Sage the Risotto Plus BRC600 User manual

BRC600
the Risotto Plus™
Instruction Booklet

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CONTENTS
3We recommend safety first
9Getting to know your
new appliance
10 Operating your new appliance
- How to make risotto (p10)
- How to make rice (p11)
- How to slow cook (p14)
16 Rice cooking tables
17 Rice variations
18 Steaming foods
22 Care & cleaning
23 Troubleshooting
24 Starter Recipes from Sage®

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WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• Before using for the first
time please ensure that
your electricity supply is the
same as shown on the rating
label on the underside of the
appliance. If you have any
concerns please contact your
local electricity company.
• Your Sage®appliance
includes a BS 13 amp
moulded mains plug on
the supply cord.
• Should you need to change
this plug, please complete
the rewiring as follows
(after safe disposal of the
moulded plug).
• Please note that a cut off
plug inserted into a socket
is a serious danger risk.
• Wires are coloured as follows:
−Blue = Neutral
−Brown = Live
−Green & Yellow = Earth
• As the colours of the wire
may not correspond with the
coloured markings which
identify the terminals in
your plug, please refer to
the following:
−The Blue wire must be
connected to the terminal
which is marked ‘N’.
−The Brown wire must be
connected to the terminal
which is marked with the
letter ‘L’.
−The Green & Yellow wire
must be connected to the
terminal which is marked
with the letter E or the
earth symbol .
• Please note that if a 13 amp
plug is used, a 13 amp fuse
should be used.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
At Sage®we are very safety conscious. We design and
manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our
valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you
exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance
and adhere to the following precautions.

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WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST
• Remove and safely discard
any packaging material and
promotional labels before
using the appliance for
the first time.
• To eliminate a choking
hazard for young children,
remove and safely discard
the protective cover fitted
to the power plug of this
Risotto Plus™.
• Do not place the Risotto
Plus™ near the edge of
a bench or table during
operation. Ensure that the
surface is level, clean and
free of water and other
substances.
• Position the lid so that the
steam vent is directed away
from you. Lift and remove the
lid carefully to avoid scalding
from escaping steam.
• Always ensure the Risotto
Plus™ is properly assembled
before use. Follow the
instructions provided
in this book.
• Always operate the Risotto
Plus™ on a stable and heat
resistant surface.
• Use the removable cooking
bowl supplied with the
Risotto Plus™. Do not use
any other bowl inside
the Risotto Plus™ housing.
• Do not use a damaged or
dented removable cooking
bowl. If damaged or dented,
replace bowl before using.
• Do not operate the Risotto
Plus™ on a sink drain board.
• Do not place anything on top
of the lid when assembled,
when in use and when stored.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
Use the handle for lifting and
carrying the Risotto Plus™.
• Do not use chemicals, steel
wool, metal scouring pad or
abrasive cleaners to clean the
outside of the Risotto Plus™
housing or cooking bowl
as these can damaged the
housing or the coating
of the cooking bowl.
• Keep the Risotto Plus™
clean. Follow the cleaning
instructions provided
in this book.

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WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST
• Never plug in or switch on
the Risotto Plus™ without
having the removable
cooking bowl placed inside
the Risotto Plus™ housing.
• Do not place food or liquid
in the Risotto Plus™ housing.
Only the removable cooking
bowl is designed to contain
food or liquid.
• Never operate the
Risotto Plus™ without
food and liquid in the
removable cooking bowl.
• Do not touch hot surfaces,
use oven mitts to remove the
lid and or removable cooking
bowl. Lift and remove the
lid carefully and away from
yourself to avoid scalding
from escaping steam.
• Do not allow water from the
lid to drip into the Risotto
Plus™ housing, only into the
removable cooking bowl.
• Do not leave the
Risotto Plus™ unattended
when in use.
• Extreme caution must be
used when the Risotto Plus™
contains hot food and liquids.
Do not move the appliance
during cooking.
• The temperature of accessible
surfaces will be high when
the Risotto Plus™ is operating
and for some time after use
• Do not place anything,
other than the lid, on top
of the Risotto Plus™ when
assembled, when in use
and when stored.
• Always insert the connector
end of the power cord into
the appliance inlet before
inserting power plug into the
power outlet and switching
on appliance.
Ensure the appliance inlet
is completely dry before
inserting the connector
end of the power cord.
• To prevent scratching the
non-stick surface of the
removable cooking bowl,
always use wooded
or plastic utensils.
• Always position steam vent
on lid away from yourself
to avoid scalding from
escaping steam.
• Ensure the removable
cooking bowl is correctly
positioned in the
Risotto Plus™ base before
you commence cooking.

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WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST
• The appliance connector
must be removed before
the Risotto Plus™ is cleaned
and that the appliance inlet
must be dried before the
Risotto Plus™ is used again.
• To prevent damage to the
Risotto Plus™ do not use
alkaline cleaning agents
when cleaning, use a soft
cloth and mild detergent.
• Always have the glass lid
placed correctly into position
on the appliance throughout
operation of the appliance
unless states in the recipe
to have it removed.
• The glass lid has been
specially treated to make
it stronger, more durable
and safer than ordinary glass,
however it is not unbreakable.
If struck extremely hard, it may
break or weaken, and could
at a later time shatter into
many small pieces without
apparent cause.

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WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FOR ALL ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
• Fully unwind the power cord
before use.
• Connect only to 230V
power outlet.
• Do not let the power cord
hang over the edge of a
bench or table, touch hot
surfaces or become knotted.
• To protect against electric
shock, do not immerse the
power cord, power plug
or appliance in water or
any other liquid or allow
moisture to come in contact
with the part, unless it is
recommended in the
cleaning instructions.
• Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with
the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance if
power cord, power plug or
appliance becomes damaged
in any way. If damaged or
maintenance other than
cleaning is required, please
contact Sage®Customer
Service on 0808 178 1650
or go to sageappliances.com.
• This appliance is for
household use only.
Do not use this appliance
for anything other than
its intended use. Do not use
in moving vehicles or boats.
Do not use outdoors.
Misuse may cause injury.
• The installation of a residual
current device (safety switch)
is recommended to provide
additional safety protection
when using electrical
appliances. It is advisable that
a safety switch with a rated
residual operating current not
exceeding 30mA be installed
in the electrical circuit
supplying the appliance.
See your electrician for
professional advice.
• Always turn the appliance
to the OFF position,
switch off at the power
outlet and unplug at the
power outlet when the
appliance is not in use.
• Before cleaning, always turn
the appliance to the OFF
position, switch off at the
power outlet, unplug at the
power outlet and remove the
power cord, if detachable,
from the appliance and allow
all parts to cool.

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WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST
• Do not place this appliance
on or near a heat source, such
as hot plate, oven or heaters.
• Position the appliance at a
minimum distance of 20cm
away from walls, curtains and
other heat or steam sensitive
materials and provide
adequate space above and on
all sides for air circulation.
• This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be
made by children unless they
are older than 8 and above
and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its
cord out of reach of children
aged less than 8 years.
• Regularly inspect the
supply cord, plug and actual
appliance for any damage.
If found damaged in any
way or maintenance other
than cleaning is required,
immediately cease use of
the appliance and contact
Sage®Customer Service
on 0808 178 1650.
IMPORTANT
Fully unwind the cord before
use. Ensure appliance is
fully cooled before storing
power cord inside removable
cooking bowl.
The symbol shown
indicates that this
appliance should not
be disposed of in normal
household waste. It should
be taken to a local authority
waste collection centre
designated for this purpose
or to a dealer providing this
service. For more information,
please contact your local
council office.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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A
B
C
D
ML
E F G H I J K
A. Tempered domed glass lid
With steam vent. Dishwasher safe.
B. Removable non-stick cooking bowl
Prevents risotto and rice from sticking.
C. Cool-touch handles
D. Removable power cord (not shown)
For convenient serving at the table
and storage.
E. RISOTTO setting
F. SAUTÉ/SEAR setting
G. RICE/STEAM setting
Large 10 scoop capacity cooks up
to 20 scoops of cooked rice.
H. LOW SLOW COOK setting
Gently simmers food for an extended
period of time.
I. HIGH SLOW COOK setting
Simmers food quicker for when time
is a constraint.
J. KEEP WARM
Automatically switches on after each
setting (except sauté).
K. START/CANCEL button
L. Stainless steel steaming tray
Ideal for vegetables, seafood and poultry.
M. Rice scoop and serving spoon
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEW APPLIANCE

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OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before first use, remove all packaging
material and promotional labels and wash
the non-stick removable cooking bowl,
stainless steel steaming tray and glass lid
in hot soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
HOW TO MAKE RISOTTO
SAUTÉ/SEAR setting
1. Ensure exterior of the removable
cooking bowl is clean before placing
it in the housing (this will ensure
proper contact with the inner
cooking surface).
2. Plug power cord into a 230V power
outlet. The START/CANCEL button
and RISOTTO button surround
will illuminate in white.
3. Press the SAUTÉ/SEAR button,
the button surround will illuminate
in white. Press the START/CANCEL
button to activate the setting, the
button surround will illuminate red.
4. Cover with lid and allow to pre-heat
for approximately 2–3 minutes
(do not pre-heat for longer than
5 minutes).
5. Add oil/butter and allow to heat/
melt for approximately 1 minute.
6. If using chicken or seafood in
the recipe, sear in small batches,
cover with lid and stir occasionally
until food is cooked. Remove from
cooking bowl.
7. Add extra oil/butter to cooking bowl
if necessary or if recipe states. Allow
to heat for approximately 1 minute.
8. Add ingredients such as onions
and garlic. Sauté, cover with lid
if necessary and stir occasionally
for about 4 to 5 minutes or until
cooked to desired brownness.
9. Stir in Arborio or Carnaroli rice and
mix well. Sauté for approximately
2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Pour in wine (if using) and cook
uncovered until rice has absorbed
all liquid and alcohol has evaporated,
stirring frequently.
11. Press the START/CANCEL button
to stop the SAUTÉ/SEAR setting.
12. Refer to step 1 in the RISOTTO
setting section below.
RISOTTO Setting
1. Follow steps 1–11 in the SAUTÉ/
SEAR setting section above.
2. Add stock or water and stir well.
Cover with lid and press the
RISOTTO button, then press the
START/CANCEL button to activate
the setting. The START/CANCEL
button surround will illuminate
red and cooking will commence.
3. Allow to cook until the ready
beeps sound and the Risotto Plus™
automatically switches to the
KEEP WARM setting. This will
take approximately 20–30 minutes
depending on the recipe.
4. Remove lid and stir well using
the serving spoon provided. At this
stage remaining ingredients can
be added i.e., butter, parmesan
cheese, herbs, salt and pepper.
5. The Risotto Plus™ will remain on the
KEEP WARM setting for 30 minutes
before switching OFF. However,
risotto is best served as soon
as possible after completion
of cooking.

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OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
NOTE
There may be occasions when the
Risotto Plus™ switches to the KEEP
WARM setting or switches off before
cooking is complete. If this occurs,
simply press the desired cooking
button, then press the START/
CANCEL button. The START/
CANCEL button surround will
illuminate red and the selected setting
will be activated. This is a safety
mechanism to prevent overheating
due to certain cooking conditions.
TIP
Allow the risotto to rest in the KEEP
WARM setting for 5 or 10 minutes
to finish cooking.
TIP
For optimum risotto results, we
recommend you stir once after 15–20
minutes in the RISOTTO setting.
NOTE
The Risotto Plus™ rice scoop is not a standard metric measuring cup.
1 Risotto Plus™ rice scoop is equal to 150g of uncooked rice and 180ml of water.
If your Risotto Plus™ rice scoop is lost or misplaced, use another cup but maintain
the same cooking ratios and ensure you do not exceed the 10 scoop maximum line
in the removable cooking bowl:
White Rice = 1 scoop rice + 1 scoop water
Brown Rice = 1 scoop rice + 1½ scoops water }Using the Risotto Plus™ rice scoop
HOW TO MAKE RICE
RICE/STEAM setting
1. Use the Risotto Plus™ rice scoop
provided to measure the required
quantity of rice (refer to cooking
tables – page 16).
Always measure level scoops,
not heaped (Fig 1).
Fig. 1

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OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
2. Place measured rice into a separate
bowl and wash with cold water to
remove any excess starch. The rice
is ready for cooking when water runs
clear from the rice. Drain well.
3. Ensure the exterior of the removable
cooking bowl is clean before placing
it in the housing (this will ensure
proper contact with the inner
cooking surface) (Fig 2).
Fig. 2
4. Add the washed rice to the
removable cooking bowl, ensuring
rice is spread evenly across the
bottom of the bowl and not heaped
to one side (Fig 3).
Fig. 3
5. Add water using the following ratios:
White Rice = 1 scoop rice: 1 scoop
water Brown Rice = 1 scoop rice:
1½ scoops water.
6. Place the glass lid into position.
7. Plug power cord into 230V power
outlet. The START/CANCEL button
and RISOTTO button surround will
illuminate in white.
8. Press the RICE/STEAM button, then
press the START/CANCEL button
to activate the setting. The START/
CANCEL button surround will
illuminate red and cooking
will commence.
9. When cooking is complete, the ready
beeps will sound and the Risotto
Plus™ will automatically switch
to the KEEP WARM setting.
10. Open the lid and turn the rice over
with the serving spoon provided.
Replace the lid and allow the rice
to stand for 10–15 minutes before
serving. This allows any excess
moisture to be absorbed, resulting
in a fluffier rice texture.
NOTE
After using the RICE setting the
appliance will automatically switch
to the KEEP WARM setting for up
to 5 hours.
NOTE
Do not remove the glass lid until ready
to serve (except for when turning
over rice after cooking is complete
or as suggested in the recipes).
NOTE
To stop the KEEP WARM setting,
unplug the power cord.

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OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
IMPORTANT
• Always place liquid into the
removable cooking bowl before
pressing the START/CANCEL
button.
• Do not interfere with the automatic
selector control during operation.
• To prevent scratching the non-stick
surface of the removable cooking
bowl, always use wooden
or plastic utensils.
• Ensure the removable cooking
bowl is correctly positioned
in the appliance base before
you commence cooking.
WARNING
• Before removing the non-stick
cooking bowl from housing,
always ensure the power cord
is unplugged. Always ensure
appliance is switched off at the
power outlet and power cord
is unplugged.
• Always use heat protective gloves
or oven mitts when removing the
lid and the non-stick cooking bowl
from the appliance.
• Always position steam vent on
lid away from yourself to avoid
scalding from escaping steam.
• Always lift and remove the lid
carefully, angling it away from
yourself to avoid scalding from
escaping steam.
• To ensure continued protection
against risk of electric shock,
connect to properly grounded
outlets only.
• Cook only in removable non-stick
cooking bowl.
• Do not use a damaged or dented
removable cooking bowl. If damaged
or dented, replace bowl before using.

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OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
HOW TO SLOW COOK
SEAR setting
Searing in the Risotto Plus™ may take a little
extra time and whilst not strictly necessary,
the rewards are evident in the end result.
The cooking bowl keeps the heat stable
and uniform allowing the meat to brown
and form an even crust. Plus searing seals
in the moisture, intensifies the flavour
and provides more tender results.
1. Ensure exterior of the removable
cooking bowl is clean before placing
it in the housing (this will ensure
proper contact with the inner
cooking surface).
2. Plug power cord into a 230V power
outlet. The START/CANCEL button
and RISOTTO button surround
will illuminate in white.
3. Press the SAUTÉ/SEAR button,
the button surround will illuminate
white. Press the START/CANCEL
button to activate the setting, the
button surround will illuminate red.
4. Cover with lid and allow to pre-heat
for approximately 2–3 minutes
(do not preheat for longer than
5 minutes).
5. Add oil/butter and allow to heat/
melt for approximately 1 minute
with the lid on.
6. Always sear meat and poultry
in small batches. Cover with lid
and cook, stirring occasionally until
food is evenly browned. Remove
from cooking bowl. When finished
searing, proceed to the Slow Cook
Settings section below.
Slow Cook Settings
The Risotto Plus™ has two slow cook
settings: Low and High. Use the
recommended guidelines below to
determine cooking time and heat settings
and use recipes in this instruction book.
Dishes can be prepared well in advance
and cooking time regulated so that food
is ready to serve at a convenient time.
A general rule of thumb for most slow
cooked meat and vegetable recipes is:
Setting Cooking Time
LOW: 6–7 hours
HIGH: 3–4 hours
Your favourite traditional recipes can
also be easily adapted to this slow cooker.
Simply halve the amount of liquid and
increase the cooking time.
NOTE
These cooking times are approximates
only and times can vary depending
on ingredients, quantities in recipes
and whether the cooking bowl and its
ingredients are hot from searing.
As a guide meats such as chicken or small
pieces of meat will have best results
when cooked on high for 3–4 hours.
Larger pieces of meat such as lamb shanks
will have best results when cooked
on low for 6–7 hours.
Cooking Times (with Searing)
When the SAUTÉ/SEAR setting is used
prior to slow cooking, cooking times will
be shortened slightly. Check for doneness
intermittently during cooking.

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OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
Low or High Slow Cook Settings
1. Add all ingredients into the cooking
bowl, ensuring denser foods are spread
evenly across the bottom of the bowl
and not heaped to one side and the
liquid level is between MIN and MAX
markings on the bowl.
2. Place the glass lid into position.
3. Press the LOW SLOW COOK OR
HIGH SLOW COOK button, then
press the START/CANCEL button
to activate the setting. The START/
CANCEL button surround will
illuminate red and cooking
will commence.
4. Allow to cook until the ready beeps
sound. The unit then automatically
switches to KEEP WARM setting.
5. The Risotto Plus™ will remain on
the KEEP WARM setting for 5 hours
before switching OFF.
The Sage‰Risotto Plus™ is designed
specifically for flavour layering. A technique
professional chefs use to enhance and
deepen the taste of meals by using the
same pan for browning onions, searing
meats and creating casseroles, curries,
soups and bolognese.
For this reason, Sage®have now developed
a SLOW COOK with a SAUTÉ/SEAR setting
to caramelise vegetables and sear meats
before commencing the slow cooker function.
Following is a guide to help simplify
the process of slow cooking, allowing you
to obtain optimum results from your Risotto
Plus™. We have also included helpful hints
for successful slow cooking.
PREPARING MEAT AND POULTRY
Select the freshest cuts when purchasing
meat. Trim the meat or poultry of any visible
excess fat. If possible, purchase chicken
portions without the skin. Otherwise, the
slow cooking process will result in extra
liquid being formed from the fat as it melts.
For casserole type recipes, cut the meat
into cubes, approximately 4cm to 5cm.
Slow cooking allows less tender cuts of meat
to be used. The bones can be left in meat
or poultry. This imparts a good flavour
and helps to keep the meat tender
during cooking.
SUITABLE MEAT CUTS FOR SLOW
COOKING
Beef chuck, skirt, round steak, boneless shin
(gravy) beef, bone-in-shin (osso bucco),
tri tip.
Lamb shanks, drumsticks (frenched shanks),
neck chops, boned out forequarter
or shoulder.
Veal diced leg, shoulder/forequarter chops
and steaks, neck chops, knuckle (osso bucco).
Pork leg steaks, diced belly, diced shoulder,
boneless loin chops.
Chicken pieces bone in (thigh cutlets/
drumsticks).
Chicken thigh fillets.
PREPARING VEGETABLES
Vegetables should be cut into even-sized
pieces to ensure more even cooking. Frozen
vegetables must be thawed before adding
to other foods cooking in the Risotto Plus™.

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The rice scoop provided with your Risotto Plus™ is used in the following tables.
NOTE
The Risotto Plus™ rice scoop is not a standard metric measuring cup.
1 Risotto Plus™ rice scoop is equal to 150g of uncooked rice and 180ml of water.
If your Risotto Plus™ rice scoop is lost or misplaced, use another cup but maintain
the same cooking ratios and ensure you do not exceed the 10 scoop maximum line
in the removable cooking bowl:
White Rice = 1 scoop rice + 1 scoop water
Brown Rice = 1 scoop rice + 1½ scoops water
White Rice
UNCOOKED
WHITE RICE
(RISOTTO PLUS
RICE SCOOPS)
COLD TAP WATER
(RISOTTO PLUS
RICE SCOOPS)
COOKED RICE –
APPROX.
(RISOTTO PLUS
RICE SCOOPS)
COOKING
TIME – APPROX.
(MINUTES)
2 2 5 10–12
4 4 9 12–15
6 6 15 15–20
8 8 16 20–25
10 10 27 25–30
Brown Rice
UNCOOKED
WHITE RICE
(RISOTTO PLUS
RICE SCOOPS)
COLD TAP
WATER
(RISOTTO PLUS
RICE SCOOPS)
COOKED RICE –
APPROX.
(RISOTTO PLUS
RICE SCOOPS)
COOKING
TIME – APPROX.
(MINUTES)
2 3 5 25–30
4 6 10 30–40
6 9 15 40–45
}Using the Risotto Plus™ rice scoop
NOTE
Due to the additional water needed
to cook brown rice, some starchy
water bubbles may rise to the lid
while cooking.
RICE COOKING TABLES

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SAVOURY RICE
Prepare rice in the Risotto Plus™ as specified,
substituting all the water with the same quantity
of chicken, beef, fish, or vegetable stock.
SWEET RICE
Prepare rice in the Risotto Plus™ as specified
substituting half the water with apple juice,
orange juice or pineapple juice. Cooking
rice with milk or cream is not recommended
as it will burn onto the bottom of removable
cooking bowl.
SAFFRON RICE
Add ¼ teaspoon of saffron powder or
2 saffron threads to every 2 cups of water.
Use the white rice cooking tables. Mix well.
ARBORIO RICE
Arborio rice is short round-grained pearly
rice often used for Italian risotto cooking.
Use the brown rice cooking tables.
JASMINE RICE
Jasmine rice is fragrant long grain rice.
Use the white rice cooking tables.
BASMATI RICE
Basmati rice is an aromatic long grain rice.
Use the white rice cooking tables.
WILD RICE
It is not recommended to cook wild rice
alone in the Risotto Plus™ as it requires
a substantial amount of water. It is possible
to cook wild rice as a blend with white
or brown rice.
TIP
• Add a little extra water for fluffier
rice and a little less water
for firmer rice.
• Some rice varieties may require
more water for cooking, such as
wild rice blends, Arborio rice
or short grain rice. Follow the
directions on the packet or use
the brown rice cooking table.
QUINOA
Quinoa is an ancient South American
grain that is high in protein with fluffy,
creamy and slightly crunchy texture.
Use the brown rice cooking tables.
SUSHI
Sushi rice is short grained rice used
in Japanese cooking. Use the brown
rice cooking tables.
RICE VARIATIONS

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STEAMING
Steamed foods retain most of their
nutritional value when cooked in the
Risotto Plus™. Foods may be steamed
by placing food in the stainless steel
steaming tray over stock or water and
covering with the glass lid. Keep the glass
lid on while steaming food unless the recipe
or chart specifically states to remove the lid.
By removing the lid unnecessarily steam is
lost and the cooking time will be extended.
1. Measure 3 rice scoops or more
of water or stock and pour into
the removable cooking bowl.
Use up to a maximum of 6 rice
scoop cups of water.
2. Place food to be steamed directly
into the stainless steel steaming
tray and insert into the removable
cooking bowl. (Refer to the Steaming
Charts on pages 20–22 for
approximate cooking times).
3. Place removable cooking bowl with
the steaming tray into housing
and cover with the glass lid.
4. Plug power cord into a 230V power
outlet. The START/CANCEL button
and RISOTTO button surround will
illuminate in white.
5. Press the RICE/STEAM setting then
press the START/CANCEL button
to activate the setting. The START/
CANCEL button surround will
illuminate red and cooking
will commence.
6. When steaming is complete,
the ready beeps will sound and
the Risotto Plus™ will automatically
switch to the KEEP WARM setting.
7. If no further steaming is required,
press the START/CANCEL button
to cease operation and turn the
Risotto Plus™ off at the power outlet
and then unplug power cord.
Allow to cool before cleaning.
NOTE
Keep the glass lid on while steaming
food unless the recipe or chart
specifically states to remove the lid.
(By removing the lid unnecessarily,
steam is lost and the cooking time
will be extended.)
NOTE
Do not let the removable cooking
bowl boil dry during steaming.
NOTE
Hot liquid can be added during
the steaming process.
HINTS AND TIPS FOR
STEAMING VEGETABLES
• Smaller pieces will steam faster than
larger pieces.
• Try to keep vegetables to a standard
size to ensure even cooking.
• Fresh or frozen vegetables may
be steamed.
• If steaming frozen vegetables,
do not thaw.
• The size and shape of vegetables,
as well as personal taste, may call
for adjustments to the cooking time.
If softer vegetables are required,
allow extra cooking time.
• Do not allow water or stock to reach
the stainless steel tray. The steaming
will not be effective.
WARNING
Always lift and remove the lid carefully,
angling it away from yourself to avoid
scalding from escaping steam.

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STEAMING
VEGETABLES PREPARATION & TIPS QUANTITY COOKING TIME
Artichoke remove hard outer leaves & stalk 2 medium 30–35
Asparagus trim, leave as spears 2 bunches 12–14
Beans top and tail, leave whole 250g 13–15
Beets trim, do not break skin 300g 12–13
Peppers cut into strips 3 medium 14–16
Broccoli cut into florets 250g 8–10
Brussel Sprouts cut a cross in the base 375g 17–19
Cabbage large pieces 500g 10–12
Carrots cut into strips 3 medium 14–16
Celery slice into strips 3 stalks 5–6
Chickpeas soak for 12 hours 1 cup dried 40–45
Corn whole corn cobs 2 small cobs 20–22
Courgette sliced 350g 6
Mushrooms whole, unwashed 300g 8–10
Onions peeled, leave whole 6 medium 20–25
Mangetout topped and tailed 250g 4–5
Peas fresh, peeled
frozen
250g
250g
8–10
4–5
Potatoes all purpose, whole 4 (150–180g each) 35–40
Potatoes new, whole 6 (125g each) 25–30
Sweet Potato cut into pieces 300g 20–25
Spinach leaves and stems cleaned ½ bunch 5
Squash (baby) topped and tailed 350g 8
Turnips peeled, sliced & cut to 50g pieces 350g 15–17

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STEAMING
HINTS AND TIPS FOR STEAMING
FISH AND SEAFOOD
• Season fish with fresh herbs, onions,
lemon etc. before cooking.
TYPE SUGGESTIONS AND TIPS COOKING TIME
(MINUTES)
Fish – fillets
– whole
– cutlets
Steam until opaque and easy to flake. A cutlet is cooked
when the centre bone is able to be easily removed 8–10
15–20
12–14
Lobster – tails Remove underside of shell 18–20
Mussels – in shell Steam until just opened 12–14
Clams Steam until just opened 8–10
Prawns - in shell Steam until pink 8–10
Scallops Steam until opaque 4–6
• Ensure fish fillets are in a single layer
and do not overlap.
• Fish is cooked when it flakes easily
with a fork and is opaque in colour.
HINTS AND TIPS FOR
STEAMING POULTRY
• Select similar sized pieces of poultry
for even cooking.
• For even cooking results arrange poultry
in a single layer.
TYPE SUGGESTIONS AND TIPS COOKING TIME
(MINUTES)
Breast fillet Place skin side up 20–25
Drumstick Place thickest part to outside of the steaming tray 30–35
Thigh fillet Place thickest part to outside of the steaming tray 18–20
• Remove visible fat and skin.
• To obtain a browned appearance,
sear the chicken before steaming.
• Check poultry is cooked by piercing
the thickest part. The poultry is cooked
when the juices run clear.