Cuisinart FRC-800A, Instruction/Recipe Booklet

Page 1: ...TRUCTION RECIPE BOOKLET Cuisinart Rice Plus Multi Cooker with Fuzzy Logic Technology FRC 800A For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using ...

Page 2: ...11 To avoid damage to cord and possible fire or electrocution hazard do not let cord contact hot surfaces including a stove 12 Extreme caution must be used when moving any appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids 13 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 14 Do not operate the Rice Plus Multi Cooker in water or under running water 15 To reduce the risk of ...

Page 3: ...your favourite vegetables our highly intelligent Rice Plus Multi Cooker automatically adjusts the heat and timing for perfect results every time It s easy to use has an extra large capacity and is beautiful to look at Now that s a smart way to cook Assembly Instructions 1 After unpacking your Cuisinart Rice Plus Multi Cooker with Fuzzy Logic Technology wash the non stick cooking pot steaming inser...

Page 4: ...during use 5 Control Panel see detailed illustration page 5 6 Power Cord removable 7 Steaming Tray allows you to steam a variety of foods 8 Aluminum Cooking Pot non stick for easy cleaning 9 Rice Cooker Measuring Cup designed specifically for your Cuisinart Rice Plus Multi Cooker 1 rice cooker cup standard dry measure 10 Soup Spoon 11 Rice Paddle 4 4 5 1 3 2 6 ...

Page 5: ...time 5 Off used to turn off functions and reset unit 6 Keep Warm used to change automatic Keep Warm Time and to start Keep Warm function 7 Time Display used to change display from Current Time to remaining Countdown Time and Ready Time 5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL Detailed programming instructions begin on the following page 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 6: ...y of grains can be cooked using this function barley millet amaranth and couscous a Hard White Rice use for a harder rice texture This function works well when making rice salads b Soft White Rice use if a softer rice texture is desired Sushi Rice select when cooking sushi rice Creates a sticky rice texture Brown Rice use for all brown rice varieties long medium or short grain Also is ideal for th...

Page 7: ...able with paddle or utensil suitable for non stick cookware f Lift and remove the cooking pot from the unit using pot holders Steaming 1 Add 2 liquid measuring cups of water and close lid 2 Select the Steam menu function by pressing the Menu button 3 Use the Hour and Minute button to select the desired time see steaming chart page 14 4 Start steaming by pressing the Start button a The white Start ...

Page 8: ...the Menu button 3 Start cooking a To start cooking press the Start button to heat oil butter The white Start LED will light to indicate that the unit is cooking b Do not use the Finish Time function for soup or slow cooking 4 Once the oil butter has preheated add ingredients to sauté a Once the sauté step is complete add remaining ingredients and switch to the Soup or Slow Cook function b Using th...

Page 9: ...sher Dry all parts after every use If food sticks to the surface of the cooking pot fill with warm soapy water and allow to soak before cleaning 3 If scouring is necessary use a nonabrasive cleanser or liquid detergent with a nylon pad or brush 4 Wipe base of unit with a soft damp cloth or micro febre towel NEVER IMMERSE BASE OF UNIT IN WATER 5 Make sure all parts are cool before storing Store uni...

Page 10: ...ore selecting the appropriate program to finish cooking a dish You can also use the Quick Cook function to prepare commercially packaged pilafs rice and grain mixes If directed to saute ingredients select Quick Cook add specified amount of butter or oil rice vegetables and meat and sauté according to package instructions Then add liquid close the lid and select appropriate cooking function to perf...

Page 11: ...er cup cup standard dry measure Use standard liquid measuring cup Long grain white For these grains use the rice cooker cup provided and the White Rice water level markings on the inside of the bowl Example for 1 rice cooker cup add water up to the White Rice 1 cup line Medium grain white Aromatic white jasmine basmati Quinoa Millet Bulgur wheat Amaranth 1 1 2 2 3 2 4 3 5 3 6 4 7 5 8 6 Couscous Ka...

Page 12: ...ce Wild Rice is a unique grain that does not follow other brown rice measurements For this grain use the rice cooker cup with the measurements listed below and follow the Brown Rice water level markings on the inside of the bowl as listed below 1 cup line 1 2 cup line 2 3 cup line 3 4 cup line 3 5 cup line 4 7 cup line Oatmeal PROGRAM Maximum 6 rice cooker cups unless otherwise specified OATS GRAI...

Page 13: ...ha roasted buckwheat 2 SUSHI RICE PROGRAM RICE GRAIN COOKED YIELD FOR 2 RICE COOKER CUPS White Sushi 4 Brown Sushi 3 BROWN RICE PROGRAM RICE GRAIN COOKED YIELD FOR 1 RICE COOKER CUP unless otherwise specified Long Grain Brown includes aromatic browns like jasmine and basmati 2 Medium Grain Brown 2 Short Grain Brown 2 Wehani 2 Black Rice 2 Wild Rice 2 yield for cup OATMEAL PROGRAM OATS GRAIN COOKED...

Page 14: ...mes below include the 3 minute preheat FOOD AMOUNT PREPARATION COOKING TIME Asparagus 120 g about 15 spears trimmed and halved 8 minutes Baby Bok Choy 2 whole halved 17 minutes Broccoli 300 g 5 centimetre florets 15 minutes Cabbage Leaves 4 leaves cored 6 minutes Carrots Baby 360 g whole 18 minutes Carrots Sliced 180 g about 1 cups sliced 1centimetre thick 11 minutes Green Beans 150 g trimmed 9 mi...

Page 15: ...ice was reheated If your rice comes out too dry when reheated add additional liquid to your cooking pot when reheating in the future Lid was not closed completely Be sure the lid is closed completely during rice cooking Finish Time did not function as expected The Current Time was not set correctly Refer to page 6 for instructions on how to set the clock The Finish Time was not set correctly Refer...

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Page 17: ...d 20 Greek Salad 21 Sushi Rice Perfect Sushi Rice 21 Avocado Scallion Basil Roll 22 Prawn Asparagus Roll 22 Brown Rice Wheat Berry Vegetable Salad 23 Wild Rice Waldorf Salad 24 Tabouleh 24 Brown Rice with Black Beans and Tomatoes 25 Quinoa Fruit Salad 25 Risotto Asparagus Tomato Risotto 26 Butternut Squash Risotto 26 Mixed Mushroom Mascarpone Risotto 27 Traditional Rice Pudding 27 Indian Spiced Ri...

Page 18: ...g pot and toss to combine Add the reserved flaked salmon and toss until just combined Adjust seasonings and serve immediately This dish is just as delicious served chilled Nutritional information per serving based on 1 cup Calories 320 28 from fat carb 45g pro 13g fat 10g sat fat 2g chol 25mg sod 290mg calc 36mg febre 0g Jasmine Thai Scented Rice This rice can be a base to many different dishes Tr...

Page 19: ...usage chicken or turkey cut into 1 centimetre slices 360 g peeled and deveined prawn halved length wise tablespoon extra virgin olive oil cup chopped onion about 1 small 1 3 cup chopped celery about 1 medium stalk cup chopped red bell pepper about medium pepper 2 garlic cloves chopped 2 cooker cups long grain white rice 1 teaspoons dried thyme teaspoon chili powder 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup marin...

Page 20: ...nings and serve immediately Nutritional information per serving based on 1 cup Calories 270 27 from fat carb 42g pro 7g fat 8g sat fat 1g chol 0mg sod 125mg calc 24mg febre 3g Hard Rice Tomato Mozzarella and Basil Rice Salad Setting Hard Makes about 10 cups 3 cooker cups long grain white rice water to the 3 cup white rice marking in cooking pot cup extra virgin olive oil cup thinly sliced fresh ba...

Page 21: ...ng Sushi Makes about 8 cups 3 cooker cups sushi rice rinsed three times and pressed to reduce moisture water to the 3 cup sushi rice marking in cooking pot cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons Mirin teaspoon sea salt Put the rinsed and pressed rice in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart Rice Plus Multi Cooker Add the remaining ingredients stir to combine Select the Sushi function and press Start Once the a...

Page 22: ...s 1 roll Equipment needed sushi rolling mat 1 sheet nori 1 cup Perfect Sushi Rice page 21 4 steamed prawn halved see steaming chart on page 14 2 asparagus spears blanched and halved horizontally 1 to 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds bowl of cold water to help in rolling sushi Cover the sushi mat with plastic wrap to prevent sticking Lay the nori on top of the covered mat Wet hands with cold wate...

Page 23: ... pepper green onions and sun dried tomatoes Toss gently to combine Add the dressing and the parsley toss to combine Adjust seasonings and serve Nutritional information per serving based on cup Calories 155 28 from fat carb 25g pro 4g fat 5g sat fat 1g chol 0mg sod 194mg calc 14mg febre 4g Red Onion Vinaigrette Makes about 1 cup small red onion cut into 1cm dice 1 teaspoons Dijon style mustard 1 te...

Page 24: ...ol When rice has cooled place in a large bowl with the apple cranberries pecans onion and celery Toss gently to combine Add the reserved vinaigrette toss to combine Adjust seasonings and serve Nutritional information per serving based on cup Calories 126 35 from fat carb 20g pro 2g fat 5g sat fat 1g chol 0mg sod 59mg calc 4mg febre 2g Tabouleh Setting Brown Makes about 7 cups 1 cooker cup bulgur w...

Page 25: ...208 6 from fat carb 43g pro 6g fat 1g sat fat 0g chol 0mg sod 172mg calc 41mg febre 4g Quinoa Fruit Salad Setting Brown Makes about 10 cups 2 cooker cups quinoa 2 cups water 1 mango peeled pitted and cubed 1 apple peeled cored and diced 1 pear peeled cored and diced 1 orange peeled and sliced bitter white pith removed cup toasted and chopped pecans 1 tablespoons fresh mint chopped 1 tablespoon pur...

Page 26: ...tternut Squash Risotto Setting Risotto Makes about 8 cups 1 tablespoons unsalted butter cup finely chopped onion cup finely chopped shallots about 1 small 1 garlic clove finely chopped 1 teaspoons sea salt divided 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided 2 cooker cups Arborio rice 2 3 cup dry white wine 4 cups 1cm cubed butternut squash pinch ground nutmeg 4 cups chicken stock hot 1 tablespo...

Page 27: ...d pepper Sauté for about 3 minutes until they are just starting to cook Pour in all of the hot stock Close the lid of the cooker and let the risotto finish cooking Once the audible tone has sounded to indicate the end of cooking open the lid and stir in the reserved thyme basil lemon juice Parmesan and mascarpone Serve immediately If you wish to use the Keep Warm function more stock will need to b...

Page 28: ... beaten eggs and 1 bowl of breadcrumbs seasoned or plain Lightly bread and either bake in a 190 C degree oven or pan fry in hot vegetable or olive oil large frypan set over medium heat Bake cook until evenly browned These are best served immediately Oatmeal Cinnamon Maple Oatmeal Setting Oatmeal Makes about 4 cups 3 cooker cups old fashioned rolled oats not quick cooking 4 cups water teaspoon sea ...

Page 29: ... of the Cuisinart Rice Plus Multi Cooker Slowly stir in the polenta until completely combined Select the Oatmeal function and press Start Once the audible tone has sounded to indicate the end of cooking open the lid and stir in the remaining ingredients Serve immediately Nutritional information per serving based on cup Calories 150 45 from fat carb 17g pro 4g fat 8g sat fat 3g chol 10mg sod 490mg ...

Page 30: ...s 360 2 from fat carb 77g pro 11g fat 1g sat fat 0g chol 0mg sod 440mg calc 55mg febre 7g Basmati Rice with Indian Spices Setting Quick Cook Makes about 12 cups 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoons finely chopped ginger about 1 x 1cm piece peeled 3 garlic cloves finely chopped large onion chopped 1 large white potato peeled and cut into 1cm cubes teaspoon sea salt divided teaspoon fr...

Page 31: ...e lid of the cooker Press Start Once the audible tone has sounded to indicate the end of cooking open the lid Stir and then let rest for 5 minutes Serve Nutritional information per serving based on 1 cup Calories 368 33 from fat carb 45g pro 18g fat 13g sat fat 7g chol 46mg sod 341mg calc 379mg febre 1g Marinara Sauce Settings Quick Cook Slow Cook Makes about 6 cups 2 tablespoons extra virgin oliv...

Page 32: ...ons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin teaspoon ground allspice teaspoon ground cinnamon teaspoon ground coriander teaspoon dried oregano 1 can 400 g diced tomatoes drained and liquid discarded 1 red pepper chopped cup chicken stock tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 bay leaf teaspoon sea salt Put the oil in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart Rice Plus Multi Cooker Select the Quick Cook function and pr...

Page 33: ...170 24 from fat carb 26g pro 6g fat 5g sat fat 1g chol 0mg sod 450mg calc 58mg febre 2g Black Bean Soup Settings Quick Cook Soup Makes about 6 cups 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 240 g sausage we use andouille or spicy turkey sausage 1 cup chopped onion about large cup chopped red bell pepper 2 garlic cloves finely chopped teaspoon dried oregano teaspoon ground cumin teaspoon ground coriander...

Page 34: ...taste and serve Nutritional information per serving based on 1 cup Calories 200 31 from fat carb 28g pro 6g fat 7g sat fat 2g chol 5mg sod 710mg calc 88mg febre 3g Steaming Mixed Garden Vegetables Setting Steaming Makes about 3 cups 2 cups water 120 g broccoli florets 60 g snap peas trimmed 1 medium carrot cut into 1cm slices red bell pepper cut into 2cm pieces yellow bell pepper cut into 2cm piec...

Page 35: ...Cuisinart Rice Plus Multi Cooker Select the Steaming function Set the timer to 23 minutes and press Start Place the marinated tofu and vegetables in the provided steaming tray Once the preheat tone sounds carefully place the steaming tray with the tofu and vegetables in the cooker Close the lid and let cook for the remaining 20 minutes Once the audible tone has sounded to indicate the end of cooki...

Page 36: ...ith a small amount of water Place 2 teaspoons filling in centre Crimp all edges like a pleat and pinch to seal using more water to help if needed Continue to fill the remaining wontons Keep the prepared wontons on a clean tray or cutting board and cover with plastic Put the water in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart Rice Plus Multi Cooker Select the Steam function Set the timer to 14 minutes and pr...

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