi-sundriedtomatoes,halved

80gwildrocket

Saltandpepper,totaste

Gratedparmesancheese,toserve

1.Preheatoventomoderatelyhot

(200°C/180°Cfan-forced).Placekumara

onabakingtraylinedwithbakingpaper.

Spraywithoil.Bakefor20to25minutes

oruntilgoldenandsoft.Setaside.

2.PressMENUbuttontoSAUTÉ.Heatoilin

pan.Addsausagesandcookfor5minutes

oruntiljustcooked.Addriceandstirto

coat.Addstock,stirtocombine.Placelid

onpan.

3.PressMENUbuttontoRISOTTO.

Whenricecookingiscomplete,itwill

automaticallyswitchtoKEEPWARM.

4.Stirthroughtomatoes,rocketandkumara.

Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Leaveinpan

withlidonfor5minutestostand.Serve

withparmesancheese.

Risotto Recipes continued

Seafood Marinara Risotto Serves4-6

2tablespoonsoliveoil

1mediumleek,halvedlengthways,thinly

sliced

2clovesgarlic,crushed

400gseafoodmarinaramix

450gArboriorice,rinsed(3ricecups)

180mlswhitewine(1ricecup)

600mlschickenorfishstock(3½ricecups)

1cupfrozenpeas,thawed

½cupflat-leafparsley,finelychopped

Saltandpepper,totaste

Lemonwedgesandparmesan,toserve

1.PressMENUbuttontoSAUTÉ.Heat1

tablespoonoilinpan.

2.Addleekandgarlicandcookfor2to3

minutesoruntilsoft.

3.Addseafoodandcookfor3minutesor

untilseafoodchangescolour.Addriceand

stirtocoat.Addwineandstiruntilliquid

isabsorbed.

4.Addstock.Stirtocombine.Placelidon

pan.

5.PressMENUbuttontoRISOTTO.

Whenricecookingiscomplete,itwill

automaticallyswitchtoKEEPWARM.

6.Stirthroughpeasandparsley.Seasonwith

saltandpepper.Leaveinpanwithlidon

for5minutestostand.Servewithlemon

wedgesandgratedparmesan.

Asian Pork and Shiitake Mushroom Risotto

Serves4-6

300gporkfillet,thinlysliced

2tablespoonskecapmanis

2tablespoonsChinesericewine

1teaspoonsesameoil

2tablespoonsvegetableoil

1onion,finelychopped

2clovesgarlic,crushed

200gshiitakemushrooms,thinlysliced

450gArboriorice,rinsed(3ricecups)

800mlschickenstock(4½ricecups)

1bunchbabypakchoy,stemssliced,leaves

roughlychopped

Sweetchillisauce,toserve

Salt&pepper,totaste

1.Combinepork,kecapmanis,wineand

sesameoilinabowl.

2.PressMENUbuttontoSAUTÉ.Heat1

tablespoonoilinpan.

3.Addpork,reservingmarinade.Cookfor4

to5minutesoruntiljustcooked.Transfer

toabowl.

4.Heatremainingoilinpanuntilhot.Add

onionandgarlicandcookfor2minutes.

Addmushroomsandcookforafurther2

minutes.Addriceandstirtocoat.Add

stock,reservedmarinadeandpakchoy

stems.Stirtocombine.Placelidonpan.

5.PressMENUbuttontoRISOTTO.

Whenricecookingiscomplete,itwill

automaticallyswitchtoKEEPWARM.

6.Stirthroughpakchoyleavesandpork.

Leaveinpanwithlidonfor5minutesto

stand.Servewithsweetchillisauce.

Sweet Risotto Serves4-6

50gbutter

350gArborioRice,rinsed(2ricecups)

1.25Lmilk(7ricecups)

1vanillabean,split,scraped

180mlscream(1ricecup)

¹/

cupsugar

1.PressMENUbuttontoSAUTÉ.Meltbutter

inpan.

2.Addriceandstiruntilwellcoated.Add

milkandvanillabean.Stirtocombine.

Placelidonpan.

3.PressMENUbuttontoRISOTTO,and

leavetocookfor15minutes.Stirthrough

creamandsugar;replacelidandleaveto

cook.Whenricecookingiscompleteitwill

automaticallyswitchtoKEEPWARM.

NOTE:Ifyoupreferyourricetobefirmer,

replacelidandletsitontheKEEPWARM

settingfor15minutes.

Sweet Risotto Variations

Coconut and Lime Rice Pudding-Add¼

toastedcoconutand1tablespoonlimejuice

tothefinishedsweetrisotto.Topwithextra

toastedshreddedcoconutandlimezest.

Raspberry and White Chocolate Rice Pudding-

Add100gchoppedwhitechocolatetothe

finishedsweetrisotto.Stiruntilchocolateis

melted.Topwitha½cupoffresh/defrosted

raspberries.

Cherry Chocolate Rice Pudding-Add100g

roughlychoppeddarkchocolatetofinished

sweetrisotto.Stiruntilchocolateismelted

andfullyincorporated.Stirthrough½cupof

poachedcherries.Servewarm.

Raisin and Almond Rice Pudding-Addraisins

totherisottoatthesametimeasthe

cream,stirtocombine.Replacelid,leave

tocook.Whenricecookingiscompleteit

willautomaticallyswitchtokeepwarm.Stir

through¹/

cuptoastedsliveredalmonds.

Passionfruit Brulee Makes6x1cupramekins

1quantitysweetrisotto

170gcanpassionfruitpulp

½cupbrownsugar

1.Preheatoventoveryhot(240C/220C

fan-forced).

2.Cookrisottofollowingsweetrisottorecipe.

3.Stirthroughpassionfruit.Spoonequal

amountsinto6ramekins.Smoothtop.

Sprinklewithbrownsugar.

4.Placeinovenfor5minutesoruntilsugar

hascaramelizedanddarkgolden.Allowto

cooluntilsugarhashardened.

TIP:Ifyouownablowtorch,youcanusethis

tocaramelisethesugarinsteadofplacing

ramekinsintheoven.

Risotto Recipes continued

Yellow Coconut Rice Serves:4-6

450gjasminerice,rinsed(3ricecups)

270mlscoconutmilk(1½ricecups)

270mlswater(1½ricecups)

3teaspoonsbrownsugar

2teaspoonsfishsauce

1teaspoongroundturmeric

4longgreenonions,finelysliced

Salt&pepper,totaste

1.Placericeinpan.Addcoconutmilk,water,

brownsugar,fishsauceandturmeric.Stir

tocombine.Placelidonpan.

2.PressMENUbuttontoRICE.Whencooking

iscomplete,itwillautomaticallyswitchto

KEEPWARM.Leavericeinthepanwith

lidonfor5to10minutestostand.

3.Transferricetoabowl.Usericepaddleto

separategrains.Topwithonionstoserve.

Seasonwithsaltandpepper.

Brown Rice Salad Serves:4-6

300gbrownrice,rinsed(2ricecups)

450mlswater(2½ricecups)

4longgreenonions,finelysliced

185gcantunainoil,drained

¹/

cupsundriedtomatoes,chopped

½cuppittedkalamataolives,chopped

¹/

cupfreshbasil,chopped

¹/

cuplemonjuice

Saltandpepper,totaste

1.Placericeinpanandaddwater.Placelid

onpan.

2.PressMENUbuttontoRICE.Whencooking

iscomplete,itwillautomaticallyswitchto

KEEPWARM.Leavericeinthepanwith

lidonfor5to10minutestostand.

3.Addremainingingredients.Seasonwith

saltandpepperandtosstocombine.

Rice Recipes

Middle Eastern Chicken Pilaf Serves:4-6

300gbasmatirice,rinsed(2ricecups)

360mlschickenstock(2ricecups)

300gcookedchicken,shredded

1cupfrozenpeas,cooked

3longgreenonions,finelysliced

¹/

cupcurrants

¹/

cuppistachiokernels,toasted

¼cupflat-leafparsley,finelychopped

¼cupmint,finelychopped

Dressing

2tablespoonsoliveoil

2teaspoonsfinelygratedorangerind

¹/

cuporangejuice

½teaspoongroundcumin

½teaspoongroundcoriander

Saltandpepper,totaste

1.Placericeinpanandaddstock.Placelid

onpan.

2.PressMENUbuttontoRICE.Whencooking

iscomplete,itwillautomaticallyswitchto

KEEPWARM.Leavericeinthepanwith

lidonfor5to10minutestostand.

3.Usericepaddletoseparategrains.

Addchickenandremainingingredients.

4.Combineingredientsfordressinginajug.

Whisk.Pouroverrice.Seasonwithsaltand

pepperandtosstocombine.

Fried Rice Serves6-8

1tablespoonpeanutoil

2eggs,lightlybeaten

100gbaconrashers,chopped

300glonggrainrice,rinsed(2ricecups)

360mlswater(2ricecups)

4longgreenonions,finelysliced

¾cupfrozenpeas,cooked

2tablespoonslightsoysauce

1.PressMENUbuttontoSAUTÉ.Heat1

teaspoonoftheoilinthepan.Stir-fryegg

untilscrambled.Transfertoabowl.

2.Heatremainingoiluntilhot.Addbacon

andsautéfor2to3minutesoruntil

browned.Transfertoabowl.

3.Placericeinthepanandaddwater.

Placelidonpan.

4.PressmenubuttontoRICE.Whencooking

iscomplete,itwillautomaticallyswitchto

KEEPWARM.Leavericeinthepanwith

lidonfor5to10minutestostand.

5.Stirthroughonions,peas,soysauce,bacon

andegg.

Rice Recipes continued

Smoked Trout Kedgeree Serves4-6

2tablespoonsoliveoil

1onion,finelychopped

2clovesgarlic,crushed

2teaspoonscurrypowder

300gbasmatirice,rinsed(2ricecups)

360mlswater(2ricecups)

180gsmokedtroutfillet,flaked

1lemon,rindfinelygrated,juiced

¹/

cupflat-leafparsley,finelychopped

4hard-boiledeggs,cutintoquarters

Saltandpepper,totaste

1.PressMENUbuttontoSAUTÉ.Heatoilin

pan.

2.Addonionandgarlicandcookfor3

minutesoruntilsoft.Stirincurrypowder.

Addriceandstirtocoat.Addwater.Place

lidonpan.

3.PressMENUbuttontoRICE.Whencooking

iscomplete,itwillautomaticallyswitchto

KEEPWARM.Leavericeinthepanwith

lidonfor5to10minutestostand.

4.Stirthroughtrout,lemonrind,¼cup

lemonjuiceandparsley.Seasonwithsalt

andpepper.Servetoppedwithegg.

Note:Youcanusesmokedcodinsteadof

troutifyouprefer.Thebestwaytocook

thisistopoachinalittlemilkforabout10

minutesoruntilfishflakes.Drainfishand

flake.

Vegetarian Biryani Serves4-6

20gbutter

2clovesgarlic,crushed

¾cupbaltipaste

2cardamompods,bruised

2cloves

1cinnamonstick

450gbasmatirice,rinsed(3ricecups)

540mlsvegetablestock(3ricecups)

3longgreenonions,finelysliced

100galmonds,slivered

¼cupcoriander,chopped

1redchilli,finelysliced

Salt&peppertotaste

1.PressMENUbuttontoSAUTÉ.Melt

butterinthepan.Addgarlic,baltipaste,

cardamompods,clovesandcinnamon.

Cookstirringfor1-2minutesoruntil

fragrant.

2.Mixrice,spices,stock,greenonionsand

almonds.Cover.PressMENUbuttonto

RICE.Whencookingiscomplete,itwill

automaticallyswitchtoKEEPWARM.

Leavericeinthepanwithlidonfor5to

10minutestostand.Seasonwithsaltand

pepper.

3.Usericepaddletoseparategrains.Stir

throughcorianderandchilli.

Rice Recipes continued

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Sunbeam Risotto and Rice Perfect 8 User manual

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