Risotto and Rice Perfect 8 ® Automatic Risotto and Rice Cooker Instruction/Recipe Booklet RC4900 Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
Contents Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1 Features of your Risotto and Rice Perfect 8 2 How to Cook Risotto 4 How to Cook Rice 5 Tips for Cooking Rice 6 Types of Rice 7 Care and Cleaning 7 Rice Cooking Chart 8 Risotto Recipes 9 Rice Recipes 16 Sushi 21 Making Sushi 22 Important instructions – retain for future use.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR SUNBEAM RISOTTO AND RICE PERFECT • Do not operate the unit on an inclined surface. Use a flat level surface. • Do not move or cover the unit whilst in operation. Unplug before moving. • Do not immerse the heating vessel of the unit in water or any other liquid.
Features of your Risotto and Rice Perfect 8 8 Cup Capacity (16 cups of cooked rice) Prepare from 2 to 8 cups of uncooked rice at any time. 8 cup capacity cooks up to 16 cups of cooked rice. Non-stick Removable Cooking Pan Lightweight pan distributes heat evenly for perfectly cooked risotto and rice every time. The non-stick pan is removable for easy cleaning. Saute Light Illuminates to indicate your machine is in the SAUTE cooking setting.
Risotto Light Illuminates to indicate your machine is in the RISOTTO cooking setting. Keep Warm Light Illuminates to indicate your machine is in the KEEP WARM setting. Keeps your risotto and rice warm for 30 minutes until you are ready to serve. Serving Spoon Ideal for serving rice from the unit. Store in the spoon bracket located on the front of the base of the unit.
How to cook risotto Before using your Risotto and Rice Perfect for the first time wash the removable cooking pan, lid, rice measuring cup and serving spoon in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 1. Using the Sunbeam rice measuring cup provided, measure out the required quantity of rice, making sure that the rice is a level full cup. Refer to the Rice Cooking Charts on page 8. 2. Place the measured rice in a sieve and wash rice thoroughly under cold water.
How to cook rice Before using your Risotto and Rice Perfect for the first time wash the removable cooking pan, lid, rice measuring cup and serving spoon in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 1. Using the rice measuring cup provided, measure out the required quantity of rice, making sure that the rice is a level cup full. Refer to the Rice Cooking Charts on page 8. 2. Place the measured rice in a sieve and wash rice thoroughly under cold water. Continue washing rice until water runs clear.
Tips for cooking rice 1. For fluffier rice, add a little extra water, for firmer rice reduce the amount of water. By adding too much water, excess may overflow during cooking. It is recommended to follow the charts on page 8, and then adjust to your liking when the cooking cycle has finished. 2. Brown rice and Arborio rice need more liquid to cook, which results in the build up of starchy bubbles foaming around the lid. This can cause spitting from the air vent.
Types of Rice There are three main types of rice: Short Grain: The grains are short and plump. When cooked the grains are soft and sticky with a glossy appearance. Varieties of short grain rice: Japanese Koshihikari - a soft sticky rice, sold as “sushi rice” and used to make sushi Pearl – a soft sticky rice used to make puddings and desserts. Medium Grain: the grains are medium in size. When cooked the grains are tender, moist and tend to stick together.
Rice Cooking Chart White Rice Uncooked rice Rice Cups Water Time Grams (g) Rice Cups mls Pan Level 1 Cup 150g 1 Cup 180mls 2 Cup 300g 2 Cups 360mls 2 25 Minutes 3 Cups 450g 3 Cups 540mls 3 26-27 Minutes 4 Cups 600g 4 Cups 720mls 4 28-29 Minutes 5 Cups 750g 5 Cups 900mls 5 31-32 Minutes 6 Cups 900g 6 Cups 1080mls 6 34-35 Minutes 7 Cups 1050g 7 Cups 1260mls 7 36-37 Minutes 8 Cups 1300g 8 Cups 1440 mls 8 37-38 Minutes 20 Minutes Brown/Aborio Rice Uncooked r
Risotto Recipes All the recipes have been specifically created and tested by the Sunbeam Test Kitchen for the Risotto and Rice Perfect. We hope you enjoy.
Risotto Recipes continued Asparagus and Prosciutto Risotto 1 tablespoon olive oil Pumpkin and Feta Cheese Risotto Serves 4-6 800g butternut pumpkin, cut into 2 cm pieces 100g sliced prosciutto Olive oil spray 1 onion, finely chopped Serves 4-6 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 leek, halved lengthways, finely sliced 450g Arborio rice, rinsed (3 rice cups) 2 cloves garlic, crushed 450g Arborio rice, rinsed (3 rice cups) 800ml chicken or vegetable stock (4½ rice cups) 800mls chi
Risotto Recipes continued Cheese Filled Risotto Balls Makes about 50 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 450g Arborio rice, rinsed (3 rice cups) 800mls chicken or vegetable stock (4½ rice cups) ½ cup basil, finely chopped ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese 1 egg, lightly beaten Salt and pepper, to taste 100g mozzarella, cut into 1cm pieces 1 cup dried breadcrumbs 1. Press MENU button to SAUTÉ. Heat oil in pan. 2.
Risotto Recipes continued Roast Vegetable Risotto 1 red capsicum, sliced Serves 4-6 Salmon Risotto 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium zucchini, halved, sliced 6 long green onions, finely sliced 1 large eggplant, cut into 3cm pieces 2 cloves garlic, crushed Serves 4-6 Olive oil spray 450g Arborio rice, rinsed (3 rice cups) 1 tablespoon olive oil 800mls chicken stock (4½ rice cups) 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 lemon, rind finely grated and juiced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 150g smoked salmon, f
Risotto Recipes continued Chicken, Mushroom and Pesto Risotto Spicy Sausage, Kumara and Rocket Risotto 2 tablespoons olive oil 500g chicken thigh fillets, diced Serves 4-6 700g kumara, peeled, cut into 2 ½ cm pieces 1 medium leek, halved lengthways, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 400g spicy sausages, sliced Serves 4-6 Olive oil spray 400g button mushrooms, sliced 450g Arborio rice, rinsed (3 rice cups) ½ cup basil pesto 800mls chicken stock (4½ rice cups) 4
Risotto Recipes continued Seafood Marinara Risotto 2 tablespoons olive oil Serves 4-6 1 medium leek, halved lengthways, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 400g seafood marinara mix 450g Arborio rice, rinsed (3 rice cups) 180mls white wine (1 rice cup) 600mls chicken or fish stock (3½ rice cups) 1 cup frozen peas, thawed ½ cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Lemon wedges and parmesan, to serve 1. Press MENU button to SAUTÉ. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in pan. 2.
Risotto Recipes continued Sweet Risotto 50g butter Serves 4-6 350g Arborio Rice, rinsed (2 rice cups) 1.25L milk (7 rice cups) Cherry Chocolate Rice Pudding- Add 100g roughly chopped dark chocolate to finished sweet risotto. Stir until chocolate is melted and fully incorporated. Stir through ½ cup of poached cherries. Serve warm. 1 vanilla bean, split, scraped 180mls cream (1 rice cup) ¹/³ cup sugar 1. Press MENU button to SAUTÉ. Melt butter in pan. 2. Add rice and stir until well coated.
Rice Recipes Yellow Coconut Rice Serves: 4-6 450g jasmine rice, rinsed (3 rice cups) Brown Rice Salad Serves: 4-6 300g brown rice, rinsed (2 rice cups) 270mls coconut milk (1½ rice cups) 450mls water (2½ rice cups) 270mls water (1½ rice cups) 4 long green onions, finely sliced 3 teaspoons brown sugar 185g can tuna in oil, drained 2 teaspoons fish sauce ¹/³ cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon ground turmeric ½ cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped 4 long green onions, finely sliced ¹/³ cu
Rice Recipes continued Middle Eastern Chicken Pilaf Serves: 4-6 300g basmati rice, rinsed (2 rice cups) Fried Rice 1 tablespoon peanut oil 360mls chicken stock (2 rice cups) 2 eggs, lightly beaten 300g cooked chicken, shredded 100g bacon rashers, chopped Serves 6-8 1 cup frozen peas, cooked 300g long grain rice, rinsed (2 rice cups) 3 long green onions, finely sliced 360mls water (2 rice cups) ¹/³ cup currants 4 long green onions, finely sliced ¹/³ cup pistachio kernels, toasted ¼ cup flat-
Rice Recipes continued Smoked Trout Kedgeree 2 tablespoons olive oil Serves 4-6 Vegetarian Biryani 20g butter 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cloves garlic, crushed ¾ cup balti paste 2 teaspoons curry powder 2 cardamom pods, bruised 300g basmati rice, rinsed (2 rice cups) 2 cloves 360mls water (2 rice cups) 1 cinnamon stick Serves 4 -6 180g smoked trout fillet, flaked 450g basmati rice, rinsed (3 rice cups) 1 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced 540mls vegetable stock (3 ri
Rice Recipes continued Pilaf with Spinach and Pine Nuts 2 tablespoons oil Serves 4-6 1 onion, sliced 300g white rice, rinsed (2 rice cups) 360mls vegetable stock (2 rice cups) 100g spinach 80g pine nuts Salt and pepper, to taste 1. Press MENU button to SAUTÉ. Heat oil in pan. 2. Add onion cook until golden. Add rice and stir to coat. Add stock and spinach. Place lid on pan. 3. Press MENU button to RICE. When cooking is complete, it will automatically switch to KEEP WARM.
Rice Recipes continued Citrus Herb Rice 1 tablespoon oil Serves 3-4 2cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, grated 360g long grain white rice, rinsed (2 rice cups) 360mls chicken stock (2 rice cups) 2 bunches coriander 2 long green onions, finely sliced ¹/³ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice Salt and pepper, to taste 1. Press MENU button to SAUTÉ. Add oil and ginger. Cook stirring until soft. Add rice and stir to coat. Add stock. Place lid on pan. 2.
Sushi You will find it a pleasure to be able to make your very own sushi with these simple steps. You will need to use Japanese style sushi rice which is a type of short grain rice and is readily available at good supermarkets. The cup measurement below is using the cup provided with your Sunbeam Risotto and Rice Perfect. Sushi Rice 3 cups sushi rice 3 cups water Sushi Vinegar ¹/³ cup rice vinegar 2 ½ tablespoons sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1. P lace rice in a fine sieve and wash until the water runs clear.
Making Sushi Before you make sushi you will need to purchase a bamboo mat for rolling your sushi. For best results lightly dampen your mat before using.
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Need help with your appliance? Contact our customer service team or visit our website for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance. In Australia Visit www.sunbeam.com.au Or call 1300 881 861 In New Zealand Visit www.sunbeam.co.nz Or call 0800 786 232 is a registered trademark. ‘Rice Perfect’ is a trademark of Sunbeam Corporation. Made in China. Due to minor changes in design or otherwise, the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet. © Copyright.
