Can you cook stuff other than beans in it? Can you manually set the time and pressure to make other recipes also?
485611
You can manually set the timer for other recipes. I personally have only made beans and rice using the manual settings. But I see no reason why it would not work for other items.
485612
Just this last week I made 15 bean soup in it. I haven't had anything I love more. My husband would eat beans everyday, that was the big reason I considered this cooker.
485613
I can't directly answer this query, but you can say-I haven't tried anything but beans. However, it's essentially an electricpressure cooker. You could cook other stuff in it because the time can beset manually, but the pre-set options are only for beans, so you'll have towork those times out for yourself. Enjoy!
485614
The time can be adjusted--there are increments for each variety of bean, but you can modify the times with + and - buttons. Lentils cook at a lower pressure than other beans, so the pot does accommodate lower pressure but it doesn't look as though you can control the pressure independently of the timer. I think that actual electric pressure cookers exist along the same lines as this specialized cooker. BUT, all that said, this gadget opens up the wonderful world of bean cuisine and for that reason it is a great addition to anyone's kitchen.
1060002
I'm not sure what you mean, Donna. I always use the timer when I cook, rather than any automatic setting. I tend to doubt that you could push an automatic setting and then use the timer for some other purpose, though.
1457503
Yep, if you use the saute option first with the lid off. After the first ingredients are cooked to your liking you can add beans and water, lock the lid in place and set a manual time to pressure cook the beans. Depending on the beans you are using (larger beans such as chickpeas) you may want to pressure cook them prior on their own and drain off the froth. I personally prefer to do that to help eliminate gas. I even take the whole gas issue further by sprouting the dry beans first.
1968897
I have the small Deni Pressure cooker and therefore do not cook beans in it, but my books says to never fill the cooker more than half full. Beans tend to foam a lot so add a tablespoon of oil to the water to reduce the amount of foaming. Good luck.
94699
yes! cooking beans in a pressure cooker is not only easy but also preferred. short cooking times slightly very depending on bean type, dry, canned, etc... a very easy internet search for times and methods.
614123
Yes you can. As long as you don't over fill it. I also cook lentils in the rice cooker.
1580489
it is a thing of great beauty my pressure cooker!you can,you need some liquid or stock.i use a few carrots to lift the meat off the bottom of the pan.
117156
Yes you can. Brown rice 2 cups/3.5 cups water/ 2tblspns butter(optional) for 25 min. White rice is the same except for cook time is 10min. These times are intended for Long Grain Rice and it is notrecommended for instant rice in this cooker. There are recipes that include rice, like Black Beans and rice or Red Beans and Rice, both are good. When cooking rice you have to select the Manual Cook button. I have not tried other Grains myself, so I can not comment on that. Hope any of this helps.
1021302
There are temperature settings you can set if you use it in "oven" mode. There are also low, high, and keep warm settings if you want to use it like a crockpot.
185097
I don't use the default settings, but rather use times recommended in instruction booklet. When I've encountered undercooked product, I just add a few more minutes manually. I've noticed differences in degree cooked, tho using same type of bean, from one product name to the other; also notice differences with changes of ambient temp & humidity. Be sure you're using amount of water recommended in the instruction booklet, and don't forget to add the oil... Hope this helps.
1465577
I am planning on buying this model for the same reason- I don't see why you can't make beans. Just make sure to soak them overnight and set the timer for the type of beans. For example, if they are kidney beans then they should cook for about an hour (according to the Ultimate Rice Cooker cookbook). Let me know how it goes.
332340
Yes you can, however I haven't made any yet. You might want to buy the "Good Health Clay Pot" cook book, Hedi Levine. It has all the recipes you need and the temperatures you should be using for this pot (it differs from regular pots). Hope this helped.
1561044
I don't have that cooker, because of its inferior design and quality of construction, compared to other similar units. I returned it to the store where I bought in less than one day without even firing it up. There are other units out there at comparable cost that are much better designed and constructed. Regardless of what you use, I would recommend that you should plan on cooking several relatively small portions rather one huge batch all at once.
1426878
Yes you can, I have even seen some recipes for homemade spaghetti sauces online as well. Great machine!!
665118
Yes. To cook you have to put the amount of time in. It shuts off when the time is up.
1311030
Yes, it can cook it like you are doing it on a stovetop since it has the brown/sauté mode, or you can steam it.
1505273
The picture diagram on the interface is pretty self explanatory; just press the corresponding button for the unit you want to use until you reach the preset column you want. Once there you can adjust the preset time by using the arrows. You don't have to use all the units, as they work independent of one another. You can use the trays for grains, sauces, etc and the elevated tray with holes for meats. So, for instance, you can make a meal by using the larger bowl and compartment for rice, fill one of the smaller compartments with vegetables, and the other small compartment with a marinated meat or eggs. Or use the elevated tray for fish, one of the smaller compartments for sauce, and the other small one with quinoa. Experiment!