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COOKING GUIDE
MICROWAVES
Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water,
fat and sugar content.
The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid
movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the
food.
COOKING
Cookware for microwave cooking:
Cookwaremustallowmicrowaveenergytopassthroughitformaximum
eciency. Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel, aluminium
and copper, but they can penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic
as well as paper and wood. So food must never be cooked in metal containers.
Food suitable for microwave cooking:
Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen
vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard,
soups, steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a
microwave oven. Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food
that would normally be prepared on a hob. Melting butter or chocolate, for
example (see the chapter with tips, techniques and hints).
Covering during cooking
To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises
as steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in dierent
ways: e.g. with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film.
Standing times
After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature
to even out within the food.
Cooking guide for frozen vegetables
Useasuitableglasspyrexbowlwithlid.Cookcoveredfortheminimumtime-
seetable.Continuecookingtogettheresultyouprefer.
Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after
cooking.Coverduringstandingtime.
Food Portion Power Time
(min.)
Standing
time
(min.)
Instructions
Spinach 150 g 600 W 4½-5½ 2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)
cold water
Broccoli 300 g 600 W 9-10 2-3 Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.)
cold water.
Peas 300 g 600 W 7½-8½ 2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)
cold water.
Green beans 300 g 600 W 8-9 2-3 Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.)
cold water.
Mixed
vegetables
(carrots/peas/
corn)
300 g 600 W 7½-8½ 2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)
cold water.
Mixed
vegetables
(chinese style)
300 g 600 W 8-9 2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.)
cold water.
Cooking guide for rice and pasta
Rice : Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid - rice doubles in
volumeduringcooking.Cookcovered.
After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and
salt or add herbs and butter.
Remark: the rice may not have absorbed all water after the
cooking time is finished.
Pasta : Use a large glass pyrex bowl. Add boiling water, a pinch of
saltandstirwell.Cookuncovered.
Stiroccasionallyduringandaftercooking.Coverduring
standing time and drain thoroughly afterwards.
Food Portion Power Time
(min.)
Standing
time
(min.)
Instructions
White rice
(parboiled)
250 g 800 W 16-17 5 Add 500 ml
cold water.
Brown rice
(parboiled)
250 g 800 W 21-22 5 Add 500 ml
cold water.
Mixed rice (rice
+ wild rice)
250 g 800 W 17-18 5 Add 500 ml
cold water.
Mixed corn (rice
+ grain)
250 g 800 W 18-19 5 Add 400 ml
cold water.
Pasta 250 g 800 W 11-12 5 Add 1000 ml
hot water.
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