Rice Express
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FEATURES OFYOUR KAMBROOK RICE EXPRESS
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1. Cooking Body
7.“Keep Warm” indicator light - the
amber light indicates that your Rice
Express is “ON” and has automatically
switched to “Keep Warm” setting.
2. Ezy-clean non-stick removable
cooking bowl
3. Glass lid with stainless steel rim
which allows you to look at the rice
while its cooking
8. Selector control lever - press the
lever down to commence cooking.The
selector control lever will automatically
switch up to the “Keep Warm” setting
when the rice is cooked.
4. Cooltouch handles on cooking
body and glass lid
5. Steaming rack
9. Rice Express measuring cup
10. Rice Express serving spoon
6. Cooking indicator light - the red light
indicates that your Rice Express is on
“Cook” setting.
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Place the glass lid into position on top of
the removable cooking bowl.
USINGYOUR KAMBROOK
RICE EXPRESS
Before first use remove any promotional
labels and wash the removable cooking
bowl, steaming rack, glass lid, Rice Express
measuring cup and serving spoon in warm
soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Plug the appliance into a 230/240 volt
power outlet.
To begin cooking push the selector
control lever down.The cooking indicator
light will illuminate (red).
Do not immerse the cord or cooking
body in water or any other liquid.
Note:There will only be one light on at a time red
for “Cook” setting and amber for “KeepWarm”
setting.
Remove the removable cooking bowl,
using the Rice Express measuring cup
provided, measure out the required
amount of rice and place into the
removable cooking bowl.
When cooking is completed, the Rice
Express will automatically switch to the
“Keep Warm” setting and the amber keep
warm indicator light will illuminate.
Wash the rice in the cooker bowl with
cold water, drain this water from the
rice, continue this process until the
water appears clear.Add the required
amount of cold tap water.
When rice finishes cooking and switches
to the “Keep Warm” setting, lift the glass
lid and ‘fluff’ the rice up using the serving
spoon.
For extra soft rice or to absorb any
excess moisture, replace the lid and
allow to sit on the “keep warm” setting
for 10-15 minutes.
Please refer to the
following tables for
quantities (page 6)
Note:When measuring
rice use the Rice Express
measuring cup provided
and level off (fig 1)
Once cooked, rice can be kept on the
“Keep Warm” setting for up to 5 hours,
without losing its taste. However when
cooking 1 cup of rice, if left on the “Keep
Warm” setting, the rice will become dry.
1 level Express Cup =
160g of uncooked
rice.
Caution: Always lift the Glass Lid
away from you to avoid steam scalding.
(fig 1)
Switch off at the power outlet and then
unplug, use oven mitts remove the
removable cooking bowl to serve.Allow
the Kambrook Rice Express to cool down
before cleaning.
Note: Minimum quantity of uncooked white rice
that can be cooked in the Rice Express is 1 Rice
Express measuring cup
Place removable cooking bowl into the
cooking body.
Note:To stop the automatic “KeepWarm” setting,
simply switch off at the power outlet and then
unplug.
Do not interfere with the automatic
selector control lever during the
operation.
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Always ensure rice is spread evenly across
the bottom of the removable cooking
bowl and not heaped to one side (fig 2)
MAINTAININGYOUR
KAMBROOK RICE EXPRESS
Switch off at the power outlet and then
unplug.Allow all parts to cool before
cleaning.Wash removable cooking bowl,
steaming tray, glass lid, serving spoon and
Rice Express measuring cup in warm
soapy water, rinse and dry all parts
thoroughly.
(fig 2)
Do not wash the removable cooking
bowl, steaming tray, Express Cup or
cooker body in a dishwasher.
IMPORTANT:To avoid damage
to your appliance always ensure that
the removable cooking bowl is
correctly positioned in the unit and
pressed down firmly.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool
or scouring pads as these can damage the
non-stick surface inside the removable
cooking bowl or scratch the cooking body
surface. Never use metal utensils inside
the non-stick removable cooking bowl.
Note: If rice has cooked onto the bottom of the
removable cooking bowl, fill the bowl with hot
soapy water and leave to stand for approximately
10 minutes before cleaning.
The cooking body can simply be wiped over with
a damp cloth and then dried.
Caution: Do not immerse cooking
body, power cord or plug in water or
any other liquid as this may cause
electrocution.
This will ensure proper contact with the
removable hotplate surface and produce
optimum performance.
Do not use a damaged or dented cooking
bowl as this may cause the cooking bowl
to sit inside the rice cooker incorrectly.
NOTE: Never use metal utensils inside the
removable cooking bowl as they will damage the
non-stick surface.
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RECIPES
NOTE:The Kambrook Express rice measuring cups = 180ml If you misplace the Kambrook Express rice
measuring cups, any cup including a standard metric cup can be used, but it is important that the ratios
are abided to. Do not leave the Kambrook Rice Express on the ‘KeepWarm’ cycle for longer than 5 hours.
The quantity of water used will depend on the age and strain of the rice, as well as
personal taste.
Cooking white rice (Long or short grain)
As a general guide when cooking white rice use a ratio of 1 rice : 1 water
CookingTable
Uncooked Rice –
fill to top of the cup)
Water level –
fill to top of the cup)
= Approx. number of
cooked rice
1 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cup
11/4 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
2 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
3 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
3 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
6 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
5 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
5 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
10 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
Cooking brown or ‘wild rice mix’
As a general guide when cooking brown or ‘wild rice mix’ use a ratio of 1 rice : 1.5 water
CookingTable
Uncooked Rice –
(fill to top of the cup)
Water level –
(fill to top of the cup)
= Approx. number of
cooked rice
1 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
11/2 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
3 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
3 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
41/2 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
8 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
4 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
6 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
10 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups
Allow approximately 50 minutes to cook 2-3 cups of uncooked brown rice and stir
halfway through cooking.
When cooking brown rice, you will see some starchy water bubbles around the lid,
throughout the cooking.
For best results when cooking brown rice leave on the “Keep Warm” setting for 20
minutes.
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RECIPES
TOMATO & ZUCCHINI RISOTTO
NOTE: metric cups have been
Serves 4
used in all recipes
2 tablespoons olive oil
CHICKEN & BASIL RISOTTO
Serves 4
1/2 cup leek, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon commercial herb & garlic
butter
1 cup Arborio rice, washed
440g can Roma style tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 small Spanish onion, finely chopped
11/2 cups Arborio rice, washed
3 metric cups chicken stock
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup grated zucchini
1 char grilled chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 tomatoe, diced
2 tablespoons toasted pinenuts
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon finely sliced fresh basil leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
1. Place the oil into the removable cooking
bowl of the Kambrook Rice Express.
2. Press the selector control lever down
to “Cook” setting. Heat for, 1 minute.
Add leek and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes,
stirring constantly.
1. Place oil and butter into the removable
cooking bowl, of the Kambrook Rice
Express.
3.Add rice, tomatoes, wine and stock.
Cook with the lid on, until the Kambrook
Rice Express automatically switches to
“Keep Warm” setting, stirring once during
cooking.
2. Press the selector control lever down
to “Cook” setting. Heat for 1 minute,
add onion, cook for 2 minutes, stirring
constantly.
3.Add rice and stir, then add the stock.
Cook with the lid on, until the Kambrook
Rice Express automatically switches to
“Keep Warm” setting. Stirring once during
cooking.
4. Fluff rice then fold through cheese,
zucchini and pinenuts. Close lid and stand
for 10 minutes on “Keep Warm” setting
before serving.
4. Fluff rice then fold through chicken,
tomatoes, cheese, basil and pepper. Close
lid and allow to stand for 10 minutes on
“Keep Warm” setting before serving.
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RISOTTO OF SMOKED CHICKEN
AND EGGPLANT
RICH CHEESY RISOTTO
Serves 4
Serves 4
40g butter
30g butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small Spanish onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 cup Arborio rice, washed
Pinch saffron powder
3 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup leek washed, trimmed and thinly
sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 cup Arborio rice, washed
415g can Mediterranean style tomatoes
2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon freshly grated lime rind
150g roasted marinated eggplant, chopped
1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan
cheese
200g smoked boned chicken breast,
skinned and thinly sliced
50g Brie, finely chopped
1 tablespoon snipped garlic chives
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon finely shredded basil
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Black pepper to taste
1. Place butter and oil into the removable
cooking bowl of the Kambrook Rice
Express.
1. Place butter and oil into the removable
cooking bowl of the Kambrook Rice
Express.
2. Press the selector control lever down
to “Cook” setting. Heat for 1 minute, add
onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes,
stirring constantly
2. Press the selector control lever down
to “Cook” setting. Heat for 1 minute, add
leek and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes,
stirring constantly.
3.Add rice, saffron, stock and rind. Cook
with the lid on, until the Kambrook Rice
Express automatically switches to “Keep
Warm” setting, stir once during cooking.
3.Add rice, tomatoes, stock, turmeric and
rind. Cook with the lid on until Kambrook
Rice Express automatically switches to
“Keep Warm” setting. Stir once during
cooking.
3. Fluff rice, then fold through cheeses,
garlic chives and pepper. Close lid and
stand for 10 minutes on “Keep Warm”
setting before serving.
4. Fluff rice, then fold through eggplant,
chicken, basil, pine nuts and pepper. Close
lid and stand for 10 minutes on “Keep
Warm” setting before serving.
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SUSHI RICE
SUSHI RICE SUGGESTIONS
- SEAWEED ROLLS
2 metric cups short grain white rice,
washed
6 sheets of Nori seaweed
Sushi Rice
21/4 metric cups water
11/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
11/2 tablespoons castor sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Wasabi paste, to taste
150g smoked salmon, thinly sliced
Japanese pickled ginger and vegetables
Finely sliced cucumber or spring onion
1. Place rice and water into the removable
cooking bowl of the Kambrook Rice
Express, (thoroughly wash rice first).
1. Place a sheet of seaweed, shiny side
down on a sheet of baking paper.
2. Press the selector control lever down
to “Cook” setting. Cook with the lid on,
until Kambrook Rice Express automatically
switches to “Keep Warm” setting. Stir
once during cooking.
2. Spread a portion of the rice over a third
of the nori sheet, leaving a border.
5. Spread a very thin layer of wasabi paste
in a narrow line down the centre of the
rice.Top with a thin strip of salmon then
some pickled ginger and vegetables,
cucumber or spring onion.
3. Fluff rice. Close lid and allow to stand
for 10 minutes on “Keep Warm” setting.
4.Transfer rice to a large, shallow dish.
Cool to room temperature.
6. Using the paper as a guide roll up the
seaweed to enclose the filling. Press to seal
the edges.
5. Heat vinegar, sugar and salt over a low
heat until sugar dissolves. Sprinkle over
rice. Use immediately as required in Sushi
recipes.
7. Using a very sharp knife cut the roll
neatly into 2.5cm pieces.
8. Repeat with remaining seaweed and
filling. Chill until ready to serve.
Tip:Any leftover Sushi Rice can be frozen.
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SEAFOOD PAELLA
Serves 4
ORIENTAL WILD RICE SALAD
Serves 4
1 tablespoon oil
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 Spanish onion, diced
11/2 cups wild rice mix, washed
600ml chicken stock
100g snow peas, blanched
1/4 cup smoked almonds, halved
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 cup long grain rice, washed
21/2 cups seafood stock or chicken stock
375g mixed seafood (prawns, calamari,
octopus, mussel meat, white fish fillet)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
50g roasted red capsicum, peeled and
chopped
1 tablespoon sweet Thai chili sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 tomatoe, diced
1. Place oil into the removable cooking
bowl of the Kambrook Rice Express.
1/4 teaspoon chilli powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
2. Press selector control lever down to
“Cook” setting. Heat for 1 minute, add
garlic and shallots. Cook for 2 minutes,
stirring constantly.
1. Place oils into the removable cooking
bowl of the Kambrook Rice Express.
2. Press selector control lever down to
“Cook” setting. Heat for 1 minute, add
onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for 2
minutes, stirring constantly.
3.Add rice and stock. Cook with the lid
on until the Kambrook Rice Express
automatically switches to “Keep Warm”
setting. Stir once during cooking.
3.Add rice and stock. Cook with the lid
on for 10 minutes.
4. Fluff rice. Close lid and stand for 10
minutes on “Keep Warm” setting.
4. Stir in seafood, capsicum and lime juice.
Cook with the lid on until Kambrook Rice
Express automatically switches to “Keep
Warm” setting.
5.Transfer rice to serving dish.
6. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil,
and chilli sauce and rice vinegar in a screw
top jar and shake well.
5. Fluff rice, then fold through tomatoes,
chilli and coriander. Close lid and allow to
stand for 10 minutes on “Keep Warm”
setting before serving.
7.Toss through salad to serve. Serve with
snowpeas and almonds warm.
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TURKISH PILAF
Serves 4-6
SPICY RICE
Serve 4
60g ghee or butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 Spanish onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
11/2 cups long grain white rice
11/2 cups chicken stock
1 cinnamon stick
2 cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon lightly crushed cardamom
pods
2 coriander seeds
1 whole clove
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 teaspoons lemon rind
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
125g shelled pistachio nuts
1 bay leaf
1. Place rice, stock and whole spices into
the removable cooking bowl of the
Kambrook Rice Express.
3 cups Basmati rice, washed
2 cups chicken stock
2. Press selector control lever down to
“Cook” setting. Cook with the lid on, until
the Kambrook Rice Express automatically
switches to “Keep Warm” setting. Stir
once during cooking.
TIP: for a salad add -
1/2 cup shelled pistachio nuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped dried figs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
3. Fluff rice, then fold through orange juice,
rind, mint and pistachios. Close lid and
allow to stand for 10 minutes on “Keep
Warm” setting before serving.
1. Place ghee and oil into the removable
cooking bowl of the Kambrook Rice
Express.
2. Press selector control lever down to
“Cook” setting. Heat for 1 minute, add
onion, garlic and spices. Cook for 2
minutes stirring constantly.
3.Add rice and stock. Cook with the lid
on, until the Kambrook Rice Express
automatically switches to “Keep Warm”
setting. Stir once during cooking.
4. Fluff rice, then fold through nuts,
apricots, figs and coriander. Close lid and
allow to stand for 10 minutes on “Keep
Warm” setting before serving.
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MANGOTROPICAL CREAMED
RICE
WILD BERRY RICE
Serves 4
Serves 4
11/2 metric cups short grain white rice,
washed
11/2 metric cups short grain white rice,
washed
2 metric cups water
1 cup mango nectar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup warmed honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup cream
450g can sliced peaches, drained, juice
reserved
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
1/4 cup icing sugar
2 teaspoons lime rind
1/2 cup coconut cream
1/4 cup passionfruit pulp
1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons port
1. Place rice, mango nectar, water and
reserved peach juice in the removable
cooking bowl of the Kambrook Rice
Express. Reserve peaches for serving.
Extra berries for serving
1. Place rice and water into the removable
cooking bowl of the Kambrook Rice
Express.
2. Press selector control lever down to
“Cook” setting. Cook with the lid on, until
the Kambrook Rice Express automatically
switches to “Keep Warm” setting. Stir
once during cooking.
2. Press selector control lever down to
“Cook” setting. Cook with the lid on, until
the Kambrook Rice Express automatically
switches to “Keep Warm” setting, stirring
once during cooking.
3. Fluff rice, then fold through lime rind,
coconut cream and passionfruit pulp.
Close lid and stand for 10 minutes on
‘Warm’ setting and serve, dusted with
cinnamon sugar, accompanied by peaches,
in a serving dish.
3. Fluff rice and stir in honey, butter and
cream. Close lid and allow to stand for 10
minutes on “Keep Warm” setting.
4. Place blueberries, raspberries, icing
sugar, water and port into the bowl of a
food processor or blender and process
until smooth.
5. Fold berry mixture through rice
mixture, then transfer mixture to serving
glasses.
Top with extra berries and cream if
desired.
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Notes
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Notes
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KAMBROOK
12 MONTH
REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
If the product includes one or a number of
accessories only the defective accessory
or product will be replaced.
KAMBROOK warrants the purchaser
against defects in workmanship and
material, for a period of 12 months from
the date of purchase (3 months
commercial use).
In the event of KAMBROOK choosing to
replace the appliance, the guarantee will
expire at the original date, ie. 12 months
from the original purchase date.
Guarantee and purchase receipt for this
product are to be retained as proof of
purchase and must be presented if making
a claim under the terms of the
In Australia, this KAMBROOK Guarantee
is additional to the conditions and
guarantees which are mandatory as
implied by the Trade Practises Act 1974
and State Territory legislation.
KAMBROOK guarantee.
KAMBROOK reserves the right to
replace or repair the appliance within
the warranty period.
For service, spare parts or product
information in Australia, please call
KAMBROOK on the customer Service
Line (free call) 1800 800 634.
Warranty does not apply to any defect,
deterioration, loss or injury or damage
occasioned by, or as a result of the misuse
or abuse, negligent handling or if the product
has not been used in accordance with the
instructions.The guarantee excludes
breakages and consumable items such as
rice bowl or lids.
For service, spare parts or product
information in New Zealand, please
call KAMBROOK New Zealand, Mono
Place, Ellerslie,Auckland.
Phone 0800 253 007, FAX 0800 263 001.
This warranty is void if there is evidence
of the product being tampered with by
unauthorised persons.
If claiming under this guarantee the product
must be returned to freight prepaid.
YOUR PURCHASE RECORD (Please complete)
Attach purchase receipt here.
DATE OF PURCHASE___________________________
MODEL NUMBER _____________________________
SERIAL NUMBER (If applicable) ___________________
Please don’t return purchase record
unless you are making a claim
PURCHASED FROM ___________________________
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Kambrook 4 Kingston Town Close Oakleigh,Victoria 3166,Australia
Customer Service Line (free call) 1800 800 634 Customer Service Fax 1800 621 337
Kambrook (New Zealand) Mono Place Ellerslie,Auckland, New Zealand
Customer Service Line/Spare Parts 0800 253 007 Customer Service Fax 0800 263 001
Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you purchase may differ slightly from the one illustrated in this book. Issue 1/01
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