CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM Page 2 INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET Rice Cooker CRC-400C For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM Page 3 FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks of becoming entangled in or tipping over a longer cord. 3. To 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.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM Page 4 FEATURES AND BENEFITS IMPORTANT GUIDELINES 1. Glass Lid w/ Stainless Steel Rim and Steam Vent: See-through glass lid allows you to view the rice while the steam vent helps to prevent splattering. Stainless steel rim accents any kitchen. • This appliance generates steam. Do not operate uncovered. 2. Steaming Tray: Allows you to steam a variety of foods while the rice is cooking. • Do not use metal utensils.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM 5 to 10 minutes before serving for best results. Do not remove the cover and peek. Page 5 your own combinations. • When steaming vegetables, clean them and trim to similar size. Follow Vegetable Steaming Guide for steaming vegetables alone. To steam vegetables while preparing rice, use Vegetable Steaming Guide to time when to add vegetables in steaming tray to the Rice Cooker. Most vegetables can be added about 10 minutes before rice has finished cooking.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM 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. Page 6 Steaming Only 1. Make sure unit is unplugged. 2. Fill cooking pot with the suggested amount of water based on the "Steaming Vegetables Chart". 4. Choose one of the following ways to add water or stock for cooking: 3. Fill the steaming tray with open end facing up. a.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM Page 7 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 water to the 1 cup water marking inside the pot.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM Page 8 Steaming Vegetables, 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. Vegetables should be cut in similar sizes as indicated. Cooking times are approximate and will yield cooked but crisp/tender vegetables.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM Page 9 RECIPES Wild Pecan® Rice Waldorf Salad Your Rice Cooker comes with a 6-ounce (12 tablespoons 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). Wild Pecan® Aromatic Rice is of type of long-grain rice.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM Page 10 Nutritional information per serving (1/2 cup): Calories 128 (39% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 3g • fat 6g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 88mg • calc. 18mg • fiber 2g Yellow Rice and Black Bean Salad This colourful salad is delicious with grilled seafood. Garnish with sliced avocado. Makes 8 cups (2L) 1 1-1/2 1 1 3/4 1-1/2 2-1/4 1 2 1 1/4 1/4 6 1 1 1 1/2 1/4 1-2 1/4 Greek Rice Salad cucumber, peeled & seeded, cut in 1/4-inch (0.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM Place garlic, mustard, ginger, lemon juice and vinegar in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until emulsified. Add Miso and oil. Forbidden Rice Salad This black rice was once reserved only for the Emperor, forbidden to all others. Nutritional information per tablespoon (15ml): Calories 64 (81% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 1g • fat 6g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 184mg • calc.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM 1/3 SIDE DISHES Makes 4 cups (1L) (6 to 8 servings) tablespoon (15ml) unsalted butter cup (125ml) chopped onion teaspoons (7ml) curry powder teaspoon (2ml) turmeric cups (Rice Cooker) long grain white rice cups (560ml) water teaspoon (5ml) kosher salt cup (125ml) slivered dried apricots tablespoons (30ml) toasted pine nuts Nutritional information per serving: Calories 134 (18% from fat) • carb. 23g • pro. 4g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 5mg • sod.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM Page 13 Confetti Pilaf Creamy Parmesan Risotto with Asparagus 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. Use vegetable stock to make this a vegetarian dish.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM Page 14 Saffron Risotto with Snow Peas ENTRÉES Sun-Dried Tomato Pearl Couscous Makes two entrée servings or 4 side dish servings (2 cups total) 2-1/4 1/4 1/2 1/2 2 2 2 3/4 3 Makes 2 cups (500ml) (four servings) 1 3 1 3/4 3/4 1/4 1/4 1/2 1 teaspoon (5ml) extra virgin olive oil tablespoons (45ml) finely chopped onion or shallot cup (Rice Cooker) pearl couscous (also known as Israeli couscous)* cup (188ml) low-sodium chicken stock cup (188ml) water teaspoon (1m
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM Creamy Fontina Risotto with Mushrooms Red Beans & Rice This version of the traditional long cooking New Orleans dish can be made in less than 30 minutes in the Cuisinart™ Rice Cooker. This creamy risotto makes a marvelous side dish or can be served as a first course.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM vegetables to a medium bowl, along with the steamed chicken and shrimp and mung bean sprouts. Drizzle the soy mixture over the rice and stir to combine. Serve immediately. “Not” Fried Rice A quick and healthy version of that carry-out favourite. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 286 (12% from fat) • carb. 42 g • pro. 20g • fat 4g • sat.fat 1g • chol. 75mg • sod. 566mg • calc.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM Couscous with Shrimp & Scallops Risi e Bisi with Shrimp The traditional Venetian comfort food, Rice & Peas, is taken a step further and garnished with steamed shrimp to make it a complete meal. Easy enough to be a weeknight entrée.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM Page 18 Lemony Brown Basmati Rice & Chicken Teriyaki Steamed Chicken with Cranberry Wild Rice Turn this into a vegetarian entrée by substituting canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained) for the chicken. You may substitute turkey cutlet or tenderloin for the chicken.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM Jambalaya with Sausage & Shrimp Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal No fuss, no stir, no boiling over, no burnt pan! Hot oatmeal has never been so easy to serve as it is when cooked in your Cuisinart® Rice Cooker.
CRC-400C IB-4932A-CAN eng 3/23/04 6:14 PM Page 20 allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitation may not apply to you. WARRANTY Three-Year Limited Warranty Before Returning Your Cuisinart Product This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on Cuisinart™ Rice Cooker. This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart™ Rice Cooker that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use.
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