User manual MORPHY RICHARDS RICE AND PASTA COOKER

[. . . ] Do not operate any appliance with a damaged lead or plug, or after an appliance has malfunctioned, or has been dropped or damaged in any way. Contact Morphy Richards for advice on examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Always use heat resistant gloves to remove the inner bowl and lid from the cooker. Other safety considerations · The use of attachments or tools not recommended by Morphy Richards may cause fire, electric shock or injury. Extreme caution must be used when moving the cooker when it contains hot food, water, or other hot liquids. [. . . ] 4 Place the inner bowl in the cooker ensuring that there is no pasta or any moisture on the outside of the bowl. 5 Cover with the lid, ensuring that the vent hole in the lid is situated away from you. Note: During cooking it is normal for the lid to rise up slightly and water to bubble around the edge. 8 For all types of pasta we recommend that you follow the cooking time on the Make sure that the rice and pasta is spread over the whole surface of the bowl to ensure even cooking. You may find that for your own personal taste you need to slightly adjust the amount of water added. For a softer rice or pasta add a little more water, and for a firmer rice or pasta a little less water. The cooking times may vary according to the quantity and type of rice or pasta cooked. A thin crust of rice may form on the base, particularly when cooking Italian or easycook type rice, or when cooking smaller quantities. Wiping half a teaspoon of oil over the base may help reduce this forming, but this occurrence is not always preventable. · · · 5 14319 48744 MUK Rice&Pasta cookerSB 30/6/05 2:59 pm Page 6 Recipes Chicken Risotto Serves 4 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 25 minutes A great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey is to make a risotto. It's quick and easy and can be served with a salad or some fresh green vegetables. Olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 small red pepper, de-seeded and chopped 170g / 6oz button mushrooms, sliced 227g / 8oz risotto rice 4 tablespoons white wine 852ml / 11/2 pints chicken stock 1 sachet powdered saffron (optional) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Few sprigs fresh oregano and thyme 340g / 12oz cooked chicken, skinned and diced 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 Wipe a non-stick frying pan lightly with olive oil and heat gently. Add the onion, garlic and red pepper and cook slowly until tender and golden. 2 Place mushrooms, rice, wine, stock and saffron (if using) with the cooked vegetables in the Rice & Pasta Cooker. Season with salt and pepper 3 After 10 minutes, stir in the herbs and cooked chicken - replace lid and continue to cook. Sprinkle with parsley before serving. Pasta al Funghi Serves 4 Preparation time 5 minutes, Cooking time 20 minutes You can use any fresh mushrooms - wild or chestnut ones have a better flavour than button mushrooms. 227g / 8oz dried pasta shapes or tubes Olive oil 454g / 1lb fresh mushrooms, sliced 85g / 3oz lean bacon cubes Pinch of grated nutmeg 142g / 5oz low fat natural fromage frais Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1 level tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 Cook the pasta in the Rice & Pasta Cooker. When it comes to the boil, remove the lid and cook for 15 minutes, then switch the machine off. 2 While the pasta is cooking, wipe a nonstick frying pan with olive oil and place over a low heat. When the pan is hot, add the sliced mushrooms and bacon and cook for about 5 minutes, until golden brown. 3 Gently fold in the fromage frais over a very low heat and heat through gently. 4 Tip the drained pasta into the pan and toss gently to coat it evenly with the sauce. Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan, and serve immediately with a crisp salad. 6 14319 48744 MUK Rice&Pasta cookerSB 30/6/05 2:59 pm Page 7 Spicy Kedgeree Serves 4 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 25 minutes A quick and easy meal, Kedgeree is derived from the traditional Hindhu dish of Khichri, a simple mixture of spiced rice and lentils. [. . . ] 2 The appliance has been used on a voltage supply other than that stamped on the products. 3 Repairs have been attempted by persons other than our service staff (or authorised dealer). 4 Where the appliance has been used for hire purposes or non domestic use. 5 Morphy Richards are not liable to carry out any type of servicing work, under the guarantee. [. . . ]