Cuisinart CRC400E manual

INSTRUCTION & RECIPE BOOKLET Rice Cooker/Steamer For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always r ead the instruction book carefully before using. CRC-400[...]

IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 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/Steamer housing in water or any other liquid. If housing[...]

P ARTS AND FEA TURES 1. Glass Lid with Steam V ent: See-through glass lid allows you to view the rice while the steam vent helps to prevent splattering. 2. Steaming T ray: Allows you to steam a variety of foods while the rice is cooking. 3. Cooking Bowl: Nonstick coating prevents the rice from sticking to the bowl. 4. Stainless Steel Housing: Durab[...]

• The rice cooker will switch to the W arm cycle when it has finished cooking. At this time, you may stir in chopped raw vegetables such as green onions, slivered snow peas, shr edded carrots, or even grape tomatoes to add texture to the dish – they will warm while the rice is resting, and if served in 5 to 10 minutes will retain their unique t[...]

added 2 cups of raw rice, add water to line 2 (white rice only). 5. Cover the cooking bowl with lid. Make sure the steam vent is facing toward the back of the unit. 6. Plug in unit. 7. Set to the cook position by pressing the switch down. The Cook LED light will be illuminated. 8. Rice cooker will heat and cook the rice. Cooking time will vary , de[...]

6 Guide for Cooking Rice Cooking times will vary according to amount and temperatur e of cooking liquid. The simplest way to cook long grain (converted) white rice is to place rice in cooking bowl and add liquid to appropriate line marking. For example, using the rice measuring cup pr ovided, fill cooking bowl with 2 cups rice. Then, add water to t[...]

7 Guide for Steaming V egetables, Poultry , Seafood and Hard-Cooked Eggs Place indicated amount of water into the 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. Begin timing when unit is turned on. C[...]

8 RECIPES For all recipes in this Instruction & Recipe Booklet, use the included Rice Cooker Measure Cup to measure the rice or grain. Use a standar d liquid measure cup (1 cup = 8 ounces = 16 tablespoons) to measure all liquids. (This keeps your Rice Cooker Measure Cup dry for measuring dry rice/grain.) The Rice Cooker Measure Cup = ¾ cup sta[...]

9 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 and seeded, cut into ¼-inch dice 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon turmeric ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, divided 1½ cups (Rice Cooker) long grain white rice 2¼ [...]

10 Forbidden Rice Salad This black rice was once reserved only for the Emperor , forbidden to all others. Makes about 3 cups (6 servings) ¾ cup (Rice Cooker) Forbidden Rice 1 1 ⁄ 3 cups (standard liquid measur e) water 1 sweet potato (6 ounces), peeled and cut into ½ -inch cubes Miso Dressing (r ecipe follows) 3 green onions (include 2-3 inches[...]

11 SIDE DISHES Curried Rice Pilaf with Apricots & Pine Nuts Makes 4 cups (6 to 8 servings) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ½ cup chopped onion 1½ teaspoons curry powder ½ teaspoon turmeric 2 cups (Rice Cooker) long grain white rice 2¼ cups (standard liquid measur e) water 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ cup slivered dried apricots 2 tablespoons toas[...]

12 Confetti Pilaf This mixture of wheat berries and br own and wild rice is finished off with gr een 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 (8 servings) ½ cup (Rice Cooker) wheat berries* (not cracked wheat or bulgur) boiling water 1 teaspoon [...]

13 ENTRÉES Sun-Dried T omato Pearl Couscous Makes 2 cups (4 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)* ¾ cup (standard liquid measur e) low-sodium chicken stock ¾ cup (standard liquid measur e) water ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup [...]

14 Cr eamy Fontina Risotto with Mushr ooms 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) 2½ teaspoons unsalted butter , divided 2½ teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 ⁄ 3 cup finely chopped onion or shallot 1 cup (Rice Cooker) Arborio rice [...]

15 “Not” Fried Rice A quick and healthy version of that carry-out favorite. Makes 4 cups cooking spray 3 ounces chicken tender , cut into ¼-inch pieces ½ teaspoon sesame oil 8 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon soy sauce (can use low-sodium) 1 teaspoon rice vinegar ¼ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon freshly gr oun[...]

16 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[...]

17 Lemony Br own Basmati Rice & Chicken T ur n 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 1½ teaspoons basil, divided 1 teaspoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon finely chop[...]

18 Jambalaya with Sausage & Shrimp Makes 4 cups 4 ounces smoked chicken or turkey andouille sausage* cooking spray 8 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut in half lengthwise 1 teaspoon good quality olive oil ½ cup finely chopped onions ¼ cup finely chopped celery 3 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper (¼-inch chop) 3 tablespoons chopped red [...]

19 W ARRANTY Limited Thr ee-Y ear W arranty This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on Cuisinart ® Rice Cooker/Steamer . This warranty is available to consumers only . Y ou are a consum- er if you own a Cuisinart ® Rice Cooker/Steamer that was purchased at r etail for personal, family , or household use. Except as otherwise requir ed und[...]

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