Instructions / Assembly
VEGETABLE
CUPS OF
LIQUID
COOKING TIME
(MINUTES)
Asparagus (cut, spears) 1 2
Beans (green, wax, french style) 1 1 – 2
Broccoli 1 1 – 2
Brussels Sprouts 1 2 – 3
Cauliflower 1 1 – 2
Corn Cut 1 1 – 2
Corn on Cob 1 2 – 3
Lima Beans 1 1 – 2
Mixed Vegetables 1 1 – 2
Peas 1 1 – 2
Peas and Carrots 1 1 – 2
Spinach 1 2 – 4
FROZEN VEGETABLE TIMETABLE
dry beans and peas
The pressure cooker is ideal for preparing dry beans and peas
quickly. However, dry beans and peas have a tendency to froth
and foam during cooking, which could cause the vent pipe to
become blocked. Therefore, it is necessary to use the following
cautions when pressure cooking dry beans and peas:
(1) Never fill the cooker over the
1
⁄
2
full line (this includes
beans, ingredients, and water).
(2) Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking.
(3) Allow pressure to drop of its own accord.
SOAKING BEANS AND PEAS — Soaking is strongly recom-
mended for all beans and peas, except lentils and black-eyed peas,
for even cooking and to remove water-soluble, gas-producing
starches. Soaking can be done using the traditional or the quick-
soak method.
Traditional method: Clean and rinse beans; cover with three
times as much water as beans. Soak 4 to 8 hours. Drain.
Quick method: Clean and rinse beans; cover with three times as
much water as beans. Bring beans to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 to 2 hours. Drain.
COOKING BEANS AND PEAS — After soaking, rinse beans
and remove any loose skins. Place beans in pressure cooker. Add
fresh water to just cover the beans and add 1 tablespoon vegetable
oil. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe
and cook according to the times in the timetable on page 54. For
more firm beans for salads and side dishes and when cooking
less than 2 cups of beans or peas, use the shorter time. For soups
and stews, use the longer time. After cooking is complete, allow
pressure to drop of its own accord.
FOR DRy bEANS AND PEAS,
DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER
½
FULL!
OPERATINg ThE COOKER wIThOUT COOKINg LIqUID OR
ALLOwINg ThE COOKER TO bOIL DRy wILL DAmAgE ThE COOKER.
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