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CRC-400 IB-4932 final 1/15/04 4:25 PM Page 3 IMPORTANT FOR HOUSEHOLD SAFEGUARDS USE ONLY SPECIAL CORD SET 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or INSTRUCTIONS: knobs. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the 3. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do risks of becoming entangled in or tipping over a not immerse the Rice Cooker housing in water longer cord. or any other liquid. If housing falls into liquid, Longer extension cords are available a
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CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 4 FEATURES AND BENEFITS IMPORTANT GUIDELINES 1. Glass Lid w/ Stainless Steel Rim and Steam • This appliance generates steam. Do not operate Vent: See-through glass lid allows you to view uncovered. the rice while the steam vent helps to prevent • Do not use your Rice Cooker under wall hanging splattering. Stainless steel rim accents cabinets; the escaping steam could cause any kitchen. damage. 2. Steaming Tray: Allows you to steam a variety • Do not
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CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 5 Allow your rice to rest on the "Warm" Setting for rice. Use our recipes as a guide, then create 5 to 10 minutes before serving for best results. your own combinations. Do not remove the cover and peek. • When steaming vegetables, clean them and • After rice “rests” for 5 to 10 minutes, open Rice trim to similar size. Follow Vegetable Steaming Cooker cover and stir rice gently with rice paddle Guide for steaming vegetables alone. To steam or a wooden
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CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 6 3. Measure desired amount of raw rice with the Steaming Only measuring cup provided. Rinse rice if needed. 1. Make sure unit is unplugged. See “Cooking Rice Chart” for rice to water ratios. 2. Fill cooking pot with the suggested amount of water based on the "Steaming Vegetables 4. Choose one of the following ways to add water Chart". or stock for cooking: 3. Fill the steaming tray with open end facing up. a. Using the measuring cup provided for rice,
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03CU13562 CRC-400 IB v4 1/14/04 7:32 PM Page 7 COOKING CHARTS Cooking Rice Cooking times will vary according to amount and temperature of cooking liquid. The simplest way to cook long grain (converted) white rice is to place rice in Rice Cooking Bowl and add liquids to appropriate line marking. For example, using the rice measuring cup provided, fill cooking pot with 1 cup rice. Then, add water to the 1 cup water marking inside the pot. If using 2 cups of rice, add water to the 2 cup water ma
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CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 8 Steaming Vegetables, Poultry, Seafood or Hard Cooked Eggs Place indicated amount of water into the Rice Cooking Bowl. The amount needed will vary according to the type of food being cooked. Arrange foods in a single layer in the steaming tray. Vegetables should be cut in similar sizes as indicated. Cooking times are approximate and will yield cooked but crisp/tender vegetables. Add more time for more tender/softer vegetables or cut back on time for
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CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 9 ® Wild Pecan Rice RECIPES Waldorf Salad Your Rice Cooker comes with a 6-ounce (12 table- ® Wild Pecan Aromatic Rice is of type of long-grain spoons or 3/4 of a standard 1-cup measure) rice. The nutty aroma and flavor are natural to the measuring cup. All recipes in this Instruction & ® rice. We use the Wild Pecan Rice here to make Recipe Book are written using the rice/grain/cereal a Waldorf type salad with apples and dried cranber- measured with
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CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 10 Stir gently to combine. Transfer to a decorative bowl Yellow Rice and Black to serve. If not serving immediately, cover and Bean Salad refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. This colorful salad is delicious with grilled seafood. Nutritional information per serving (1/2 cup): Garnish with sliced avocado. Calories 128 (39% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 3g • Makes 8 cups fat 6g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 88mg • 1 cucumbe
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CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 11 Place garlic, mustard, ginger, lemon juice and vine- Forbidden Rice Salad gar in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until emulsi- This black rice was once reserved only for the fied. Add Miso and oil. Emperor, forbidden to all others. Nutritional information per tablespoon: Makes about 3 cups (6 servings) Calories 64 (81% from fat) • carb. 3g • pro. 1g • fat 6g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 184mg • 3/4 cup (Rice Cooker) Forbidden Rice calc. 5mg • f
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CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 12 2 green onions, trimmed and chopped SIDE DISHES (include several inches of green) 1/3 cup chopped toasted pistachios Curried Rice Pilaf with ™ Place Rice Cooker Bowl in Cuisinart Rice Cooker. Place butter in Rice Cooker Bowl. Cover and turn Apricots & Pine Nuts on; cook 2 minutes. Add celery and shallot to Makes 4 cups (6 to 8 servings) melted butter; stir with rice paddle. Cover; cook 2 minutes. Add three rices and herbs de Provence; 1 tablespoo
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CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 13 Confetti Pilaf Creamy Parmesan Risotto This mixture of wheat berries and brown and wild with Asparagus rices is finished off with green peas and chopped Use vegetable stock to make this a vegetarian dish. red bell pepper – the look is wonderfully full of color, Makes 3 cups (serves six as a side dish, 4 as a first and the pilaf is perfect with grilled chicken or fish. course, 2 as an entrée) Makes 4 cups (eight servings) Cooking spray 1/2 cup (R
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CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 14 Saffron Risotto ENTRÉES with Snow Peas Makes two entrée servings or 4 side dish servings Sun-Dried Tomato (2 cups total) Pearl Couscous 2-1/4 cups (standard liquid measure) water Makes 2 cups (four servings) 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or shallot 2 tablespoons minced carrot 1 cup (Rice Cooker) pearl couscous
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CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 15 Creamy Fontina Risotto Red Beans & Rice with Mushrooms This version of the traditional long cooking New Orleans dish can be made in less than 30 minutes This creamy risotto makes a marvelous side dish or ™ in the Cuisinart Rice Cooker. can be served as a first course. Makes 4 cups Makes 3 cups (serves 6 as a side dish, 4 as a first course) 4 ounces smoked chicken or turkey andouille sausage* 2-1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided Cooking spray 2-
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CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 16 vegetables to a medium bowl, along with the “Not” Fried Rice steamed chicken and shrimp and mung bean sprouts. Drizzle the soy mixture over the rice and A quick and healthy version of that carry-out stir to combine. Serve immediately. favorite. Nutritional information per serving: Makes 4 cups Calories 286 (12% from fat) • carb. 42 g • pro. 20g • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil fat 4g • sat.fat 1g • chol. 75mg • sod. 566mg • 3 ounces chicken tender, calc.
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CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 17 Couscous with Risi e Bisi with Shrimp Shrimp & Scallops The traditional Venetian comfort food, Rice & Peas, is taken a step further and garnished with steamed Easy enough to be a weeknight entrée. shrimp to make it a complete meal. Makes 2 entrée servings Makes 2 entrée servings 6 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined, 8 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut in half lengthwise halved lengthwise 6 ounces bay scallops 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, di
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CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 18 Lemony Brown Basmati Teriyaki Steamed Chicken Rice & Chicken with Cranberry Wild Rice Turn this into a vegetarian entrée by substituting You may substitute turkey cutlet or tenderloin for canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained) for the chicken. the chicken. Makes 2 entrée servings Makes 2 entrée servings 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken 1 tablespoon honey breast* 2 teaspoons dry sherry 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive o
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CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 19 Jambalaya with Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Sausage & Shrimp No fuss, no stir, no boiling over, no burnt pan! Hot oatmeal has never been so easy to serve as it is Makes 4 cups ® when cooked in your Cuisinart Rice Cooker. 4 ounces smoked chicken or turkey Makes 4 servings (about 3/4 cup each) andouille sausage* 2 cups (Rice Cooker) rolled oats 8 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut in (not quick cooking) half lengthwise 3 cups (standard liquid measure)
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CRC-400 IB-4932 rev 1/14/04 7:46 PM Page 20 nary household use. These warranties exclude all inci- WARRANTY dental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse- Three-Year Limited quential damages, so the foregoing limitation may not Warranty apply to you. This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on ™ California Residents Only Cuisinart Rice Cooker. This warranty is available to con- ™ sumers only. You are a consumer if you own
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CRC-400 IB-4932_OP 1/2/04 5:57 PM Page 1 INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET Juicers Toasters Egg Food Coffeemakers Cooker Processors Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever. Try some of our other countertop appliances and ™ cookware, and Savor the Good Life . www.cuisinart.com © 2004 Cuisinart ® Cuisinart is a registered trademark of Cuisinart 150 Milford Road East Windsor, NJ 08520 Printed in China 03CU13562 Rice Cooker CRC
