AMC Speedcooker A2480 User manual

PRODUCT INFORMATION
AMC Cookware offers the finest quality
cookware with a lifetime guarantee,
that enables healthy cooking for your
family’s well-being – for life.
Product Code
A2480
Capacity
8 litres
Diameter
24 cm
Height
18 cm
SPEEDCOOKER®

INDEX
1. The ultimate Speedcooker®
1. Features of the Speedcooker®
2. Added safety features of the AMC Speedcooker®
3. How to operate your Speedcooker®
4. Cooking instructions
5. Cooking guide
6. Important safety precautions and tips
7. The Electrospeed®
8. Additional features of the Electrospeed®
8. Operating instructions of the Electrospeed®
9. Safety precautions and cooking instructions
10. Recipes and tips
11. Barley soup with sausages and cream
12. Thick pea soup
13. Quick chicken curry with pineapple
14. Samp & beans with meat
15. Tomato bredie
16. Chicken soup
17. Steamed toee & almond pudding
18. Oxtail
18. Lifetime guarantee

THE ULTIMATE
SPEEDCOOKER®
AMC Cookware is continuously developing new products in
which to cook and prepare economic, nutritious and delicious
meals. The Speedcooker® has been designed for preparing food
quickly, while preserving as much of the nutritional value as
possible. The Speedcooker® is available as a standard 8 litre unit, as
well as an 8 litre Electrospeed®.
Using the Speedcooker® is perfectly safe – provided you follow the
instructions correctly. Before using the Speedcooker® for the rst time, it is
essential that you read the instructions in this booklet carefully. This will explain the use and care
of your unit, and provide tips and recipes.
ADVANTAGES OF SPEED COOKING
Saves time and labour
With the increasing price of food costs and decrease in leisure time, the Speedcooker® is becoming more
and more essential in the home. The most signicant advantage of pressure cooking is the substantial
reduction in cooking time. With the AMC Speedcooker® your cooking time is cut by two-thirds. Also don’t
forget – anything that is cooked the conventional way, can also be cooked in a Speedcooker®.
Economical
You save on electricity costs due to the reduced cooking time. You are also able to save by buying and
cooking less expensive cuts of meat and dried pulses in your Speedcooker®, with excellent results.
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FEATURES OF THE SPEEDCOOKER®
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
. Cooking indicator: Allows you to cook various foods at their ideal pressure.
. Safety valve or lid lock: This red button is a safety feature and used to open and close the
Speedcooker®.

SAFETY FEATURES OF THE AMC SPEEDCOOKER®
The AMC Speedcooker® is possibly the safest pressure cooker available on the market today. Below are
descriptions of the 4 safety features which ensure this.
. Red safety valve used to open and close the Speedcooker®. This valve releases the pressure rapidly
through two steam outlets on either side of the valve if there is excess pressure build-up.
. Extra metal valve on the inside of the lid. This valve lets air out on the sides of the black cover on top
of the lid, creating a whistling sound.
. Extra rubber valve on the lid. This pushes out of its operating position should the previous 2 safety
features be blocked. This valve will pop up revealing a red ring. If this happens the Speedcooker®
should be sent to the factory for inspection.
. Final safety device on the rim of the Speedcooker® lid. This ensures that if an excessive amount of
pressure should build up in the unit, the rubber sealing ring will automatically pop out of the open-
ing in the rim of the lid and release the pressure.
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. Gourmet handle: Stay-cool stainless steel handles for easy
handling while cooking.
. Two-third indicator: A two-third (⁄) indicator line is on the
inside of the unit, under the short handle, for easy reference.
Please note that the Speedcooker® should never be lled more
than two-thirds, or more than half of its capacity when cooking
foods that foam.
. Extra thick stainless steel: Only the nest grade of stain-
less steel is used, thicker than other AMC units because this
unit is exposed to very high pressures.
. Akkutherm molecular base: Conducts and maintains heat
to provide even heat distribution throughout the entire base
of the unit.
. Rubber sealing ring: Fits into the rim of the Speedcooker® lid
and forms a pressure tight seal during the cooking process.
. Optimum cooking chart: A guide showing the dierent
colours that correspond to the optimum cooking levels on the
cooking indicator, of various foods that can be prepared.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR SPEEDCOOKER®
Please read the following instructions carefully before using your Speedcooker® for the rst time. Also
remember to wash your Speedcooker® in warm soapy water with a non-scratch sponge before your
rst use. This will ensure that all polishing residue has been removed from the unit.
SEALING AND OPENING THE SPEEDCOOKER®
Sealing the lid:
Place the lid on the Speedcooker® by aligning the line on the
lid with the corresponding line on the bottom part of the
handle. Lightly press the lid onto the Speedcooker®. Press the
red button rmly down and in this position, simultaneously
turn the handle of the lid to the left. Lift your nger from the
button while doing this, until a‘click’ is heard. This indicates
that the Speedcooker® is properly sealed and locked.
Opening the lid:
Push the red button down and turn the lid towards the right
until the line on the lid is parallel with the line on the centre
of the handle. In this position the lid may be lifted o and
the Speedcooker® can be opened. Never attempt to open
the Speedcooker® while the cooking indicator is still
lifted. Only when the cooking indicator has dropped
completely, and all the pressure has
been released, should you open
the Speedcooker®.
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Final safety device on rimThe rubber valveThe metal valve

Opening the Speedcooker® after cooking:
Once the required cooking time is up, remove the Speedcooker® from the heat source and allow the cooking
indicator to drop completely. If you are concerned about over cooking the food, you can release the pressure
by pressing the red button down very gently and slowly allow the steam to escape through the safety valve
while the cooking indicator gradually drops. Only when there is no more pressure remaining inside the
Speedcooker® (when the cooking indicator has completely dropped and no more steam escapes
from the valve), should one attempt to open the Speedcooker® according to the instructions given
previously. The lid should be opened immediately after the pressure has been released. Do not allow the
Speedcooker® to stand before opening the lid as pressure will continue to build up while the unit is still hot.
Cleaning the Speedcooker®:
After each use, clean the Speedcooker® with dish washing liquid or Classic Cleaner. Never put the
Speedcooker® lid in the dishwasher. If food has bubbled up and touched the inside of the lid, remove and
immediately run hot water over the cooking indicator valve, both inside and outside. To clean the indicator
valve refer to point 16 on pg 06. Remove and wash the rubber sealing ring and clean the lid thoroughly. Dry
the Speedcooker® with a clean dish towel.
How to store the Speedcooker®:
It is best to store the Speedcooker® without sealing it. Place the lid with the rubber sealing ring up, so that it
can dry completely. To prolong the life of the rubber sealing ring, it is advisable to wipe it with a little oil every
so often. If the ring becomes brittle or perishes, the Speedcooker® will not seal properly and could be
unsafe to use. A new sealing ring is available at an AMC Cookware Consultant Centre or on our website.
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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Filling the Speedcooker®:
Never ll the Speedcooker® more than two-thirds (⁄) of its capacity. The minimum amount of liquid
necessary for the Speedcooker® to maintain an adequate pressure is 250 ml (1 cup).
Important: Do not ll the Speedcooker® to more than half (½) of its capacity when cooking dried fruit, pasta,
beans and other foods that tends to foam. This will avoid the possible blockage of the safety valves.
Cooking with the correct temperature and pressure:
It is recommended to start cooking at a medium temperature so that the Speedcooker® can reach the
correct temperature level as rapidly as possible. Also bring the food inside the unit to the boil before the
Speedcooker® is sealed. This will ensure that the desired cooking level on the cooking indicator is reached as
soon as possible. As the Speedcooker® heats up, three coloured rings will progressively appear on the cooking
indicator; a green ring, a yellow ring and a red ring. These rings indicate the optimum cooking pressure for
dierent types of food:
The cooking indicator is heat and pressure sensitive, so
the more heat one applies, the greater the pressure inside
the Speedcooker® and the higher the indicator will rise.
As soon as the correct level on the indicator has been
reached, turn the heat down slightly to maintain that level.
The cooking time is measured from this point.
Green ring for
vegetables and pasta
Yellow ring for sh
and poultry
Red ring for red meat,
legumes, beans or pulses

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COOKING GUIDE
Cooking times and pressure guide for Speedcooker®
Cooking times are eective after the cooking indicator has reached the desired level, indicated
by the colour rings.
GREEN RING: . BAR
VEGETABLES WATER MINUTES
Artichoke 300 ml 6 - 10
Asparagus 300 ml 2
Beetroot (small) 300 ml 10 - 12
Beetroot (large) 300 ml 15 - 20
Beans, runner (sliced) 300 ml 2 - 3
Beans, french (cut) 300 ml 2 - 4
Beans, broad 300 ml 2 - 4
Broccoli, orets 300 ml 2 - 3
Brussels sprouts 300 ml 3 - 4
Cabbage (quartered) 300 ml 3 - 4
Cabbage (shredded) 300 ml 1
Carrots, medium (whole) 300 ml 5
Carrots (diced) 300 ml 3
Cauliower (whole) 300 ml 5 - 7
Cauliower, orets 300 ml 3
Green peas 300 ml 1 - 2
Leeks, medium (whole) 300 ml 2 - 3
Mealies (whole) 300 ml 3 - 5
Marrow, medium (whole) 300 ml 3
Onions, medium (whole) 300 ml 3 - 4
Potatoes, large (whole) 300 ml 8 - 12
Potatoes, medium (whole) 300 ml 5 - 7
Potatoes, 2 cm pieces 300 ml 5 - 7
Potatoes, baby 300 ml 5 - 7
Turnips (quartered) 300 ml 5 - 7
CEREAL & PASTA WATER MINUTES
Fettucine Fill to
cover plus 1
litre of water,
ensuring the
Speedcooker®
is no more
than half full.
3 - 4
Fusilli 3 - 4
Macaroni 4 - 5
Ravioli 4 - 5
Rice 10
Spaghetti 3 - 4
Tagliatelli 3 - 4
Vermicelli 2 - 3
FRUIT WATER MINUTES
Apples 300 ml Bring up to pressure,
remove from heat
and allow the
indicator to drop for
10 minutes.
Apricots 300 ml
Guavas 300 ml
Peaches 300 ml
Pears 300 ml
Plums 300 ml
Quinces 300 ml
DRIED FRUIT WATER MINUTES
Apples 400 ml 1
Apricots 400 ml 3 - 5
Figs 400 ml 10 - 12
Peaches 400 ml 3 - 5
Pears 400 ml 3 - 5
Prunes 400 ml 3 - 5
YELLOW RING: . BAR
POULTRY & FISH WATER MINUTES
Whole chicken (750 g - 1 kg) 300 ml 12
Whole chicken (1,4 kg - 2 kg) 300 ml 15 - 18
Chicken pieces 300 ml 10 - 12
Chicken casserole 300 ml 10 - 12
Fish llets 300 m 7
RED RING: . BAR
MEATS WATER MINUTES
Beef strips 400 ml 10 - 15
Beef stew (on bone) 400 ml 18 - 25
Lamb / Mutton (500 g) 400 ml 15 - 20
Pork/Veal (500 g) 400 ml 8 - 10
LEGUMES WATER MINUTES
Haricot beans Fill to cover,
ensuring the
Speedcooker®
is no more
than half full.
25
Kidney beans 30
Chickpeas 30
Lentils 10 - 12
Split peas 12 - 15
Soya beans 25 - 30
NOTE: Pressure is measured in bars.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TIPS
. Make sure that the lid ts properly, with the lid handle directly above the bottom handle. If not properly
closed, the Speedcooker® will not build up steam and pressure.
. Never try to open the Speedcooker® by force, especially when it is still hot. Wait until it cools suciently, and
the cooking indicator has dropped completely before attempting to open it.
. Never pour water over the hot sealed Speedcooker® – this is dangerous.
. If steam escapes the rubber sealing ring is poorly positioned, dirty or damaged. In each case you must clean
and reposition the rubber sealing ring once cooled down, or it may need to be replaced.
. Do not store the Speedcooker® with the lid on. Limited ventilation will cause musty smells and the rubber
sealing ring may become over compressed and unable to perform its function.
. For best results, it is recommended to change the rubber sealing ring once a year.You can purchase
new rubber sealing rings at any AMC Cookware branch nationwide, or from our website.
. Never ll your Speedcooker® more than two-thirds of its capacity.
. Do not ll the Speedcooker® more than half of its capacity when preparing foods that tend to foam a lot i.e.
dried fruit, pasta, beans, pulses etc.
. The minimum amount of liquid necessary for the Speedcooker® to maintain an adequate pressure is
250 ml (1 cup).
. Always test that the cooking indicator is functioning properly before use.To do so, press the red valve shaft
(red pin on the inside of the lid) two or three times with your ngertip. It should spring back with ease.
. If too much steam escapes from the valve during cooking or escapes in a violent burst, reduce the heat. If
too much steam still continues to escape, check to see if there is too much liquid in the Speedcooker® or the
condition of the rubber sealing ring.
. If the cooking indicator does not rise accordingly, turn the heat up. If the indicator still does not rise,
remove the unit from the heat source and allow to cool before removing the lid. Check that the cooking
indicator valve on the inside of the lid is clean, and check the condition of the rubber sealing ring. If no food
is stuck in the valve, you may have too little liquid in the Speedcooker® (250 ml is necessary to provide the
adequate pressure).
. It is important to remember that dierent heat sources and stoves will give you dierent reactions. After the
rst few uses, you will get to know how the Speedcooker® reacts to your heat source i.e. solid plate stove,
spiral plate, glass top, gas etc.
. Never let the gas ames pass the diameter of the base of the Speedcooker®. If using an electric stove, the
plate should be smaller than the base diameter of the Speedcooker®.
. Too high a temperature will cause the pressure inside the unit to become too much. This will result in steam
escaping from the unit, spillage, and you could burn your food.
. Food particles and frothy foods can cause a build-up in the Cooking Indicator Valve. The residue may
become hard and sticky after a while and may interfere with the operation of the Speedcooker® and
Electrospeed®. It is important to clean the cooking indicator valve on a regular basis, or at least once a
month depending on the type of cooking and frequency of use. To do this, unscrew the brass cap on the
inside of the lid and remove the red pin. Allow hot water to run over the opening by keeping the lid in
an upside down position, to remove the clogged particles. Use a drop of dishwashing liquid and a small
brush to ensure any sticky residue inside the valve and the red pin is properly cleaned, and to ensure that
movement is not impeded. Place the red pin back in the opening after cleaning, and ensure that the O-ring
(small red rubber ring) is in its original position before the brass cap is screwed on again.
By following these steps you will be guaranteed proper functioning of your Speedcooker® and
Electrospeed®.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
AMC Cookware’s 8 litre Electrospeed®
was specifically designed for
convenience. It’s transportable,
practical and easy to use – all you
need is access to a power point.
Product Code
A2481
Capacity
8 litres
Diameter
24 cm
Height
18 cm
Use
Electric
ELECTROSPEED®

ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF THE ELECTROSPEED®
Element: The heating element is encapsulated and xed to the world patented AMC Cookware Akkutherm
molecular base.
Probe: This scientically designed probe, with its pivoting dial, can be set at dierent temperatures for the
dierent foods being prepared in the Electrospeed®.
Socket: This is where the probe is plugged into the Electrospeed®.
Feet: These 5 evenly spaced Bakelite feet ensure that the unit stands perfectly level.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OF THE ELECTROSPEED®
Care and cleaning:
Before using the Electrospeed® for the rst time, wash the unit in hot soapy water, using a soft cloth or a non-
scratch sponge. The unit should not be immersed in water. If the prongs and socket area come into contact
with water, ensure that it is dried thouroughly before using again. The probe must never be immersed in water.
Clean the Electrospeed® and lid after each use in hot soapy water and dry immediately to maintain the shiny
appearance of the unit. Classic Cleaner is ideal for cleaning purposes. The inside and outside of the unit can be
washed with a non-scratch sponge or cloth. Never place the Electrospeed® unit or lid in the dishwasher.
THE AMC ELECTRIC PROBE
The AMC Electric Probe has two lights, a red light to indicate that the
probe is switched on and a green light indicating the temperature.
Inserting the Probe
Insert the probe into the socket on the side of the unit. Ensure the dial
is set on the O position. Insert the plug into the electric wall outlet
and switch on. The red light on the probe will glow to indicate that
there is a supply of electricity, but the Electrospeed® will not heat up.
Setting the Probe
Turn the dial to the required setting (from Simmer to 10), depending
on the food being prepared. The green light on the probe will glow,
to indicate that the unit is heating up. The probe then controls the
temperature to ensure that the unit maintains the desired heat until
the temperature setting is changed manually. When you turn
the probe to a lower setting, the unit will start cooling down
automatically until the new desired temperature is reached.
When inserting the probe in the
socket, ensure the probe is set on O.
A glowing green light indicates
that the Electrospeed® is heating up
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Cooking on the Simmer setting
When cooking on the Simmer setting, it is important to note that the probe controls the temperature by
going through a continuous cycle of switching on and o. Do not increase the temperature if it appears
that the food is no longer cooking. The probe will control the temperature. Should you increase the
temperature, the unit may become too hot and cause the food to burn.
Removing the Probe
When the cooking process is complete, turn the probe to the O position and remove the plug from
the electrical wall outlet. Remove the probe from the socket. Store probe in a dry place.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE UNIT
(See page 3)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
(See pages 4 to 6)
1. Read all the instructions carefully before using the Electrospeed® for the rst time.
. Always attach the probe to the appliance before plugging the cord into the wall outlet. When the
probe is not in use, disconnect it.
. Place the Electrospeed® on a level surface.
. This appliance must only be used with the probe provided.
. Do not place this unit on a hot electrical plate, near a gas ame or in a heated oven.
. Do not let the electrical cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter or table.
. Always unplug the Electrospeed® before cleaning it.
. Do not immerse the probe, cord or plug in water or any liquid.
. Do not use the Electrospeed® for any other purpose than its intended use.
. Close supervision is needed when the unit is near children.
. When using the Electrospeed® for the rst time, you will notice slight smoking from the socket area.
Ignore this – it is a protective oil used in the manufacturing process, which will burn o after the
rst use.
. The “crackling”noise heard when using the unit is due to metal expansion. This is normal and of
no concern.
. Do not use the appliance if it has malfunctioned or has been damaged in any way, or if the probe
and cord are damaged. Take it into your nearest AMC Cookware Consultant Centre for inspection,
repair or adjustment.
. Remember that the Electrospeed® has a thick Akkutherm molecular base, which retains heat for a
long period of time after the heat supply has been reduced or turned o. Once the base is hot, it
will maintain its heat for a long period of time.
. It is important to clean the cooking indicator valve on a regular basis. Refer to point 16 on page 6.
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RECIPES
10
RECIPES FOR THE  LITRE SPEEDCOOKER®
AND ELECTROSPEED®
Remember never to ll your Speedcooker® more than half its capacity for foods
that foam, or two-thirds full for other foods.
Rather make a thicker soup and add water, stock or cream after cooking. To
make an even richer, tastier soup, you can add bones (either chicken or meat) to the
ingredients before sealing the unit.
Always try to add hot liquids to the unit, otherwise it will take a long time for the
pressure to build up, and the cooking indicator to rise.
Brown meat well before cooking under pressure, otherwise it could look dull
in colour.
Vegetables and meat can be cooked at the same time in the Speedcooker®.
Meat cooks longer, so start by cooking the meat and near the end of the cooking
time remove from heat, allow indicator to drop and open Speedcooker®. Add
vegetables, and cook for the required time as indicated on the cooking chart.

BARLEY SOUP WITH
SAUSAGES & SOUR CREAM
Serves 8
A wholesome and delicious soup that fills
your tummy and warms your heart during
colder months.
5 pork sausages or sausage of your choice |2 onions,
chopped |2 cloves of garlic, crushed |2 - 3 celery stalks,
sliced |4 carrots, coarsely grated |4 baby marrows, coarsely
grated |1 large potato, peeled and coarsely grated |2 litres
chicken or vegetable stock |2 bay leaves |30 - 40 ml dried
mixed herbs or origanum |150 - 200 ml pearl barley |1
tin (410 g) chopped tomatoes |10 ml sugar |½ cup (125
ml) sour cream |salt & freshly ground black pepper |fresh
origanum leaves for garnish
Place sausages in an AMC 8 litre Speedcooker®,
cover with a normal 24 cm lid and heat over a
medium temperature until the Visiotherm® reaches
the rst red area. Remove the lid, turn sausages over
and cook until golden brown and almost cooked
through. Spoon out and set aside. Sauté onion,
garlic and celery in the same unit until transparent.
Add carrots, baby marrows and potato and sauté
further. Add stock, bay leaves, dried herbs, barley,
tomatoes and sugar, mix well and bring to a simmer.
Seal with the Speedcooker® lid and heat until the
red ring on the indicator shows. Reduce temperature
slightly to maintain indicator at this level and cook
for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow
indicator to drop completely before opening the
Speedcooker®. Thinly slice the sausages and
add with the sour cream to the soup. Simmer for
5 minutes, season to taste and garnish with fresh
origanum before serving.
VARIATION:
Vegetarian option: Omit the sausages and instead
sprinkle nely grated pecorino or Cheddar cheese
over the warm soup.hese ingredients prevent beans
from softening.
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THICK PEA SOUP
Serves 6 - 8
1 large onion, nely chopped |1 clove of garlic, crushed |
4 celery stalks with leaves, nely chopped |2 carrots, coarsely
grated |1 large potato, peeled and coarsely grated | 1 large
turnip, peeled and coarsely grated |750 g – 1 kg smoked pork
knuckles or beef shin on bone (or any other soup meat on
bone) |250 g (300 ml) dried green split peas, well rinsed |
1,5 litres vegetable or chicken stock |20 ml dried mixed herbs
|2 bay leaves | lemon juice, salt and freshly ground black
pepper to taste
Heat AMC 8 litre Speedcooker® or Electrospeed®,
with a normal AMC 24 cm lid on, over medium
temperature (probe on 6) until Visiotherm® reaches
rst red area. Sauté onion, garlic and celery until
transparent. Add carrots, potato and turnip and sauté
for another 2 - 3 minutes. Add rest of ingredients,
except lemon juice, salt and pepper and bring to the
boil. Seal with Speedcooker® lid and heat until the
red ring on the indicator shows. Reduce temperature
slightly to maintain indicator at this level (probe on 4 –
5). Cook soup for 15 - 20 minutes. Turn heat o and
allow indicator to drop completely. Release any excess
steam before the lid is opened, by pressing down the
red safety valve. Spoon meat from soup and remove
bone and any excess fat and skin. Cube meat and add
to soup. Season to taste and serve with bread.
VARIATION:
Bean soup in Speedcooker: Use 250 g (310 ml) dried
beans (for example, speckled sugar beans) instead of
the peas. Use beef shin on bone instead of pork or half
the quantity of each. The beans need no soaking and
will cook for 50 - 60 minutes in the Speedcooker. Al-
low indicator to drop completely before opening the
lid. Once cooked, remove meat and cube. Blend half
of the bean mixture in a food processor. Add to rest of
soup with meat and 2 ripe tomatoes, skinned, seeded
and chopped. Stir in 15 ml tomato paste and simmer
with normal lid on for 10 minutes. Season to taste and
garnish with chopped parsley. Don’t add tomatoes,
lemon juice or salt to beans before they are cooked.
These ingredients prevent beans from softening.
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RECIPES
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RECIPES
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QUICK CHICKEN CURRY
WITH PINEAPPLE
Serves 8
This is an easy curry to prepare for a cold
winter’s day.
10 - 12 chicken thighs | 1 large onion, chopped | 2 cloves
of garlic, crushed | 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped |
25 ml curry powder | 15 ml garam masala or another 5 ml
curry powder | 1 - 2 small red chillies, seeded and chopped
(optional) | 30 ml cake our | 250 ml chicken stock |
1 small pineapple, peeled and diced | 50 ml Bulgarian
yoghurt, sour cream or coconut milk | salt and freshly
ground black pepper to taste | 30 - 45 ml fresh, chopped
coriander
Heat an AMC 8 litre Speedcooker® or Electrospeed®,
with a normal AMC 24 cm lid on, over a medium
temperature (probe on 6) until Visiotherm® reaches
rst red area. Fry chicken, skin side rst, until golden
brown. Turn and fry other side until golden brown.
Remove chicken from unit and then sauté onion,
garlic and pepper until tender. Add spices, sauté for
another 5 minutes, and add our. Stir well to make
sure that all the our is absorbed. Stir in stock and
bring to the boil. Place chicken portions in sauce.
Seal with Speedcooker® lid and heat until the yellow
ring on the indicator shows. Reduce temperature
slightly to maintain indicator at that level (probe on
4 – 5). Cook for 12 minutes. Turn heat o and allow
indicator to drop completely. Release any excess
steam before opening lid, by pressing down the red
safety valve. Add pineapple and simmer with normal
lid on over a low temperature, for 15 minutes. Stir in
Bulgarian yoghurt, sour cream or coconut milk, and
heat through. Season to taste and sprinkle with
coriander. Serve with basmati or white rice.
VARIATIONS:
• Add 10 ml fresh, grated ginger.
• Omit pineapple for an ordinary chicken curry.

RECIPES
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SAMP & BEANS
WITH MEAT
Serves 6 – 8
Samp and beans cooked with vegetables
and stewing meat is an economical one-
dish meal.
500 g stewing lamb | 1 large onion, chopped | 2 cloves
of garlic, crushed | 2 – 3 baby marrows, halved and thinly
sliced | 3 carrots, coarsely grated | 1 celery stalk with
leaves, sliced | 270 g (350 ml) samp | 200 g (250 ml)
speckled sugar beans | 1 litre chicken stock | 2 tins (400 g
each) whole peeled tomatoes, chopped | 15 ml dried mixed
herbs | salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste | 20
ml fresh, chopped parsley
Heat AMC 8 litre Speedcooker® or Electrospeed®,
with normal AMC 24 cm lid on, over medium tem-
perature (probe on 6) until Visiotherm® reaches rst
red area. Add meat to unit and allow fat to fry out
before turning. Brown on all sides and spoon out. Set
aside. Sauté all the vegetables until tender, and add
samp and beans. Stir and then add stock, with meat,
to mixture. Seal unit with Speedcooker® lid and
allow indicator to reach red level. Lower temperature
slightly to maintain indicator at this level (probe on
4 - 5). Cook for 1 hour. Remove from the heat. Al-
low indicator to drop completely and release excess
steam by pressing red safety valve. Add tomatoes
and seasoning. Simmer without lid over low-medium
temperature for 15 minutes. Serve with bread.
VARIATIONS:
• Add 2 - 3 spinach leaves, cut into strips, with
tomatoes.
•For a vegetarian dish, substitute meat with 1 tin (400
g) kidney beans and add with tomatoes to dish.
•Prepare samp and beans without meat and serve as
a side dish. Add spinach if preferred.

RECIPES
15
TOMATO BREDIE
Serves 6 - 8
Bredies, a type of stew, are very popular
in South Africa and part of the traditional
repertoire.
1 kg mutton thick rib, cut into pieces or neck or shank slices
(or other stewing meat on the bone) | 2 medium onions,
chopped | 2 cloves of garlic, crushed | 10 ml fresh, grated
or 2,5 ml ground ginger | 3 - 4 cardamom pods, crushed
(optional) | 15 ml each ground coriander, dried thyme and
origanum | 1 small red chilli, seeded and chopped (optional)
| 45 ml cake our | 1 kg very ripe tomatoes, skinned and
chopped | 15 ml tomato paste | 10 ml sugar | 3 medium
potatoes, peeled and diced | lemon juice, salt and freshly
ground black pepper to taste
Heat AMC 8 litre Speedcooker® or Electrospeed®,
with normal AMC 24 cm lid on, over a medium
temperature (probe on 6) until Visiotherm® reaches
rst red area. Brown a few pieces of meat, remove
with a slotted spoon, set aside and repeat with rest
in small batches. Don’t brown too many pieces at a
time - the meat will draw water. Sauté onions in
remaining fat and add garlic, ginger, spices, herbs
and chilli. Sauté and then add our. Stir well. Add
tomatoes, tomato paste and sugar. Bring to the boil
over medium temperature. Add meat, stir well and
seal with Speedcooker® lid. Allow indicator to reach
red level. Lower temperature slightly to maintain
indicator at this level (probe on 4 -5). Cook for 25
minutes. Remove the unit from the heat. Allow
indicator to drop completely and release excess steam
by pressing red safety valve. Add potatoes, seal with
Speedcooker® lid again and allow indicator to reach
green level. Lower temperature to maintain this level
and cook for 15 – 20 minutes. Then remove the unit
from the heat, allowing indicator to drop completely
before opening the lid. Check that meat and potatoes
are tender. Season to taste and serve with brown or
white rice, pearled wheat rice, samp or couscous.

CHICKEN SOUP
Serves 8 - 10
8 - 10 chicken thighs or a 1 - 1,5 kg whole chicken, without
giblets | 1 large onion, nely chopped | 1 clove of garlic,
crushed | 4 medium carrots, coarsely grated | 4 medium
potatoes, peeled and nely diced | 15 ml red wine vinegar
or balsamic vinegar | 20 ml dried origanum | 1 bouquet
garni (see tip) | 1,75 litres chicken or vegetable stock |
15 ml soy sauce | 100 g (125 ml) uncooked pasta rice or
white rice | 15 ml fresh, chopped or 7,5 ml dried rosemary
| 3 - 4 baby marrow, coarsely grated | 15 ml French or
wholegrain mustard | lemon juice, salt and freshly ground
black pepper to taste
Heat AMC 8 litre Speedcooker® or Electrospeed®,
with a normal AMC 24 cm lid on, over medium
temperature (probe on 6) until Visiotherm® reaches
rst red area. Brown chicken on all sides. Remove
from unit. Sauté onion and garlic in remaining fat
and add the carrots and potatoes. Sauté further and
then add vinegar to loosen bits from base of unit. Add
origanum, bouquet garni and chicken pieces. Pour
stock and soy sauce over ingredients and bring to the
boil. Cover with Speedcooker® lid and heat over
medium temperature until yellow ring on indicator
shows. Reduce temperature to keep indicator at yel-
low level and cook chicken pieces for 15-20 minutes.
(A whole chicken will cook for 5 minutes longer.)
Remove unit from heat and set aside until indicator
has dropped completely. Release excess steam before
opening, by pressing down red safety valve. Spoon
chicken from liquid and remove bouquet garni. Mash
vegetables lightly. Add rice to soup and allow to
boil for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove
bones, excess fat and skin from meat, and cut into
small pieces. Add meat to soup with rosemary, baby
marrows and mustard. Boil for 5-10 minutes to heat
through. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and
pepper, garnish with fresh rosemary and serve with
fresh bread rolls or rye bread.
TIP:
Bouquet garni: A combination of fresh herbs used
for cooking. Normally 2-3 sprigs each of fresh parsley
and thyme, a bay leaf and a piece of celery, wrapped
in a muslin cloth or leek leaf. Dried bouquet garni can
also be bought in supermarkets.
RECIPES
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RECIPES
17
STEAMED TOFFEE
& ALMOND PUDDING
Serves 6 - 8
125 g (125 ml) butter | 80 g (100 ml) soft brown sugar | 40 ml
golden syrup | 200 ml milk | 1 extra large egg | 5 ml vanilla
essence | 280 g (500 ml) cake our | 10 ml baking powder |
100 g almonds, coarsely chopped
TOFFEE SAUCE
120 g (150 ml) soft brown sugar | 125 ml cream or milk | 50
g (50 ml) butter
Line base of AMC 20 cm Dome or 2 litre glass
bowl with baking paper and lightly grease sides. Cut
two pieces of greaseproof paper (40 x 40 cm) and a
piece of foil that size. Place butter, sugar and syrup
in AMC 20 cm Gourmet Low and heat over a low
temperature. Stir until sugar has dissolved and do
not allow to boil. Remove from heat. Beat milk, egg
and vanilla, and stir into butter mixture. Pour 500
-750 ml water into AMC 8 litre Speedcooker®. Place
an inverted AMC Grater on the base of unit, cover
with a normal AMC 24 cm lid and bring to the boil
over medium heat. Sieve dry ingredients together
in a Dome and stir butter mixture into our until just
blended. Stir in nuts. Spoon batter into prepared
Dome or bowl. Place foil, shiny side down, on top of
2 layers of greaseproof paper. Make a fold of 2,5 cm
in all three layers, and place over dessert with paper
towards batter. Tie a piece of string securely around
Dome or bowl to prevent water from running into
dessert. Tie an extra piece of string on both sides,
to be able to lift dessert from unit. Place dessert
in boiling water and seal with the Speedcooker® lid.
Allow indicator to reach green level, reduce heat to
maintain this level and simmer for 40-50 minutes.
Remove unit from heat.
Sauce:
Place ingredients in AMC 16 cm Gourmet Low and
heat over low temperature, stirring to dissolve sugar.
Boil for 2-3 minutes, remove from heat and keep
warm. Allow indicator to drop completely and
release excess steam by pressing down red safety
valve. Open unit. Lift dessert from unit, open and
turn out onto a large plate. Serve immediately,
with sauce.

LIFETIME GUARANTEE
The AMC Cookware Speedcooker® and Electrospeed® is covered by the
famous AMC Cookware Lifetime Guarantee. The safety valve, cooking indi-
cator, element, probe, handles and feet have a two year guarantee and the
rubber sealing ring a one year guarantee. It is a condition of our guarantee
that you read and follow the instructions in this booklet. Not only will this
ensure satisfying cooking results, but it will also make your guarantee eec-
tive. Improper use of the cookware can result in injury.
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OXTAIL
Serves 4 - 6
100 - 125 ml cake our, seasoned with salt and pepper | 2 oxtails,
cut through at joints (about 1,5 kg in total) | 2 medium onions,
peeled and coarsely chopped | 3 cloves of garlic, crushed |
2 celery stalks, cut into thick pieces | 4 medium carrots, cut into
thick pieces | 15 ml dried mixed herbs | 25 ml dried thyme |
2 bay leaves | 4 whole cloves | 400 ml red wine or red grape juice
| 200 ml beef stock | 3 - 4 thin strips of naartjie peel | 1 tin (400
g) whole peeled tomatoes, chopped | 10 ml sugar | salt and
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Heat AMC 8 litre Speedcooker® or Electrospeed®,
with a normal AMC 24 cm lid on, over medium
temperature (probe on 6) until Visiotherm® reaches
rst red area. Place our in a plastic bag and put in half
of meat. Shake bag to cover meat with our and shake
o excess. Brown half of oxtail and remove. Repeat
procedure with rest of meat, and set aside. Reserve
our in bag. Add onions, garlic, celery and carrots to
unit and sauté. Add herbs, bay leaves and cloves, and
sauté for 3-5 minutes. Stir in reserved our, add rest
of ingredients and bring to the boil. Add meat and
put Speedcooker® lid on. Allow indicator to reach red
level. Reduce heat to keep indicator at red level (probe
on 4 - 5) and cook for 45-50 minutes. Remove unit
from heat. Allow indicator to drop completely and
then release excess steam by pressing down red safety
valve before opening. Thicken further with cornour
if preferred. Season and sprinkle with extra thyme.
Serve with pap, rice or samp.
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RECIPES
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TIPS:
• Substitute oxtail with ostrich neck. Use 15-30 ml oil to brown meat. Add
250 g bacon, fried and chopped, for extra avour.
• When naartjies are not in season orange peel may be used, but rst
remove the white pith so that it does not give the dish a bitter taste.