Rice Perfect
Instruction/Recipe Booklet
This book covers the use and care of the following Sunbeam Rice Cookers:
RC4700 Rice Perfect 10 – 10 cup Rice Cooker
RC2610 Rice Perfect 8 – 8 cup Rice Cooker
RC2300 Rice Perfect 5 – 5 cup Rice Cooker
Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.
Product featured - RC4700
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR RICE
PERFECT.
• Use your rice cooker at least 200mm away
from walls and curtains.
• Do not operate the rice cooker on an
inclined surface. Use a flat level surface.
• Do not use your rice cooker in confined
spaces.
• Do not move or cover the rice cooker whilst
in operation. Unplug before moving.
• Remove the power cord before cleaning the
rice cooker.
• Do not immerse the heating vessel of the
rice cooker in water or any other liquid.
• After cleaning ensure that the cord inlet area
is completely dry before using again.
Sunbeam are very safety conscious when
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose
other than its intended use.
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas
flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
Do not place on top of any other appliance.
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang
over the edge of a table or bench top or touch
any hot surface.
designing and manufacturing consumer products,
but it is essential that the product user also
exercise care when using an electrical appliance.
Listed below are precautions which are essential
for the safe use of an electrical appliance:
• Read carefully and save all the instructions
provided with an appliance.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet
before you insert or remove a plug. Remove
by grasping the plug – do not pull on the cord.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug
when the appliance is not in use and
before cleaning.
• For safety reasons and to avoid maintenance
by unskilled persons, some appliances are
‘sealed’ using tamperproof screws. Such
appliances should always be returned to the
nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre
for adjustment or repair if required.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension
cord unless this cord has been checked
and tested by a qualified technician or
service person.
• Always use your appliance from a power
outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked
on the appliance.
• Close supervision is necessary when your
appliance is being used near children or
infirm persons.
• Never leave an appliance unattended while
in use.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a
damaged cord or after the appliance has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. If damage
is suspected, return the appliance to the
nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre
for examination, repair or adjustment.
• For additional protection, Sunbeam
recommend the use of a residual current
device (RCD) with a tripping current not
exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit
supplying power to your appliances.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water
or any other liquid unless recommended.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
number 1800 025 059 (AUSTRALIA) or 09 912 0747 (NEW ZEALAND).
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
1
Features of your Rice Perfect 10
– RC4700
Non-stick Removable Cooking Pan.
Lightweight pan distributes heat evenly for
perfectly cooked rice every time. The non-stick
pan is removable for easy cleaning.
Glass Lid with Steam Vent.
Allows steam to be released while cooking,
reducing condensation.
Cool Touch Handles.
Allows you to lift and carry the Rice Perfect 10
to the table.
Keep Warm Light.
Illuminates to indicate that your Rice Perfect
10 cup is in the KEEP WARM mode.
Cook Light.
Illuminates to indicate that your Rice Perfect
10 cup is in the COOK mode.
Automatic Control.
Depress the lever to commence the COOK mode.
The control automatically switches to KEEP
WARM mode when the rice is cooked.
Keep Warm Function.
Keeps your rice warm until you are ready
to serve it.
10 Cup Capacity (20 cups cooked rice).
Prepare from 2 to 10 cups of uncooked rice at
any time. As a guide the 10 cup capacity will
feed approximately 16-18 people.
2
Twin Stainless Steel Steaming Trays.
Convenient steaming trays allows you to
retain colour, vitamins and minerals of your
food.
Serving Spoon.
Ideal for stirring and serving rice from the
rice cooker. The plastic will not scratch the
non-stick surface on the cooking pan.
Measuring Cup.
Ensures accurate measuring of rice to
achieve perfect results every time.
3
Features of your Rice Perfect 8
– RC2610
Steaming Tray.
Convenient steaming tray allows you to retain
colour, vitamins and minerals of your food.
Non-stick Removable Cooking Pan.
Lightweight pan distributes heat evenly for
perfectly cooked rice every time. The non-stick
pan is removable for easy cleaning.
Keep Warm Light.
Illuminates to indicate that your Rice Perfect
8 cup is in the KEEP WARM mode.
Cook Light.
Illuminates to indicate that your Rice Perfect
8 cup is in the COOK mode.
Automatic Control.
Depress the lever to commence the COOK mode.
The control automatically switches to KEEP
WARM mode when the rice is cooked.
Keep Warm Function.
Keeps your rice warm until you are ready
to serve it.
8 Cup Capacity (16 cups cooked rice).
Prepare from 2 to 8 cups of uncooked rice at any
time. As a guide the 8 cup capacity will feed
approximately 14-16 people.
4
Glass Lid with Steam Vent.
Allows steam to be released while cooking,
reducing condensation.
Cool Touch Handles.
Allows you to lift and carry the Rice Perfect
8 to the table.
Serving Spoon.
Ideal for stirring and serving rice from the
rice cooker. The plastic will not scratch the
non-stick surface on the cooking pan.
Measuring Cup.
Ensures accurate measuring of rice to
achieve perfect results every time.
5
Features of your Rice Perfect 5
– RC2300
Non-stick Removable Cooking Bowl.
Lightweight pan distributes heat evenly for
perfectly cooked rice every time. The non-stick
bowl is removable for easy cleaning.
Keep Warm Light.
Illuminates to indicate that your Rice Perfect
5 cup is in the KEEP WARM mode.
Cook Light.
Illuminates to indicate that your
Rice Perfect 5 cup is in the
COOK mode.
Automatic Control.
Depress the lever to commence the COOK mode.
The control automatically switches to KEEP
WARM mode when the rice is cooked.
Keep Warm Function.
Keeps your rice warm until you are ready
to serve it.
5 Cup Capacity (10 cups cooked rice).
Prepare from 1 to 5 cups of uncooked rice
at any time. As a guide the 5 cup capacity will
feed approximately 8-10 people.
6
Glass Lid with Steam Vent.
Allows steam to be released while cooking,
reducing condensation.
Cool Touch Handles.
Allows you to lift and carry the Rice Perfect
5 to the table.
Serving Spoon.
Ideal for stirring and serving rice from the
rice cooker. The plastic will not scratch the
non-stick surface on the cooking pan.
Measuring Cup.
Ensures accurate measuring of rice to
achieve perfect results every time.
7
Using your Rice Perfect
1. Before using your Rice Perfect for the
first time wash the cooking pan, lid,
measuring cup and serving spoon in
warm soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
7. Insert the plug into a 230-240 volt AC
power outlet and turn the power on. (The
“KEEP WARM” light will illuminate).
8. Depress the automatic control lever to
“COOK”, to begin the cooking cycle.
The “COOK” light will illuminate.
9. When cooking is complete, your Rice
Perfect will automatically switch to
“KEEP WARM” mode and the “KEEP
WARM” light will illuminate.
10.Allow rice to stand in the “KEEP WARM”
mode for 5-10 minutes for small
2. Using the measuring cup provided,
measure out the required quantity of rice.
NOTE:
1 level cup measure = 180mls.
1 cup of uncooked rice = 2 cup
of cooked rice (approximately).
3. Using a sieve, wash rice thoroughly under
cold water before cooking. This removes
excess starch which helps to achieve
fluffier rice. Make sure water runs clear
before use.
quantities and approximately 10-15
minutes for larger quantities, with the lid
on. DO NOT use metal utensils as these
will scratch the non-stick coating. A
plastic spoon is supplied.
NOTE: A fine mesh sieve is the most
effective way to wash the rice. Run water
through rice until water runs clear not
milky.
11.The “KEEP WARM” cycle will continue
until the power is switched off. If keeping
the rice warm, stir, then replace lid. Rice
can be kept warm in the Rice Perfect for
up to 2 hours. After two hours rice should
be refrigerated for storage, if required.
4. Ensuring that the exterior of the cooking
pan is clean and dry, place it inside the
heating vessel.
NOTE: During operating – do not remove
the lid as this may affect cooking results.
Do not interfere with the automatic
control lever. Do not keep rice in the
cooker for extended periods of time on
“KEEP WARM” mode as the rice
5. Place the washed rice in the removable
pan. Add cold water to the cup level
indicated on the inside of the removable
pan or quantity of water specified. See
cooking charts on pages 11, 12 and 13.
6. Replace the lid.
becomes dry and the quality deteriorates.
8
Care and cleaning
After using your Rice Perfect, turn the power
off and remove the cord from the power
outlet.
The lid, removable pan, measuring cup and
serving spoon should be washed in warm
water using a mild detergent. DO NOT use
harsh abrasives to clean the removable
cooking pan as these will damage the non-
stick coating. The exterior of the cooking
vessel can be wiped over with a damp cloth.
DO NOT place any part of your Rice Perfect in
a dishwasher. The hot water temperatures
and harsh detergents may warp or stain the
parts.
CAUTION: Never use any chemical, steel wool,
harsh abrasive cleaners, thinners or chemical
dust cloths to clean any part of your Rice
Perfect.
WARNING: Do not allow water to enter the
inside of the heating vessel as this may
cause electrocution.
CAUTION: Never immerse the heating vessel
in water.
9
Tips for cooking rice
– Results may vary depending on type of rice
used.
– For fluffier rice, add a little extra water and
for firmer rice, add a little less water.
– Should you happen to add too much extra
water, the excess water may overflow
during cooking. Sometimes it is a good
idea to cook the rice with the
– Cup measure provided equals
approximately 135g of rice. If you
misplace the measuring cup provided
please refer to the quantities using a
metric cup in the table(s) following. Please
note that cooking times may vary due to
slight differences between the cup
provided and a metric cup.
recommended quantity of water first and
then if the rice is still crunchy, a little
extra water can be stirred through and the
‘COOK’ lever activated again.
10
Cooking Chart – Rice Perfect 10 cup
(RC4700)
Using Cup Provided
(uncooked rice qty)
Conversion to
Metric Measure
(uncooked rice qty)
Fill to Water
Level Indicator
Approximate
Cooking Time
(minutes)
WHITE RICE
1
3
2
1 / cups (265g)
2
3
13
15
17
19
21
23
24
26
28
3
2cups (400g)
2
3
4
2 / cups (530g)
4
1
3
5
3 / cups (665g)
5
6
4cups (800g)
6
2
3
7
4 / cups (930g)
7
1
3
8
5 / cups (1065g)
8
9
6cups (1200g)
9
2
3
10
6 / cups (1330g)
10
BROWN RICE
3
4
2cups (400g)
3
4
25
29
33
34
38
42
44
48
2
3
2 / cups (530g)
1
3
5
3 / cups (665g)
5
6
4cups (800g)
6
2
3
7
4 / cups (930g)
7
1
3
8
5 / cups (1065g)
8
9
6cups (1200g)
9
2
3
10
6 / cups (1330g)
10
11
Cooking Chart – Rice Perfect 8 cup
(RC2610)
Using Cup Provided
(uncooked rice qty)
Conversion to
Metric Measure
(uncooked rice qty)
Fill to Water
Level Indicator
Approximate
Cooking Time
(minutes)
WHITE RICE
1
3
2
1 / cups (265g)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
15
18
21
23
26
28
30
3
2cups (400g)
2
3
4
2 / cups (530g)
1
3
5
3 / cups (665g)
6
4cups (800g)
2
3
7
4 / cups (930g)
1
3
8
5 / cups (1065g)
BROWN RICE
1
3
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 / cups (265g)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
25
29
34
36
41
43
47
2cups (400g)
2
3
2 / cups (530g)
1
3
3 / cups (665g)
4cups (800g)
2
3
4 / cups (930g)
1
3
5 / cups (1065g)
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Cooking Chart – Rice Perfect 5 cup
(RC2300)
Using Cup Provided
(uncooked rice qty)
Conversion to
Metric Measure
(uncooked rice qty)
Fill to Water
Level Indicator
Approximate
Cooking Time
(minutes)
WHITE RICE
2
3
1
/ cups (130g)
1
2
3
4
5
15
18
24
27
31
1
3
2
1 / cups (265g)
3
2cups (530g)
2
3
4
2 / cups (665g)
1
3
5
3 / cups (800g)
BROWN RICE
1
3
2
3
4
5
1 / cups (265g)
2
3
4
5
29
36
38
43
2cups (530g)
2
3
2 / cups (665g)
1
3
3 / cups (800g)
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Recipes
NOTE: Ensure rice has been thoroughly
washed under cold water before cooking to
prevent rice grains from sticking to pan.
Tasty Rice Rissoles
Makes approx 10
2 tablespoons (40 grams) butter or oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1
2
/
teaspoon curry powder
Coconut Rice
4 cups Jasmine rice
400ml coconut cream or lite coconut milk
600ml water
1 tbsp sugar (optional)
2 lime leaves (optional)
2 cups brown rice, cooked in Rice Perfect
1 zucchini, grated
1 carrot, grated
1
4
/
cup finely chopped parsley
200g pumpkin, cooked, drained
well and mashed
Place all ingredients in the removable pan
and mix well. Cook with lid on. Allow 10
minutes on warm function after cooking.
1
2
/
/
/
cup unprocessed bran
teaspoon ground sage
teaspoon ground cumin seeds
1
1
4
4
Approx. time 30 minutes.
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Savoury Rice
Use chicken or beef stock in place of water
to cook rice.
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1
4
/ cup peanut butter
breadcrumbs for coating
oil for shallow frying
Spicy Rice
Cook saffron rice as directed above, and add
1.Melt butter or margarine in a pan. Lightly
sauté onion and curry powder. Transfer to a
large bowl. Add rice, zucchini, carrot,
parsley, pumpkin, sage and cumin; mix
well.
1
1
2
2
/
teaspoon curry powder, / teaspoon
chinese 5 spice powder. After cooking stir
1
2
through / cup sultanas, for every 2 cups of
rice.
2.Combine eggs, mayonnaise and peanut
butter, mix well. Add rice and vegetable
mixture; mix until combined.
3.Shape mixture into approximately 10
rissoles. Coat in breadcrumbs.
4.Heat oil in frypan on high heat.
Fry rissoles until golden brown.
Serve with salad.
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Fried Rice
1 tablespoon (20g) butter or oil
3 eggs, lightly beaten
Serves 6-8
1. In a large frying pan heat half the oil and
butter; add onions and garlic and cook until
the onions are tender. Add the rice and stir
through to coat the rice with the onion
mixture.
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1
2
/
tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 red capsicum, chopped into 1.5cm pieces
4 rashers bacon, roughly chopped
4 green onions, sliced
2. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until most of
the liquid has absorbed. Transfer mixture to
the Rice Perfect cooking pan. Add the hot
chicken stock and stir through. Making sure
that the exterior of the pan is dry; place into
heating vessel.
1 x 225g can pineapple pieces, drained
1
2
/
cup frozen peas
4 cups white rice, cooked in Rice Perfect
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3. Replace the lid.
4. Depress the automatic control lever to
“COOK”.
5. When cooking is complete, the lever will
automatically switch to the “KEEP WARM”
mode. Leave the rice in the cooker for 10
minutes at this stage. DO NOT REMOVE LID.
1.Melt butter in a frypan on high heat. Add eggs
to pan fry as for an omelette. Remove from
pan place on a plate, cover in foil set aside.
2.Lightly sauté garlic, ginger, capsicum and
bacon. Add onions, pineapple and peas
and cook for approximately 2 minutes.
6. Meanwhile heat the remaining oil and butter
in a frying pan and cook, stirring until the
mushrooms are tender; drain any excess
liquid.
7. After the rice has been in the “KEEP WARM”
mode for 10 minutes, open the lid. Stir
through the mushrooms, parmesan and
parsley. Season to taste with black pepper.
3.Add rice and chopped egg to frypan. Gently
toss to combine. Add soy sauce and mix
thoroughly. Heat through before serving.
Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Serves 4-6
(Suitable for models RC4700 and RC2610)
2 tablespoons olive oil
80g butter
1 onion, chopped finely
1 clove garlic, crushed
8. Serve immediately.
2 cups (metric) uncooked Arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine
1 litre chicken stock, hot
200g Swiss brown mushrooms, sliced
150g button mushrooms, sliced
1
2
/
/
cup grated parmesan
cup chopped fresh parsley
1
4
Freshly ground black pepper
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Pine Nut & Rice Stuffing for Turkey
Pilau
Serves 6
3.5kg turkey
1 tablespoon butter or oil
3 onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 cups brown rice, cooked in Rice Perfect
1 tablespoon (20 grams) butter or margarine
2 small onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 green onions, finely sliced
2 cups uncooked white rice, long grain
1 x 440g can corn kernels, drained
250g dried apricots, roughly chopped
1
1 red capsicum, seeds removed and cut into
2
1 / cups pine nuts, roughly chopped
thin strips
2 tablespoons brandy or wine
1
2
2 / cups (625ml) chicken or vegetable stock
1.Heat butter or margarine in a pan and
lightly sauté onions.
2.Combine with remaining ingredients. Place
1.Melt butter or margarine in a pan and
sauté onions until tender.
2.Add onions, rice, corn and capsicum.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring to coat rice.
stuffing into cavity of turkey and truss.
1
2
Bake for approximately 2-2 / hours at
180°c.
3.Transfer rice mixture to Rice Perfect.
Pour stock over rice.
4.Cover and depress lever to “COOK”. Allow
to stand for 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Bacon and Pineapple Stuffing for Chicken
No. 16 chicken
1 cup white or brown rice, cooked in Rice
Perfect
1
3
/
cup crushed pineapple, well drained
2 rashers bacon, rind removed and roughly
chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1 egg
1 teaspoon mixed herbs
1.Combine all ingredients. Place into cavity
of chicken and truss.
2.Bake for approximately 1 hour and 20
minutes, or until cooked. Baste chicken
with juices throughout baking.
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Summer Rice Salad
Peachy Rice Crumble
2 cups brown rice, cooked in Rice Perfect
2 cups white rice, cooked in Rice Perfect
1 x 825g can sliced peaches, drained
1 x 450g can pineapple pieces in natural
1
3
4
4
juice, reserving / cup juice for dressing
/
cup sultanas
1 carrot, grated
1 zucchini, sliced
1 cup orange juice
1
4
/
cup honey
1 small red capsicum, cut into 1.5cm pieces
1
2
/ cup cashews, toasted and chopped
Topping
1
2
/ cup sultanas
80g butter or margarine melted
1
2
/
cup wholemeal flour
Dressing
1 cup rolled oats
1
1
2
4
/
/
/
cup white wine vinegar
cup honey
cup pineapple juice
/
/
/
/
/
cup coconut
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
2
4
4
3
cup brown sugar, firmly packed
teaspoon cinnamon
teaspoon mixed spice
cup slivered almonds
2 tbsp grated ginger
1
4
/
cup coriander leaf, chopped
1.Place salad ingredients into large bowl.
2.Combine the dressing ingredients in a
bowl.
3.Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
Sprinkle with extra coriander to serve.
1.Pre-heat oven to 180°C. Grease a 23cm
round oven proof dish.
2.Spread rice over base of prepared dish.
Arrange peaches and sultanas on top of
rice.
3.Combine orange juice and honey in a
saucepan. Gently heat, stirring until well
combined. Pour over rice and fruit.
4.Combine all topping ingredients into a
bowl. Spread evenly over rice and fruit.
5.Bake for approximately 30 minutes. Serve
with custard or ice cream.
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Rum and Raisin Rice Custard
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1
2
/ cup sugar
3 cups hot milk
1 cup raisins or sultanas
2 teaspoons rum essence
2 cups white rice, cooked in Rice Perfect
1.Pre-heat oven to 180°C. Grease a 4-5 cup
oven proof dish.
2.Combine eggs and sugar. Gradually add
hot milk, stirring constantly until
combined.
3.Stir in raisins or sultanas, essence and
rice. Pour mixture into prepared dish.
4.Place dish in a pan of hot water and bake
for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes,
or until custard has set.
NOTE: Custard is set when knife is inserted
in the centre and comes out clean.
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Sushi
You will find it a pleasure to be able to make
your very own sushi with these simple steps.
You will need to use Japanese style sushi rice
which is a type of short grain rice and is
readily available at good supermarkets.
The cup measurement below is using the
cup provided with your product.
5. When cooking is complete, the lever will
automatically switch to the “KEEP
WARM” mode. Leave the rice in the
cooker for 10 minutes at this stage. DO
NOT REMOVE LID.
6. Combine sushi vinegar ingredients
together; mix well until the sugar
dissolves.
Sushi rice
7. Spread the rice into a large flat bottomed
wooden or plastic bowl or container.
Using the rice spoon provided, gently
slice through the rice removing any
lumps; at the same time gradually pour
over sushi vinegar.
3 cups sushi rice
3 cups water
Sushi Vinegar
1
3
/ cup rice vinegar
2
1
2 / tablespoons sugar
1
4
/ teaspoon salt
8. Use either an electric fan on low or a
hand fan; fan the rice until it is almost
cool. Continue to gently slice through the
rice but don’t stir as this will break up
the rice grains.
1. Place rice in a fine sieve and wash until
the water runs clear. Drain for at least 10
minutes.
2. Place rice in cooking pan. Add 3 cups of
water or fill water to number 3 on the
cooking bowl. Making sure that the
exterior of the pan is dry, place into
heating vessel.
9. Place a clean damp cloth over the rice to
prevent it from drying out while making
sushi. Rice should be used as soon as
possible.
10.Do not put rice in the refrigerator as it
will be too hard.
3. Replace the lid.
4. Depress the automatic control lever to
“COOK”.
Makes approximately 9 cups of cooked sushi
rice.
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Making Sushi
Before you make sushi you will need to
purchase a bamboo mat for rolling your
sushi. For best result lightly dampen your
mat before using.
a 3cm strip at the top of the seaweed
uncovered. This will help seal the roll after
rolling.
4.If using wasabi paste, smear a very small
amount across the centre of the rice. Place
your choice of ingredients in a row over the
wasabi, making sure that the ingredients
go to both ends. Don’t overfill as the
sushi will be too difficult to roll. About 4-5
ingredients per roll is suitable.
6 sheets toasted seaweed (nori)
Small bowl of cold water with 2 teaspoons
rice vinegar
Ready make wasabi paste
Japanese soy sauce to serve
Selection of ingredients listed below for 6 large
rolls:
1cm strips sashimi grade tuna or salmon
Cooked prawns, shelled, deveined, halved
lengthways
5.Starting with the edge closest to you, pick
up the mat with your thumb and
forefingers and using your remaining
fingers hold the filling in place while you
start to roll away from you.
Cooked crabmeat
6.Roll forward gently but firmly. Moving the
bamboo mat out of the way as you roll. Dip
finger in water and slightly wet over the
uncovered seaweed. Finish rolling, lightly
press to shape. Unroll mat.
Pickled daikon, sliced thinly
Lebanese cucumbers, seeds removed sliced thinly
Avocado, sliced thinly
Green onions, sliced into strips lengthways
Snow pea sprouts
Japanese mayonnaise
Pink picked ginger
7.Place roll onto cutting board and using a
very sharp knife cut into eight pieces.
1.Place a sheet of seaweed, shiny side down
onto the dampened bamboo mat.
8.Repeat with remaining rice, seaweed and
fillings.
2.Dip your fingers into the water and scoop
9.Serve with extra wasabi and Japanese soy
sauce.
1
6
approximately / of the rice onto the centre
of the seaweed.
Makes 6 large rolls (48 pieces)
3.Gently spread the rice over the seaweed
without pushing down, leave approximately
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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Steaming Vegetables
For best results when steaming vegetables:
1. Before steaming, thoroughly clean the vegetables. Cut off the stems and peel if desired.
2. Cut pieces to desired size. The smaller the piece the faster that it will cook.
3. To retain vegetable flavour and nutrients steam until just tender, but they should still be
slightly firm.
4. Frozen vegetables should be defrosted before steaming.
VEGETABLE
QUANTITY
MINIMUM
APPROXIMATE
COOKING TIME
(minutes)
WATER
(1 metric cup = 250ml)
1
2
Asparagus
Beans
Beetroot
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
1 bunch (approx. 250g)
/
/
6-8
8-10
20-30
6-8
10
10
1
g
2
250 cut or whole
g
250 whole
2
1
g
2
250
/
/
/
1
g
2
350
1
g
2
250
1
g
g
2
Butternut Pumpkin 250 cut into 3cm pcs
Cabbage
1 /
15-20
12
250 coarsley shredded
1
g
g
Carrots
250 cut into 3cm pieces
250
1
15-20
10
20-25
5
1
2
Cauliflower
Corn on the cob
English Spinach
Snowpeas
Button squash
Peas
/
g
500 whole cob
1
1
g
2
250 trimmed
/
/
/
/
1
g
2
250 whole
5-7
1
g
2
250 whole
8-12
12-15
8
1
g
2
250 shelled
1
g
2
Zucchini
250 sliced
/
Potatoes
1.Chats
2.Red or White
3.Red or White
4.Sweet
1
2
500g whole
1 /
20-24
30-36
15-20
12-17
1
2
600g - 800g whole
500g 3cm pieces
2 /
1
2
1 /
g
500 3cm pieces
1
FROZEN VEGETABLES
*Must be defrosted first.
1
12-16
Green beans, lima, broad beans, broccoli, brussel sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, mixed
vegetables, peas.
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Steaming Fish and Seafood
For best results when steaming fish and seafood:
1. Place fish in the steamer tray.
2. Add lemon wedges, herbs, spices and seasoning before steaming.
3. Add butter or oils after steaming if desired.
4. Fish is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork.
MINIMUM
WATER
(1 cup = 250ml)
APPROXIMATE
COOKING TIME SUGGESTIONS
(minutes)
TYPE
QUANTITY
Clams and pippies 500g
FISH
1
5-8
Steam until just open.
1.fillet
500g
1
1
12
Before cooking brush
2.steak
500g – 2cm thick
12-18
lightly with oil & season.
Mussels
500g in the shell
1
8-12
12
Steam until just open.
Steam until just pink.
Prawns (green)
500g medium in shell
1
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Steaming Poultry
For best results when steaming poultry:
1. Select pieces of a similar size for even cooking.
2. Cook meat on a single layer.
3. Remove all fat and skin.
4. If you desire colour. Brown the pieces well in a non-stick frypan before steaming.
5. Steam until well done. Check by piercing the thickest part of the poultry. If the juices run
clear it is cooked through.
6. Cooking will vary depending on the size of the pieces.
MINIMUM
APPROXIMATE
COOKING TIME SUGGESTIONS
(minutes)
TYPE
QUANTITY
WATER
(1 cup = 250ml)
1
2
Breast fillet
500g
1 /
12-14
Place the thickest part
towards the outside of the
basket and season.
1
2
Pieces – bone in
500g (approx. 4)
1 /
15-25
Place the thickest part
towards the outside of the
basket and season.
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Notes
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Sunbeam Corporation.
Made in China. Due to minor changes in design or
otherwise, the product may differ from the one shown
in this leaflet. Backed by Sunbeam‘s 12 Month
Replacement Guarantee and National Service Network.
© Copyright. SUNBEAM CORPORATION LIMITED 2003.
(INCORPORATED IN N.S.W.) A.C.N. 000 006 771
Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd.
For more information or advice on this or any other
contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.
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