• Always place vegetables into ceramic bowl first when
cooking with meat, as these will take longer to cook than
the meat.
• Place food into slow cooker and select desired cooking
function.
• Switch mains supply on.
• Slow cooking will commence. Power on indictor will
illuminate.
• When cooking completed, switch off at mains supply and
remove ceramic bowl. WARNING place on a heat resistant
surface.
• Food may be served straight from the ceramic bowl.
• WARNING do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves to
remove ceramic bowl from slow cooker and to move slow
cooker when hot. Place on a heat resistant surface.
• WARNING do not subject the ceramic bowl to sudden
changes of temperature, as it may crack. Do not put cold
water into the hot bowl or hot water into a cold bowl.
RECIPES - SLOW COOKER TIPS
Slow cookers will cook soups, stews, casseroles, steamed
puddings and even cakes. They are also perfect for making
stocks - the backbone of nourishing winter meals. They are
safe as even cooking on low settings the temperatures reached
are high enough to prevent bacterial growth. They are easy to
clean - pop the whole removable bowl into the dishwasher or
sink of soapy water.
RICE
A slow cooker is a great way to cook rice for a crowd. For 6
people
3 cups rice
6 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
Cook for 4 - 5 hours on high or 7 - 8 hours on low setting.
Fluff up with a fork before serving.
SLOW COOKER CHILLI CON CARNE
Serves 6
2 large onions, peeled and chopped
2 - 3 cloves garlic, crushed (1 teaspoon crushed)
750 g lean minced beef
2 x 425 g cans tomatoes in juice, chopped
1 x 425 g can red kidney beans
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chilli powder (more or less to your personal taste)
Place all ingredients into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on
low for 8 hours (more or less time will not affect the result).
Spoon into individual bowls - noodle bowls are ideal. Garnish
with a dollop of sour cream, chopped tomato, avocado and
parsley. Chilli can also be served over rice or noodles.
SLOW COOKED CHICKEN & VEGETABLES
Serves 4
1 chicken, cut into 6 or 8 pieces
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
2 small kumara, peeled and chopped
2 onions, peeled and chopped
250 g mushrooms
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup chopped parsley
6 - 8 cloves garlic, crushed (2 teaspoons)
6 cups chicken stock