Sunbeam Risotto and Rice Perfect 8 User manual

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Rice cookers
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User manual

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Risotto and Rice Perfect
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8
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
1
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.
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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
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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.
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How to cook risotto
5
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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/
³
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/
³
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.
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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/
³
cupsundriedtomatoes,chopped
½cuppittedkalamataolives,chopped
¹/
³
cupfreshbasil,chopped
¹/
³
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/
³
cupcurrants
¹/
³
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/
³
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.
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Rice Recipes continued
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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/
³
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.
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Sunbeam Risotto and Rice Perfect 8 User manual

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