Foods Unsuitable For Pressure Cooking
Some foods are not recommended for pressure cooking in liquid. Such foods could expand too much, froth, and sputter, which can result in blocking the steam vent. Examples include macaroni, cranberries, and cereals such as oatmeal. Dumplings should not be cooked under pressure, otherwise the dumplings will expand, block the steam vent, and trigger the safety devices that prevent over-pressure. Dumplings can be added to a stew already cooked in the pressure cooker and gently simmered without the lid on.
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