Recipes
Introduction 17
Cooking
} Practical tips
} Follow the guideline values in the cooking table and the recipes. Observe the cooking
procedure if you have not had much practice. You can open the door of the appliance at
any time. The appliance then turns o automatically. It operates again only when the
door is closed.
} Food out of the refrigerator requires a longer cooking time than food at room temperature.
} More compact food requires a longer cooking time. For example, a larger piece of meat
requires a longer cooking time than the same quantity of minced meat. It is recommended
to start cooking larger quantities initially at max. power and then to continue cooking at
medium power for uniform cooking. Stir while cooking and turn over compact pieces.
} Flat food cooks faster than high food, thus the food should be spread flat as far as
possible. Place thinner parts like chicken legs or filleted fish to the inside or let them
overlap.
} Small quantities cook faster than large ones. The following rule of thumb applies:
Double quantity = nearly double time
Half quantity = half time.
} If you cannot find a matching time listing for a meal, the following rule applies: approx. 1
minute of cooking time per 100 g.
} A lid prevents drying of the food. Reversed plates, microwave foil, baking paper, or special
covers are also suitable for covering. Food which has a crust should be cooked uncovered.
} Add only little or no food while cooking. For vegetables, the remaining water from
washing is sucient in most cases.
} Food with a hard skin like apples, potatoes, or sausages should be pricked with a fork or a
toothpick to prevent bursting.
} Eggs in the shell may not be prepared in a microwave oven as they would burst when
heated. For fried eggs or eggs in a glass, prick the yolk several times before cooking.
} Do not heat food in tightly closed glasses or bottles. The food expands and can burst the
container.
} Heating of larger quantities of cooking oil (deep-frying) may not be done in a microwave
oven.
} After cooking, leave the food for some time in the appliance or at room temperature, the
food will then continue to cook a little. Stir before serving.
} You will need pot holders to remove the dishes even when cooking or heating in a
microwave oven, as the food transfers heat to the dishes.
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