Cuisinart CRC-400 manual

Rice Cooker INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever . T ry some of our other countertop appliances and cookware, and Savor the Good Lif[...]

IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs. 3. T o protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the Rice Cooker housing in water or any other liquid. If housing falls into liquid, unplug the cord from outlet immediately . DO NOT reach into the liquid. 4. T o avoid possible acciden[...]

FEA TURES AND BENEFITS 1. Glass Lid w/ Stainless Steel Rim and Steam V ent: See-through glass lid allows you to view the rice while the steam vent helps to prevent splattering. Stainless steel rim accents any kitchen. 2. Steaming T ray: Allows you to steam a variety of foods while the rice is cooking. 3. Cooking Pot: Nonstick coating prevents the r[...]

3 Allow your rice to rest on the "W arm" Setting for 5 to 10 minutes before serving for best results. Do not remove the cover and peek. • After rice “rests” for 5 to 10 minutes, open Rice Cooker cover and stir rice gently with rice paddle or a wooden spoon. If rice is not ready to serve, re-cover and let stand on "W arm" u[...]

4 3. Measure desired amount of raw rice with the measuring cup provided. Rinse rice if needed. See “Cooking Rice Chart” for rice to water ratios. 4. Choose one of the following ways to add water or stock for cooking: a. Using the measuring cup provided for rice, measure the appropriate amount of water using standard liquid measuring cup. See &q[...]

5 COOKING CHARTS Cooking Rice Cooking times will vary according to amount and temperature of cooking liquid. The simplest way to cook long grain (converted) white rice is to place rice in Rice Cooking Bowl and add liquids to appropriate line marking. For example, using the rice measuring cup provided, fill cooking pot with 1 cup rice. Then, add wat[...]

6 Steaming V egetables, Poultry , Seafood or Hard Cooked Eggs Place indicated amount of water into the Rice Cooking Bowl. The amount needed will vary according to the type of food being cooked. Arrange foods in a single layer in the steaming tray . V egetables should be cut in similar sizes as indicated. Cooking times are approximate and will yield[...]

RECIPES Y our Rice Cooker comes with a 6-ounce (12 table- spoons or 3/4 of a standard 1-cup measure) measuring cup. All recipes in this Instruction & Recipe Book are written using the rice/grain/cereal measured with the Rice Cooker measuring cup. The liquid is measured with a traditional liquid measure (1 cup = 8 ounces = 16 tablespoons). Only [...]

8 Y ellow Rice and Black Bean Salad This colorful salad is delicious with grilled seafood. Garnish with sliced avocado. Makes 8 cups 1 cucumber , peeled & seeded, cut in 1/4-inch dice 1-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon turmeric 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, divided 1-1/2 cups (Rice Cooker) long grain white rice[...]

9 Forbidden Rice Salad This black rice was once reserved only for the Emperor , forbidden to all others. Makes about 3 cups (6 servings) 3/4 cup (Rice Cooker) Forbidden Rice 1-1/3 cups (standard liquid measure) water 1 sweet potato (6 ounces), peeled and cut in 1/2-inch cubes 3 green onions (include 2-3 inches of green), trimmed and chopped 1/3 cup[...]

SIDE DISHES Curried Rice Pilaf with Apricots & Pine Nuts Makes 4 cups (6 to 8 servings) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 2 cups (Rice Cooker) long grain white rice 2-1/4 cups (standard liquid measure) water 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup slivered dried apricots 2 tablespoons t[...]

11 Confetti Pilaf This mixture of wheat berries and brown and wild rices is finished off with green peas and chopped red bell pepper – the look is wonderfully full of color , and the pilaf is perfect with grilled chicken or fish. Makes 4 cups (eight servings) 1/2 cup (Rice Cooker) wheat berries* (not cracked wheat or bulgur) boiling water 1 teasp[...]

12 ENTRÉES Sun-Dried T omato Pearl Couscous Makes 2 cups (four servings) 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion or shallot 1 cup (Rice Cooker) pearl couscous (also known as Israeli couscous)* 3/4 cup (standard liquid measure) low-sodium chicken stock 3/4 cup (standard liquid measure) water 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4[...]

13 Creamy Fontina Risotto with Mushrooms This creamy risotto makes a marvelous side dish or can be served as a first course. Makes 3 cups (serves 6 as a side dish, 4 as a first course) 2-1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter , divided 2-1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1/3 cup finely chopped onion or shallot 1 cup (Rice Cooker) Arborio rice 6 [...]

14 “Not” Fried Rice A quick and healthy version of that carry-out favorite. Makes 4 cups 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 3 ounces chicken tender , cut into 1/4-inch pieces 8 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon soy sauce (can use low-sodium) 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pep[...]

15 Couscous with Shrimp & Scallops Easy enough to be a weeknight entrée. Makes 2 entrée servings 6 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut in half lengthwise 6 ounces bay scallops 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided cooking spray 1 shallot, peeled, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon thyme 1 cup (Rice Cooker) pearl couscous (also kn[...]

Lemony Brown Basmati Rice & Chicken T urn this into a vegetarian entrée by substituting canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained) for the chicken. Makes 2 entrée servings 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast* 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil cooking spray 1-1/2 teaspoons basil, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon unsalted [...]

17 Jambalaya with Sausage & Shrimp Makes 4 cups 4 ounces smoked chicken or turkey andouille sausage* 8 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut in half lengthwise Cooking spray 1 teaspoon good quality olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 3 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper (1/4-inch chop) 3 tablespoons chopped r[...]

18 W ARRANTY Three-Y ear Limited W arranty This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on Cuisinart ™ Rice Cooker . This warranty is available to con- sumers only . Y ou are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart ™ Rice Cooker that was purchased at retail for personal, family , or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable sta[...]

Rice Cooker INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever . T ry some of our other countertop appliances and cookware, and Savor the Good Lif[...]