Recipes
20 Introduction
Broiling
} What does broiling in a microwave oven mean?
Broiling in a single mode enables rapid and gentle cooking without fat, just like a barbecue.
The powered microwave cooks larger slices of meat and poultry, casseroles and gratins from
the inside, while the grill provides a nice golden-brown colour.
} What kind of food can be broiled?
Thin pieces of meat like steaks, cutlets or sausages, fish or poultry are particularly well
suited for broiling. But also vegetables (onions, tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, eggplants,
zucchinis) and fruit (apples, bananas, pears, peaches, and pineapples) can be grilled well as
a side dish or a garnish for meat dishes. The grill can, of course, also be used for scalloping
bread or, in conjunction with the microwave for casseroles and gratins of any kind.
} Preparation
Fish and meat taste good when they are covered with a marinade of vegetable oil, spices
and herbs and left aside for a few hours. Salt should only be applied after grilling. Sausages
will not burst if they have been pierced with a fork beforehand.
} Accessories
Depending on the dish, the food can be grilled or baked in a jar on a turntable or scalloped.
Only use the grate together with the turntable, as it can catch the dripping juice.
} Which setting is the correct one?
In the grill table, there are approximate values for grilling dierent types of food. There’s a
rule of thumb: The thinner the food to be grilled, the closer it should be to the grill heating
element and less microwave power is needed.
For compact meat and poultry dishes as well as casseroles and gratins, you need medium
to high microwave power in combination with the grill. It is best to switch on the grill
simultaneously or afterwards, to achieve a crispy crust.
} During and after the grilling
Check the food that is being grilled after half of the grilling time and turn it over or brush it
with oil where appropriate. When broiling grease splashes may touch the radiator and burn.
This is a natural process and not a malfunction. Clean the oven and the accessories after
each cooking process so that no dirt can become engrained.
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