Toastmaster TRC7 - Manual (Page 12)

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Automatic Rice Cooker Use and Care Guide
Cooking Rice
General Information
Rice is grown on marshy land that floods easily. It does not need to be
milled or ground; only the outer husks must be removed, leaving behind
what is known as brown or whole rice, the most nutritious of rices.
Information has recently been published about more healthful ways
to eat, by consuming less fat, less protein and more complex
carbohydrates in our diets. Because brown rice is about 8% protein,
87% carbohydrates and almost no fat, it is a perfect ingredient in a
healthful diet.
Because rice is a valuable source of carbohydrates, it is starchy by
nature. To obtain fluffier, less starchy rice, you can rinse the rice
before cooking. But by rinsing or soaking the rice, you lose some of
the vitamins, which are water soluble. Therefore, rinsing or soaking
rice is not recommended because of the nutrient loss.
Types of Rice
Brown Rice - Contains more vitamin B complex, iron and calcium and
takes longer to cook (about 50 minutes) than white rice. Its flavor is
nutty and its texture is chewy. (See Cooking Chart on page 11.)
White Rice - Includes several kinds of white rice, most of which can
be prepared in your Automatic Rice Cooker.
(See Cooking Chart on page 11.)
Long-Grain Rice - Less starchy than short-grain rice, so it separates
into individual grains more than short-grain rice.
Short-Grain Rice - More moist and tender than long-grain rice. It has
a softer texture and starchier flavor.
White rice will take about 20-25 minutes to cook, (brown rice
approximately 50 minutes). When rice is done, the Automatic Rice
Cooker will automatically go into the WARM Mode and the AMBER
ON/WARM
Light will go on. Allow rice to stand on WARM for 10 to
15 minutes to ensure fluffy rice. You can keep cooked rice on the
WARM setting for several hours without the taste of the rice being
affected. Do not remove Cover until ready to serve. The Inner Pot
remains very hot after cooking or keeping warm. Use a pot holder
when handling.
Long Grain Brown Rice Cooking Chart
Allow about 50 minutes to cook brown rice. The Automatic Rice
Cooker automatically switches from COOK Mode (RED Light) to
WARM Mode (AMBER Light) when all the liquid evaporates from the
Inner Pot. However, for fluffy rice, allow rice to stand for
approximately 10 minutes, covered, on WARM before serving.
NOTE: Always place rice in Inner Pot before adding water.
Long Grain White Rice Cooking Chart
Allow about 25 minutes to cook white rice. The Automatic Rice
Cooker automatically switches from COOK Mode (RED Light) to
WARM Mode (AMBER Light) when all the liquid evaporates from the
Inner Pot. However, for fluffy rice, allow rice to stand for
approximately 15 minutes, covered, on WARM before serving.
Amount of Raw Rice Water Level Approx. Number
of 1/2 cup servings
2 Rice Measuring Cups to 4-cup line 8
3 Rice Measuring Cups to 5-cup line 12
4 Rice Measuring Cups to 6-cup line 16
5 Rice Measuring Cups to 7-cup line 20
Amount of Raw Rice Water Level Approx. Number
of 1/2 cup servings
2 Rice Measuring Cups to 2-cup line 8
4 Rice Measuring Cups to 4-cup line 16
6 Rice Measuring Cups to 6-cup line 28