Microwave Cookery Book & Operating Instructions For models: NN-ST450W / NN-ST460M Important safety instructions Please read carefully and keep for future reference IP2932_39T20BP_Cov_02_110125.
Standard Conversion Chart Weight 1/ 2 oz 1oz 2oz 3oz 4oz 5oz 6oz 7oz 8oz 9oz 10oz 11oz 12oz 13oz 14oz 15oz 1lb/16oz – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 15g 25g 50g 75g 100g 150g 175g 200g 225g 250g 275g 300g 350g 375g 400g 425g 450g – – – – – – – – 3ml 5ml 15ml 150ml 300ml 450ml 600ml 1 litre Capacity 1/ 2 tsp 1tsp 1tbsp 1/ 4pt 1/ 2pt 3/ 4pt 1pt 13/4pt IP2932_39T20BP_Cov_02_110125.indd 2 When using recipes in this book always follow metric or imperial measurements. Do not combine the two.
Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven. Even if this is not your first microwave oven, do please read the opening chapters of this cookbook to achieve perfect results every time. This microwave oven has the benefit of the Inverter technology. This has been in use with microwave ovens in Japan for many years, improving the cooking performance of the oven.
Important safety instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. Which may be marked, and rated, either 10 amps or 13 amps. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green-and-yellow: Earth. Blue: Neutral. Brown: Live. A 10 amp or 13 amp fuse is fitted according to the type of mains plug fitted.
Unpacking your oven 1. Examine Your Oven Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged. Do NOT install if unit is damaged. 2. Guarantee Your receipt is your guarantee, please keep safely. 3. Cord If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or itʼs service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. N.B.
Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven - IMPORTANT It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean, and wiped out after each use. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of a surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. 1. Switch the oven off before cleaning and unplug at socket if possible. 2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas clean.
Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Turntable in place. 2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute with any other Glass Turntable. 3. If Glass Turntable is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water. 4. Do not cook directly on Glass Turntable. Always place food in a microwave safe dish. The only exception to this is when cooking Jacket Potatoes or Auto Program Jacket Potatoes. 6.
Important Information – Read Carefully Safety If smoke or a fire occurs in the oven, press Stop/Cancel pad and leave the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or the circuit breaker panel. Short Cooking Times As microwave cooking times are much shorter than other cooking methods it is essential that recommended cooking times are not exceeded without first checking the food. Cooking times given in the cookbook are approximate.
Important Information – Read Carefully 9. Meat Thermometer. Use a meat thermometer to check the degree of cooking of roasts and poultry only when meat has been removed from the microwave. If undercooked, return to the oven and cook for a few more minutes at the recommended power level. Do not leave a conventional meat thermometer in the oven when microwaving. 10. Paper, Plastic. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
Microwaving Principles Important notes Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War II. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and from manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones. How microwaves cook food The dish used to cook or reheat the food will get warm during cooking, as the heat conducts from the food.
General Guidelines Standing time Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require a STANDING TIME (inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the centre completely. MEAT JOINTS – Stand 15 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil. JACKET POTATOES – Stand 5 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil. LIGHT CAKES – Stand 5 mins. before removing from dish. RICH DENSE CAKES – Stand 15-20 mins. FISH – Stand 2-3 mins. EGG DISHES – Stand 1-2 mins.
General guidelines Dish size Quantity Spacing Shape Follow the dish sizes given in the recipes, as these affect the cooking and reheating times. A quantity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks and reheats more quickly. Small quantities cook faster than large quantities, also small meals will reheat more quickly than large portions. Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart. NEVER pile foods on top of each other. Even shapes cook evenly.
Containers to use Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking. Testing Dishes for Suitability When unsure that a cooking container is suitable for use in your microwave, check by the following test: 1. Fill a microwave safe measuring jug with 300ml (½pt) cold water. 2. Place it on the turntable alongside the dish to be tested. If the dish you are testing is a large dish, then stand the measuring jug on top of the empty dish. 3.
Plastic Cling film Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice. Microwave cling film can be used for covering food that is reheated by microwave. It is also useful for covering food to be cooked, but care should be taken to avoid the film being in direct contact with the food. e.g. Do not line dishes with cling film.
Control Panels NN-ST450W / NN-ST460M* (1) Display Window (2) Time Pads (3) Auto Weight Microwave Programs (4) Auto Weight Defrost Programs (5) Microwave Power Setting (6) Turbo Reheat Pad (7) Delay/Stand Pad: This can be used to delay a cooking program for up to 9 hrs and 59 mins, or used to time or for standing (non-cooking) time. (8) Clock Pad: Press the clock pad. Using the minute and second pads set the clock (24 hr clock). Press clock pad again to stop colons flashing.
Letʼs Start to Use your Oven NN-ST450W / NN-ST460M* 1 Plug in Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. 2 Press Clock Pad Set clock as a 24hr clock. Set time using time pads. Press clock pad again. (See page 15 for details). 3 Demonstration Mode This is to enable you to experiment setting various programs. (The letter D will always appear in the display window.
Setting the Clock Example of how to set 11.25 Press once Press once Press twice Press 5 times Press Clock Pad “SET TIME” will appear in the display window, and the colon starts to blink. Press Time Pads Enter time of day by pressing Time Pads. Use minute pads to set the hours and second pads to set the minutes. Set as 24 hr clock. Press Clock Pad Colon stops blinking. Time of day is now locked into the display. N.B. 1. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3. 2.
Turbo Reheat This will provide an added boost of microwave power up to 1000 watts, for the initial part of the cooking time, when reheating foods e.g. soup, baked beans. Turbo Reheat Press the Pad. Select Cooking time. Press Start. Using the Delay/Stand Feature The Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program. When the Delay/Stand Pad is selected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven during this time. 1.
Microwave Cooking and Defrosting Accessory to use: When using your oven, the glass turntable provided must always be in position. DO NOT place food directly onto the turntable except in the case of Jacket Potatoes or Auto Program Jacket Potatoes. Foods reheated or cooked by MICROWAVE are normally covered with a lid or cling film, unless otherwise stated. Two Stage Cooking: eg.
Auto Weight Defrost Programs This feature allows you to defrost minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. The CHAOS defrost pad should be pressed to select the correct category and then enter in the weight of the food in grams or pounds and ounces using the appropriate pads (See page 17). Foods should be placed in a suitable dish, whole chickens and joints of meat should be on an upturned saucer or on a rack. Chops, chicken portions and slices of bread should be placed in a single layer.
Defrosting Guidelines By selecting the DEFROST power level, from the microwave power pad, and setting a time, you can defrost food in your microwave. The biggest problem is getting the inside defrosted before the outside starts to cook. For this reason a defrost program alternates between a defrost power and a standing time. The name for this type of defrost is cyclic and during the standing stages there is not any microwave power in the oven, although the light will remain on and the turntable will turn.
Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. Meat Defrosting Time per 450g (1lb) Method Standing Time Beef/Lamb/ Pork Joint 14-16 mins. 450g (1lb) Place in a suitable dish or on an upturned saucer or use a rack. Turn 3-4 times. Shield. 60 mins. Minced Beef 15 mins.
Auto Weight Reheat / Cook Programs This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight can be entered in grams or pounds and ounces. There are six programs. 5 Select the desired Auto Weight Program, by pressing the pad. Default weight is in grams. Press to select lb and oz.
Auto Weight Cook Programs Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Place food off centre, unless stated otherwise. 2 Chinese style 1 Curry This program is for reheating a chilled curry convenience meal that can be stirred. Foods must be in a suitable single section microwaveable container* and have the film pierced. Place on turntable, press the pad once. Enter the weight then press START. Stir halfway. Allow to stand for 1 minute. Ensure that the food is piping hot.
Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT leftover. Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary. As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g. soups, casseroles and plated meals. Do not cover dry foods e.g. bread rolls, mince pies, sausage rolls etc.
Reheating Charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc. Heating category Your oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on the front of your oven door. The information on this label will assist you in using new instructions on food packs to enable you to program the best heating time in your oven. *1000 Watts IEC (60705) is achieved by using the Turbo Reheat pad, see page 16 for details.
Reheating Charts Food CANNED PUDDINGS Creamed Rice Custard Sponge Pudding Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) 425 g 624g 425g 300 g HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH 2 mins. - 2 mins. 30 secs. 3½ mins. 2½ mins. 1½ mins. Instructions/Guidelines Place in a microwave safe bowl. Cover and place on turntable.
Reheating Charts Weight/ Quantity Food Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PASTA Cooked Spaghetti Macaroni Cheese 100 g HIGH 1 min. Place in a microwaveable safe dish. Cover and place on turntable. 225 g HIGH 1½-2 mins. 1 kg HIGH 8 mins. PASTRY PRODUCTS - PRECOOKED - N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. Beef & Onion Pie 186 g HIGH 1-1½ mins. Chicken Pie 600 g HIGH 4-5 mins. Cornish Pastie 227 g (1) HIGH 1½-2 mins. Quiche 400 g (1) HIGH 3-4 mins.
Reheating Charts Weight/ Power Time to Food Quantity Level Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PUDDINGS AND DESSERTS N.B. Transfer food from foil containers to a similar sized microwave safe dish Place in a microwaveable safe dish. 1 HIGH 45-60 secs. 2 HIGH 1 min. 30 secs. Cover and place on turntable. Stir halfway. Rice Pudding 500 g HIGH 2 mins. 30 secs. PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS - CHILLED N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish.
Cooking Charts Food Weight/ Quantity Choice of Cooking Modes Time Approx. (mins.) BACON – from raw Rashers 200 g (8) HIGH Steaks 210 g (4) HIGH 4-5 mins. or 45 secs per rasher. 4-5 mins. BEANS & PULSES – should be pre-soaked (except lentils) HIGH Black Eyed Beans 225 g then SIMMER HIGH Chick Peas 225 g then SIMMER Lentils 225 g MEDIUM power HIGH Red Kidney Beans 225 g then SIMMER 10 mins. 25-30 mins. 10 mins. 40 mins. 10-15 mins. 15 mins. 40 mins.
Cooking Charts Food EGGS – Poached. Water Egg Water Eggs Water Eggs Water Eggs EGGS – Scrambled. 1 Egg Weight/ Quantity Choice of Cooking Modes Time Approx. (mins.) 45 ml 1 90 ml 2 135 ml 3 180 ml 4 HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM 50 secs. 50 secs. 1 min. 1 min 40 secs. 1 min. 30 secs. 1 min. 40 secs. 2 mins. 1min. 50 secs. HIGH HIGH 2 Eggs HIGH HIGH 3 Eggs HIGH HIGH FISH – FRESH from raw – For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 36.
Cooking Charts Weight/ Quantity Food Choice of Cooking Modes Time Approx. (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 39. Chops, cutlets 425 g (4) MEDIUM 6-7 mins. Place in microwave safe dish or rack. Cover and place on turntable. Chops, loin 600 g (4) MEDIUM 7-8 mins. Joints MEDIUM 12-13 mins. per Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or drip tray. 450 g (1 lb) Cover. Place dish on turntable.
Cooking Charts Weight/ Quantity Food Choice of Cooking Modes RICE – Place in a large microwave safe bowl. Easycook Brown 250 g HIGH Long Grain White 250 g MEDIUM Long Grain Brown 250 g MEDIUM Wild Rice & Brown Rice Mix 250 g MEDIUM MILK PUDDING – Place in a large microwave safe bowl. Flaked Rice 50 g SIMMER power HIGH Pudding Rice 50 g then SIMMER Tapioca 50 g SIMMER SAUSAGES from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care.
Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Food Quantity Cooking Modes FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave safe dish. Peas 450 g HIGH Potatoes – boiled 450 g HIGH Potatoes – par-boiled 450 g HIGH Potatoes – new whole 450 g HIGH Potatoes – to mash 450 g HIGH 1 HIGH 2 HIGH Potatoes – jacket (200 g / 7 oz) 4 HIGH 1 HIGH 2 HIGH Potatoes – jacket (250 g / 9 oz) 4 HIGH Spinach 450 g HIGH Spring Greens 450 g HIGH Swede – cubed 450 g HIGH Turnip 450 g HIGH FROZEN VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave safe dish.
Increasing and Decreasing Recipes Increasing recipes To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. To double the quantity, simply double every ingredient listed. Do not forget that large quantities will require a larger dish. Make sure that it is deep enough to prevent the recipe from boiling over during cooking. Cover as directed in the recipe. Stir or rearrange foods as recommended. Increase the stand times by 5 mins. per lb.
Soups and Starters Ingredients 8 field mushrooms, approx.
Ingredients 25g (1oz) butter 1 onion coarsely chopped 675g (11/2 lb) carrots thickly sliced 1 litre (13/4 pints) vegetable stock grated zest of 1/2 orange 90ml (6 tbsp) orange juice 60ml (4 tbsp) crème fraiche salt & black pepper 1 tbsp snipped fresh chives Carrot and Orange Soup Serves 4 Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) bowl 1. Place the butter and onion in a large bowl. Cook on HIGH power for 3-4 mins. or until soft. 2. Add the carrots. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 8-10 mins. or until vegetables are softened.
Fish Whole fish For fish with a strong odour, eliminate the smell after cooking by placing 600 ml (1 pt) of boiling water and 1 sliced lemon in a large bowl, cook on SIMMER for 20 mins. Wipe out oven with a dry cloth. If cooking 2 whole fish together, they should be arranged head to tail for even cooking. Arranging Liquid Noise Thin fillets of fish i.e. plaice, should be rolled up prior to cooking to avoid overcooking on the thinner outside edge and tail.
Ingredients 100 g (4 oz) broccoli 100 g (4 oz) cauliflower 1 medium red pepper, diced 198 g (7 oz) can salmon, drained 25 g (1 oz) butter 30 ml (2 tbsp) plain flour 300 ml (1⁄2 pt) milk 50 g (2 oz) grated tasty cheese 150 ml (1⁄4 pt) cream cheese (optional) salt and pepper to taste 15 g (1/2 oz) butter 75 g (3 oz) fresh white breadcrumbs 15 ml (1 tbsp) chopped fresh parsley pinch paprika Salmon and Vegetable Mornay Ingredients 450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock cut into 4 portions 300 ml (1⁄2 pt) milk knob of bu
Ingredients 25 g (1 oz) butter 2 onions, peeled and quartered 1 clove of garlic, crushed 2 courgettes, sliced 1 yellow pepper, sliced 3 ml (1⁄2 tsp) cumin 3 ml (1⁄2 tsp) paprika 15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree 400 g (14 oz) can tomatoes 8 plaice fillets 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice parsley to garnish Plaice Provencal Ingredients 1 red pepper, cut into chunks 350 g (12 oz) cod or huss, cubed 8 button mushrooms 1 small sweetcorn, cooked and cut into slices Marinade: 1 ⁄2 small onion, grated 60 ml (4 tbsp) olive o
Meat and Poultry Guidelines Defrosted joints Standing time Turning If the meat has previously been frozen, ensure it is properly thawed before cooking by microwave. Defrosted joints of meat must be allowed to STAND for a minimum of 60 mins. before cooking to ensure the centre is fully defrosted. Meat and poultry require a minimum of 15 mins. STANDING TIME wrapped in aluminium foil after cooking by microwave.
Ingredients 1 onion, diced 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 green pepper, diced 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil 100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced 225 g (8 oz) lean minced beef 1 glass of red wine 15 ml (1 tbsp) mixed herbs 100 g (4 oz) garlic sausage or bacon, diced 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree salt and pepper Bolognese Sauce Ingredients 3-4 cloves garlic 1 cm (1/4 ”) piece fresh ginger, grated 50 g (2 oz) ground almonds 45 ml (3 tbsp) water 3 whole cardamon pods 2 cloves 2.
Ingredients 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) braising steak, cubed 2 large onions, sliced thinly 1 clove garlic, crushed 30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour 15 ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar 300 ml (1/2 pt) hot beef stock 300 ml (1/2 pt) light ale 15 ml (1 tbsp) wine vinegar 5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs 2 bay leaves Belgian Beef Casserole Ingredients Filling: 350 g (12 oz) braising steak, cubed 100 g (4 oz) kidney, cubed 30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour 1 onion, chopped 600 ml (1 pt) hot beef stock Steak and Kidney Pudding Pudding: 175 g
Ingredients 15 ml (1 tbsp) sunflower oil 450 g (1 lb) pork, cubed 1 onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into strips 15 ml (1 tbsp) paprika 3 ml (1/2 tsp) ground cumin 396 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree 150 ml (1/4 pt) hot pork or chicken stock 175 g (6 oz) button mushrooms black pepper 10 ml (2 tsps) cornflour 30 ml (2 tbsp) crème frâiche Paprika Pork Casserole Ingredients 25 g (1 oz) butter 2 medium onions, sliced 2 sticks celery, trimmed and
Pasta and Rice Ingredients 275 g (10 oz) spaghetti 400 g (14 oz) new potatoes, cubed 225 g (8 oz) green beans, halved 120 g (41/2 oz) tub fresh pesto olive oil, for drizzling salt and fresh ground black pepper Pesto Spaghetti Serves 4 Dish: large casserole 1. Place spaghetti in a large bowl, add 1 litre (13/4 pt) of boiling water, cover and cook on HIGH power for 8-9 mins. or until cooked. Drain and keep warm. 2.
Ingredients 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cm (3⁄4”) fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped 10 ml (2 tsp) cumin seeds 3 ml (1⁄2 tsp) turmeric 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half 4 boneless chicken breasts, cubed 275 g (10 oz) basmati rice 1 litre (13⁄4 pt) hot chicken stock 75 g (3 oz) ready to eat dried apricots, chopped 50 g (2 oz) sultanas salt and pepper Fruity Chicken Risotto Ingredients 1 aubergine, cubed salt 350 g (12 oz) tagliatelle, fresh 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic crushed 1
Cheese and Egg Dishes Piercing Boiled eggs in shells Always pierce egg yolk and white to stop them exploding when poaching or frying in a microwave. Ingredients 1 garlic clove, halved 300 ml (1⁄2 pt) dry white wine 450 g (1 lb) Gruyère cheese, grated 25 g (1 oz) plain flour Pinch of pepper Pinch of grated nutmeg Paprika for sprinkling Never attempt to cook a boiled egg by microwave. They can explode dangerously. Quiches Always cook quiches on SIMMER power to avoid curdling the egg filling.
Ingredients 225 g (8 oz) shortcrust pastry 1 medium onion, chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 6 streaky bacon rashers, cut into bite size pieces.
Vegetables and Vegetarian Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede, should be cut into slices, strips or cubes. Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetables as the cooking times may be different. Always cook vegetables in a dish that is a suitable size. Use flat dishes not basins. Always cover with microwave cling film or a lid. Jacket Potatoes Cabbage should be shredded and cooked by power and time. Fresh vegetables require 90 ml (6 tbsp) of water.
Ingredients 1 aubergine, sliced 5 ml (1 tsp) salt 1 courgette, sliced 1 onion, sliced 1 green pepper, trimmed and sliced 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed 400 g (14 oz) can of tomatoes 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil salt and pepper to taste Ratatouille Ingredients 1 clove of garlic, halved 675 g (11⁄2 lb) potatoes, sliced very thinly pinch nutmeg pepper and salt 150 ml (1⁄4 pt) double cream 25 g (1 oz) butter Gratin Dauphinois Serves 4 Dish: 20 cm (8”) casserole 1.
Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 large tomato, sliced 50 g (2 oz) spicy sausage, sliced 30 ml (2 tbsp) coriander, chopped 75 g (3 oz) cheddar cheese, grated salt and pepper Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Serves 4 Dish: shallow heatproof dish 1. Wash and prick the potato skins. Cook on the Jacket Potato program. See page 22. 2. Split the potatoes horizontally, keeping the edge joined. 3. Layer the tomatoes and the sausage alternately over the potatoes.
Ingredients Tomato Sauce: 1⁄ 2 green pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 227 g (8 oz) can whole tomatoes 3 ml (1⁄2 tsp) ground cumin 3 ml (1⁄2 tsp) dried oregano 3 ml (1⁄2 tsp) chilli powder salt and pepper Enchiladas: 50 g (2 oz) cheddar cheese, grated 100 g (4 oz) cottage cheese pinch salt 2 ml (1⁄2 tsp) chilli powder pinch ground cumin 1 tomato, chopped 1 courgette, grated 1⁄ 2 green pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 6 x 15 c
Puddings and Desserts Ingredients 385 g (13 oz) can apple slices 100 g (4 oz) margarine 100 g (4 oz) light muscovado sugar 2 eggs 50 g (2 oz) ground almonds 50 g (2 oz) self raising flour 5 ml (1 tsp) ground mixed spice 60 ml (4 tbsp) flaked almonds Almond Eve’s Pudding Ingredients 150 ml (1/4 pt) water 100 g (4 oz) caster sugar 3 eggs 3 ml (1/2 tsp) vanilla essence 30 ml (2 tbsp) caster sugar 300 ml (1/2 pt) cold milk Creme Caramel Serves 4 Dish: 22 cm (81/2”) Pyrex® or microwave safe dish 1.
Ingredients 2 lemons 500 ml (18 fl oz.) full fat milk 1 cinnamon stick grated nutmeg 4 medium egg yolks 50 g (2 oz) caster sugar 30 ml (2 tbsp) cornflour 100 g (4 oz) demerara sugar Lemon Brûleé Serves 4 Dish: 4 individual heatproof ramekins 1. Place the grated rind of the lemons with the milk, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large jug and cook on HIGH power for 4 mins. Allow to cool. 2. Whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar until pale and foamy, then stir in the cornflour. 3.
Ingredients 30 g (1 1⁄4 oz) unsalted butter 125 g (4 1⁄2 oz) arborio rice 600 ml (1 pint) milk 50 g (2 oz) granulated sugar 50 g (2 oz) fine plain Continental chocolate, broken into pieces 50 g (2 oz) plain dark chocolate chips Chocolate Risotto Indulgence Serves 4-6 Dish: Large bowl 1. Place butter in the bowl, cook on HIGH power for 30-40 seconds to melt. 2. Stir in the rice and ensure all grains are coated with a little butter. 3. Add the milk and the sugar to the rice, cook on HIGH power for 10 mins.
Sauces Container size Stirring – important Always use a container or jug at least twice the capacity of the sauce, to avoid boiling over. Covering Sauces/gravy should be thoroughly stirred before, during and after cooking, to avoid any eruptions and to result in a smooth sauce. Reheating DO NOT cover sauces when cooking. Sauces can be made in advance and reheated by microwave. Reheat on HIGH power and stir halfway.
Baking Guidelines Dish shape Consistency Mixing/beating Ring moulds are ideal for baking cakes in, especially dense cakes. They help prevent the outside edge of the cake overcooking before the dense centre is cooked through. Generally cakes to be cooked by microwave should have a softer consistency than those baked traditionally. As a general rule add 15-30 ml (1-2 tbsp) of milk or water to the mixture. Cakes cooked by microwave need to be well mixed, but not over beaten.
Ingredients 75 g (3 oz) butter or margarine 30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup 75 g (3 oz) light brown sugar 150 g (5 oz) porridge oats 50 g (2 oz) raisins Chewy Flapjacks Makes: 8 slices Dish: 20 cm (8”) round flan dish 1. Place butter, syrup and sugar in a bowl and cook on HIGH power for 1-2 mins. or until melted. 2. Stir in the oats and raisins. Press into dish. Cook on MEDIUM power for 2-3 mins. or until firm. Allow to cool slightly then cut into pieces.
Preserves Sterilizing jars Dish size Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave ready for your jams. Half fill with water and heat them on HIGH power until water boils (approx. 3 mins. for 2 jars). Empty and drain upside down on kitchen paper. The jars should be warm when filled with jam. Always use a very large Pyrex® bowl. DO NOT attempt to use jam pans or saucepans in your microwave.
Ingredients 675 g (11/2 lb) plums or damsons 200 ml (7 fl. oz) water 675 g (11/2 lb) sugar 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice 5 ml (1 tsp) butter Plum Jam Ingredients 675 g (11/2 lb) tomatoes 225 g (8 oz) cooking apples, peeled and sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 100 g (4 oz) granulated sugar 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree 5 ml (1 tsp) salt 200 ml (7 fl.
Questions and Answers Q Q Q My microwave oven causes interference with my TV, is this normal? Sometimes warm air comes from the oven vents. Why? The oven stops cooking by microwave and ʻH97ʼ or ʻH98ʼ appears in the display. Why? A A A Some radio and TV interference might occur when you cook with the microwave oven. This interference is similar to the interference caused by small appliances such as mixers, vacuums, hair dryers, etc. It does not indicate a problem with your oven.
Technical Specifications Rated Voltage:230-240 V 50 Hz Operating Frequency: 2,450 MHz Input Power: Microwave 1200 W Output Power:Microwave 900 W (IEC-60705) 1000 W Turbo Reheat (IEC-60705) Outer Dimensions: 510 (W) x 380 (D) x 304 (H) mm Oven Cavity Dimensions: 359 (W) x 352 (D) x 217 (H) mm Weight: 11.5 kg Noise: 50 dB Weight and Dimensions are approximate. This product is an equipment that fulfills the European standard for EMC disturbances (EMC = Electromagnetic Compatibility) EN 55011.
Index A Adapting Recipes.............................................................................. 33 Apples, poached/stewed................................................................... 29 Arcing.................................................................................................. 7 Auto weight cooking .................................................................... 21-22 Auto weight defrosting .................................................................
Lamb guidelines....................................................................................... 39 cooking charts................................................................................ 30 Chops ............................................................................................ 30 Lamb Casserole............................................................................. 40 Lamb in a spicy cream & almond sauce ........................................ 40 Lemon Curd ...................
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