Microwave Cookery Book & Operating Instructions For Models: NN T553 NN T523 NN T543
Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking Dear Owner, CONTENTS 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.
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 Placement of 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. 1. Oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface 850mm above floor level. For proper operation, the oven must have sufficient air flow. i.e.
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. 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. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if they get very dirty.
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.
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 2-5 mins. ■ EGG DISHES – Stand 2-3 mins.
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 (1⁄2pt) 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.
CLING FILM PLASTIC Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use. Only use Tupperware containers if they are designed for microwave use. Do not use Melamine – although it is heat resistant it absorbs microwave energy and scorches. Even if a container is microwave safe, do not use for cooking foods high in sugar or fat. Foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice, should not be cooked in plastic.
NN-T553/NN-T523* Control Panels (1) Display Window (2) Time Pads (3) Auto Weight Microwave Programs (4) Auto Weight Defrost Programs (5) Microwave Power Setting (6) Turbo reheat (7) Delay/Stand Pad: This can be used to delay a cooking program for up to 9 hrs 99 mins., or used to time or for standing (non-cooking) time.
Let’s Start to Use your Oven 1 Plug in Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. NN-T553/NN-T523* 2 NN-T543 Press Clock Pad Set clock as a 12hr clock. Set time using time pads. Press clock pad again. (See page 15 for details).
Setting the Clock Example of how to set 11.25pm 10 min Press once 1 min Press once Clock Clock 10 sec Press twice ● Press Clock Pad ● “SET TIME” will appear in the display window, and the colon starts to blink. 1 sec Press 5 times 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 12 hr clock. Press Clock Pad Colon stops blinking. Time of day is now locked into the display. N.B. 1.
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. 10 min 1 min 10 sec 1 sec TURBO REHEAT 1000W ● ● Press the Pad. Start ● Select Cooking time. Press Start. Using the the Delay/Stand Feature The Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking program.
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 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 12 mins.
Auto Weight Reheat / Cook Programs NN-T553/NN-T523/NN-T543 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. The NN-T553/NN-T523 has eight programs and the NN-T543 six programs. 5 6 ● down lb oz veg / fish Select the desired Auto Weight Program, by pressing the pad.
Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-T553 / NN-T523 Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Place food off centre, unless stated otherwise. 1 2 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.
Auto Weight Reheat / Cook Programs NN-T543 Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Place food off centre, unless otherwise stated. 1 1 Curry curry 2 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. 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 (705) 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. 3 mins. 2 mins. 2 mins. Instructions/Guidelines Place in a microwave safe bowl on turntable. Cover. CANNED VEGETABLES – Drain where appropriate Carrots, whole 410 g HIGH Mushrooms, whole Peas, Mushy Peas, Garden Potatoes, new 3 mins.
Reheating Charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PASTA Cooked Spaghetti Macaroni Cheese 100 g HIGH 1 min. 225 g HIGH 3 mins. Place in a microwaveable safe dish on turntable. Cover. 1 kg HIGH 8 mins. PASTRY PRODUCTS - PRECOOKED - N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. Beef & Onion Pie 155 g HIGH 1-2 mins. Chicken Pie 480 g HIGH 4-5 mins. Cornish Pastie 200 g (1) HIGH 2-3 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 Pancakes, filled 1 HIGH 45-60 secs. 2 HIGH 1 min. 30 secs. Place in a microwaveable safe dish on turntable. Cover. 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 4-5 or 45 secs per rasher. 4-5 mins. Instructions/Guidelines Place on microwave safe rack or plate on turntable and cover with kitchen towel to minimise splatter. Place on microwave safe rack or plate on turntable.
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. 30 secs. 1 1 1 min. 30 secs. 1 min. 30 secs. 2 1min. 50 secs. HIGH 30 secs. HIGH 20 secs. 2 Eggs HIGH 50 secs. HIGH 30 secs. 3 Eggs HIGH 1 min. 20 secs. HIGH 30 secs. FISH – FRESH from raw – For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 36.
Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Time Approx. Food Quantity Cooking Modes (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 Place in microwave safe dish or rack on turntable. Cover. Chops, loin 600 g (4) MEDIUM 7-8 Joints MEDIUM 12-13 per Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or drip tray. 450 g (1 lb) Cover. Place dish on turntable. Turn joint over halfway during cooking.
Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Food Quantity 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. 150 g (5 oz) total weight 50 g (2 oz) butter 60 ml (4 tbsp) chopped mixed herbs 1 garlic clove, crushed seasoning Garlic Mushrooms with Herbs Serves 4 Dish: large flan dish 1. Arrange the mushrooms in a large flan dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle with the herbs and garlic.
Fish WHOLE FISH Fish cooks very well by microwave as it stays moist and the lingering fish smells left in conventional ovens are avoided. 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.
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 Serves 4 Dish: 20 x 25 cm (8” x 10”) dish 1.
F I S H 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 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 oil 60 ml (4 tbsp) lemon juic
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.
M E A T A N D P O U L T R Y 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 396 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree salt and pepper Ingredients 3-4 cloves garlic 1 cm (1/4 ”) piece fresh ginger, grated 50 g (2 oz) ground almonds 3x15 ml (3 tbsp) water 3 whole cardamon pods 2 cloves 2.
Dish: large casserole with lid 1. Combine all the casserole ingredients in dish. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH power for 10 mins. Stir then use SIMMER power for 90 mins. or until meat is tender, stir every 30 mins. Remove bay leaves. Steak and Kidney Pudding Serves 4 Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole + 1.2 litre (2 pt) pudding basin 1. Combine all filling ingredients in casserole. Place upturned plate on top of meat, cover and cook on HIGH power for 10 mins., then SIMMER power for 60 mins.
Ingredients 25 g (1 oz) butter 2 medium onions, sliced 2 sticks celery, trimmed and chopped 100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced 4 chicken quarters, skinned 300 ml (1/2 pt) hot chicken stock 396 g (14 oz) can tomatoes salt and pepper 30 ml (2 tbsp) cornflour Paprika Pork Casserole Serves 4 Dish: large casserole 1. Place all the ingredients except the cornflour and crème frâiche in a large bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 10 mins. 2. Stir the casserole, cover and cook on SIMMER power for 50 mins.
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.
P A S T A A N D R I C E 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 Ingredients 1 aubergine, cubed salt 350 g (12 oz) tagliatelle, fresh 1 onion 1 clove garlic crushed 15 ml (1
Cheese and Egg Dishes 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. Swiss Cheese Fondue Serves 4-6 Dish: large 2 litre (4 pt) bowl 1. Place garlic and wine in the bowl and cook on HIGH power for 4 mins.
Ingredients 225 g (8 oz) shortcrust pastry 1 medium onion, chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 6 streaky bacon rashers, or 100 g (4 oz) ham cut into strips 2 eggs 150 ml (1/4 pt) single cream salt and pepper to taste 50 g (2 oz) cheddar cheese, grated Quiche Lorraine Serves 4 Dish: 20 cm (8”) flan dish 1. Roll out pastry and use to line the flan dish. Prick base of pastry with a fork, chill for 15 mins. Line base of pastry with kitchen towel and cook on HIGH power for 4-5 mins. or until pastry is starting to dry.
• • 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. • • Cabbage should be shredded and cooked by power and time. Fresh vegetables require 90 ml (6 tbsp) of water. For each extra 450 g (1 lb) add an extra 90 ml (6 tbsp) of water and stir halfway. • Certain vegetables i.e. broccoli and asparagus, should be arranged so that the tips are in the centre of the dish, as these require less cooking.
V E G E T A B L E S A N D V E G E T A R I A N 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 396 g (14 oz) can of tomatoes 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil salt and pepper to taste 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 Ratatouille 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. 2. Split the potatoes horizontally, keeping the edge joined. 3. Layer the tomatoes and the sausage alternately over the potatoes. Season and sprinkle with coriander and the grated cheese.
V E G E T A R I A N A N D V E G E T A B L E S Ingredients Tomato Sauce: 1⁄ 2 green pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 397 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
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 Serves 4 Dish: 22 cm (81/2”) Pyrex® or microwave safe dish 1. Arrange the apple slices in the base of the dish. 2. Beat together the remaining ingredients except the flaked almonds until smooth. 3.
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 1 min. 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 Always use a container or jug at least twice the capacity of the sauce, to avoid boiling over. COVERING DO NOT cover sauces when cooking. STIRRING – IMPORTANT Sauces/gravy should be thoroughly stirred before, during and after cooking, to avoid any eruptions and to result in a smooth sauce. REHEATING Sauces can be made in advance and reheated by microwave. Reheat on HIGH power and stir halfway. POWER LEVEL Most sauces require HIGH Power for cooking.
Baking Guidelines DISH SHAPE 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. CONSISTENCY 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.
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. B A K I N G 2. Stir in the oats and raisins. Press into dish. Cook on HIGH power for 3-4 mins. or until firm. Allow to cool slightly then cut into pieces.
Preserves 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. If you wish to cook larger quantities than given in the recipes below, revert to the traditional hob method, using a traditional recipe.
P R E S E R V E S 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 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 My microwave oven causes interference with my TV, is this normal? Sometimes warm air comes from the oven vents. Why? 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. The heat given off from the cooking food warms the air in the oven cavity.
Index A Adapting Recipes.............................................................................. 34 Apples, poached/stewed................................................................... 30 Arcing.................................................................................................. 7 Auto weight cooking .................................................................... 21-23 Auto weight defrosting ................................................................. 17-18 B reheating...
K Lamb guidelines ...................................................................................... 39 cooking charts ............................................................................... 31 Chops ............................................................................................ 31 Lamb Casserole ............................................................................ 40 Lamb in a spicy cream & almond sauce ....................................... 40 Lemon Curd..................
Standard Conversion Chart Weight 1/ 2 oz 1oz 2oz 3oz 4oz 5oz – 15g – 25g – 50g – 75g – 100g – 150g 6oz 7oz 8oz 9oz 10oz 11oz 12oz 13oz 14oz 15oz 1lb/16oz – – – – – – – – – – – 175g 200g 225g 250g 275g 300g 350g 375g 400g 425g 450g Capacity 1/ 2 tsp 1tsp 1tbsp 1/ 4pt 1/ 2pt 3/ 4pt 1pt 13/4pt – – – – – – – – 3ml 5ml 15ml 150ml 300ml 450ml 600ml 1 litre When using recipes in this book always follow metric or imperial measurements. Do not combine the two.
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