User manual CUISINART CRC-400

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION & RECIPE BOOKLET Rice Cooker/Steamer CRC-400 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the Rice Cooker/Steamer housing in water or any other liquid. If housing falls into liquid, unplug the cord from outlet immediately. To avoid possible accidental injury, close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. [. . . ] 54mg · fiber 1g Forbidden Rice Salad This black rice was once reserved only for the Emperor, forbidden to all others. Makes about 3 cups (6 servings) ¾ 11/3 1 cup (Rice Cooker) Forbidden Rice cups (standard liquid measure) water sweet potato (6 ounces), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes Miso Dressing (recipe follows) 3 ¼ 2 green onions (include 2-3 inches of green), trimmed and chopped cup dried cranberries tablespoons toasted chopped pecans *Miso is available at Asian grocery stores and health food markets. Wheat Berry & Vegetable Salad Makes 6 cups salad (12 servings) 1 1½ ¼ 2 cup (Rice Cooker) wheat berries* cups (standard liquid measure) water teaspoon kosher salt cup cut corn (use frozen, thawed) cup (2 oz. ) shredded zucchini cup chopped red bell pepper cup chopped green onion cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes tablespoons Red Onion Vinaigrette (recipe, page 8) tablespoons chopped fresh parsley /3 ½ ½ ¼ ¼ 4 2 Rinse and drain rice. After 20 minutes of cooking, lift lid and place steaming tray on top of cooking bowl, then cover immediately. Add cooled sweet potato, green onions, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and 1 to 2 more tablespoons Miso Dressing. Add more dressing to taste if desired. Nutritional information per serving (½ cup), made with 4 tablespoons dressing: Calories 138 (33% from fat) · carb. 15mg · fiber 2 Soak the wheat berries in 2 inches of water for 1 hour. Drain and place in cooking bowl of Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/Steamer. Turn on and cook until all water is absorbed and unit switches to Warm, about 35 minutes. When wheat berries are cooled, place in a medium bowl with the corn, zucchini, red pepper, green onion, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add 4 tablespoons of the dressing (cover and refrigerate remaining dressing for another use) and the parsley; toss to combine. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. *Wheat berries can be found in many well-stocked Miso Dressing Makes ½ cup 1 ½ ½ ¼ 1 3 2 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced teaspoon dry mustard teaspoon ginger cup fresh lemon juice tablespoon sherry vinegar tablespoons vegetable oil tablespoons yellow miso* teaspoon toasted sesame oil grocery stores, specialty food stores or health food stores. They can be cooked in cereals, pilafs and breads and add a nutty flavor. Wheat berries should be soaked prior to using to soften. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 110 (46% from fat) · carb. 14mg · fiber 3g Place garlic, mustard, ginger, lemon juice and vinegar in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until emulsified. Add miso and oil. Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories 64 (81% from fat) · carb. 5mg · fiber 0g 10 SIDE DISHES Curried Rice Pilaf with Apricots & Pine Nuts Makes 4 cups (6 to 8 servings) 1 ½ 1½ ½ 2 2¼ 1 ½ 2 tablespoon unsalted butter cup chopped onion teaspoons curry powder teaspoon turmeric cups (Rice Cooker) long grain white rice cups (standard liquid measure) water teaspoon kosher salt cup slivered dried apricots tablespoons toasted pine nuts 2 1 green onions, trimmed and chopped (include several inches of green) cup chopped toasted pistachios /3 Place cooking bowl in Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/ Steamer. Add three rices and herbs de Provence; stir to coat with butter, using rice paddle. Cover; turn on and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 39 minutes ­ unit will then switch to Warm. Sprinkle the dried cranberries and chopped green onions on top of the rice. Serve immediately. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 134 (18% from fat) · carb. 16mg · fiber 2g Place the rice cooking bowl in the Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/Steamer. Add the chopped onion, curry powder and turmeric to the melted butter; stir with rice paddle to coat. [. . . ] Except as otherwise required under applicable state law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/Steamer will be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal home use for three years from the date of original purchase. We suggest that you complete and return the enclosed product registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase. However, return of this product registration card does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. [. . . ]