CHAOS DEFROST For Models: NN V653 NN V623 NN V453
Welcome to Panasonic Microwave Cooking Dear Owner, 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 System Inside. The new unique technology 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 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.
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. The maximum weight that can be placed on the turntable is 4Kg (8lb 14oz), this includes total weight of food and dish. 2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute with any other Glass Turntable. 7. 3. If Glass Turntable is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water. 8.
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 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. 13. Keeping Your Oven Clean. It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is wiped out regularly.
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 - For microwave cooking only 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.
PLASTIC CLING FILM Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use, but do not use for cooking foods high in sugar or fat or for foods that require long cooking times e.g. brown rice. Only use Tupperware® containers if they are designed for microwave use. Do not use Melamine as it absorbs microwave energy and scorches. Never cook in margarine cartons or yoghurt pots, as these will melt with the heat from the food. Many plastics that are not heatproof for cooking are suitable for defrosting.
Control Panels NN-V453 NN-V653/NN-V623* (1) (2) (3) (1) (4) AUTO REHEAT 10 min 1 min 1 2 10 sec 1 sec 3 4 (2) (6) (7) (8) (9) Curry Chinese AUTO COOK TURBO REHEAT 1000W Micr o Power Grill 1-2-3 Veg/Fish 5 6 Potatoes 7 8 Chicken 9 10 Pizza 11 12 Crispy Top (5) 13 14 Reheat Pastry Frozen Baguettes (11) (4) (12) (13) (14) Combination 1. Bread 2. Meat Items 3.
Let’s Start to Use your Oven 1 NN-V653 NN-V623* Plug in Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. 2 NN-V453 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. ● Press 5 times 1 sec Press Time Pads ● Enter time of day by pressing Time Pads. Use minute pads to set the hours, and the second pads to set the minutes. Set as a 12 hour 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 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 on MICROWAVE only, the glass turntable provided must always be in position. DO NOT attempt to use microwave only with any metal accessory in the oven. Foods reheated or cooked by MICROWAVE only are normally covered with a lid or cling film, unless otherwise stated. DO NOT place food directly onto the turntable except in the case of Jacket Potatoes cooked by MICROWAVE only or Auto Program Jacket Potatoes. 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.
Using the Grill There are 3 GRILL settings: High, Medium and Low. Grill 1-2-3 • Select GRILL power Press once for Grill 1 (High), twice for Grill 2 (Medium) or three times for Grill 3 (Low). Place food on Grill Rack on turntable. Place a heatproof plate (eg. Pyrex®) underneath to catch fat, drips. 10 min 1 min 10 sec 1 sec Start • Select Cooking Time. (DO NOT PREHEAT GRILL) The GRILL will glow on and off during cooking – this is normal.
Combination Cooking There are 3 GRILL settings: High, Medium and Low. Combination ● Press Combination pad. ● Select GRILL power. Press once for Grill 1 (High), twice for Grill 2 (Medium) or three times for Grill 3 (Low). ● Press this pad until the power you require appears in the display window. (Medium/ Low/Simmer or Warm).* 1 min 10 sec 1 sec Start Micr o Power Grill 1-2-3 10 min ● Set cooking time. ● Press Start Pad.
Combination Cooking Some foods should be cooked on Combination without using the Grill Rack i.e. roasts, gratins, pies and puddings. The food should be placed in a heatproof non-metallic dish and placed directly onto the turntable. CONTAINERS TO USE DO NOT use plastic MICROWAVE containers on Combination Programs (unless suitable for combination cooking). Dishes must be able to withstand the heat of the top grill – heatproof glass e.g. Pyrex® or ceramic are ideal.
Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-V653/NN-V623/NN-V453 This feature allows you to cook or reheat foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and/or Grill level, 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-V653 and the NN-V623 have fourteen programs, and the NN-V453 has ten programs.
Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-V653/NN-V623 Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 1-4 use Microwave power only, Programs 5-14 use Combination of Grill and Microwave. Place food off centre, unless stated otherwise. 1 2 1 Curry M Curry Chinese This program is for reheating a chilled curry convenience meal that can be stirred.* Foods must be in a suitable microwaveable container and have the film pierced. Place on turntable, press the pad once.
Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-V653/NN-V623 Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 5-14 use Combination of Grill and Microwave. 9 10 9 Chilled Pizza Pizza For reheating and browning the top of a chilled purchased pizza. Remove all packaging and place on Grill Rack on turntable. Press pad once. Enter weight. Press START. DO NOT COVER. 10 Frozen Pizza C For reheating and browning the top of a frozen purchased pizza.
Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-V453 Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 1-4 use Microwave power only, Programs 5-10 use Combination of Grill and Microwave. Place food off centre, unless stated otherwise. 1 2 Curry Chinese 1 Curry M This program is for reheating a chilled curry convenience meal that can be stirred.* Foods must be in a suitable microwaveable container and have the film pierced. Place on turntable, press the pad once. Enter the weight then press START.
Auto Weight Cook Programs for NN-V453 Auto Programs must ONLY be used for the foods described below. Programs 5-10 use Combination of Grill and Microwave. 5 6 5 Jacket Potatoes Potatoes Chicken To cook jacket potatoes choose medium sized potatoes 200 - 250g (7-9oz). Wash and dry and prick with a fork several times. Arrange around edge of turntable. Press pad once. Enter weight. Press START. DO NOT COVER. 6 Chicken Portions C C 7 8 7 Chilled Pizza For cooking and browning fresh chicken quarters eg.
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 Sponge Pudding Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) 425 g 300 g HIGH HIGH 2-21/2 mins. 2 mins. Instructions/Guidelines Place in a microwave safe bowl on turntable. Cover. CANNED VEGETABLES – Drain where appropriate Carrots, whole 410 g HIGH 3 mins. Mushrooms, whole 300 g HIGH 2 mins. Peas, Mushy 440 g HIGH 2-3 mins. Peas, Garden 550 g HIGH 31/2 mins. Potatoes, new 820 g HIGH 5 mins. 198 g HIGH 11/2 mins.
Reheating Charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PASTRY PRODUCTS - PRECOOKED - N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. Beef & Onion Pie Chicken Pie Cornish Pastie Quiche Samosas 480 g 210 g 255 g (1) 360 g 140 g (4) Steak & Kidney Pie 325 g (1) Sausage Rolls 260 g (4) Spring Roll 230 g (6) Christmas Mince Pies 120 g HIGH 4 mins. Or Combi: GRILL 1 + LOW 6 mins. HIGH 2 mins. Or Combi: GRILL 1 + LOW 31/2 mins.
Reheating Charts Food Weight/ Quantity Power Level Time to Select (approx) Instructions/Guidelines PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS - CHILLED N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish. Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care. Cauliflower Cheese 450 g HIGH 6 mins. 8-9 mins. Or Combi: GRILL 1 + LOW Cottage Pie 350 g HIGH 5 mins. Place on turntable. Do not cover, when using combination. Or Combi: GRILL 1 + LOW 7 mins.
Cooking Charts Food BREAD – Frozen Part-baked rolls Part-baked Garlic Baguette BACON – from raw Rashers Weight/ Quantity Choice of Cooking Modes Time Approx. (mins.) 340 g (6) 325 g (2) Combi: Grill 1 + SIMMER 5-6 5-6 120 g (6) Combi: Grill 1 + SIMMER HIGH 4-5 or 45 secs per rasher. 8 mins. Instructions/Guidelines Place on heatproof plate on turntable. Place on heatproof rack or plate on turntable and cover with kitchen towel to minimise splatter. Place on grill rack on turntable. Turn halfway.
Cooking Charts Food EGGS – Poached. Water Egg 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 HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM 50 secs. 30 secs. 1 1 11/2 mins. 11/2 mins. HIGH HIGH 2 Eggs HIGH HIGH 3 Eggs HIGH HIGH FISH – FRESH from raw – For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 42.
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 45. Chops 425 g (4) MEDIUM 6-7 Place in microwave safe dish or rack on turntable. Cover. 12-14 Place on grill rack on turntable. Combi: Grill 1 + SIMMER Joints MEDIUM 12-13 per Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or drip tray. then 450 g (1 lb) Cover. Place dish on turntable.
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 S O U P S & S T A R T E R S Ingredients 2 aubergines sea salt 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil Sauce: 200 ml carton crème frâiche 285 g jar mushroom antipasto, drained 45 ml (3 tbsp) freshly chopped flat leaf parsley freshly ground black pepper Aubergine with Creamy Mushroom Sauce Serves 4 Oven Accessory: glass turntable and grill rack 1. Slice each aubergine into thick slices lengthways. 2. Place the aubergine slices in a large colander and sprinkle generously with sea salt.
Serves 4 Dish: dinner plate 1. Combine all the filling ingredients in a bowl. 2. Slit in back of each croissant and fill with mixture. 3. Cook in two batches of 4 croissants on a heatproof plate on the turntable. Cook on Combination: GRILL 1 and SIMMER power for 4-5 mins. each batch or until the cheese has melted and the croissants are crispy. Broccoli and Stilton Soup Serves 4 Dish: large bowl 1. Place the butter, oil and onion in a large bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins. or until soft. 2.
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 350 g (12 oz) potatoes 25 g (1 oz) butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 200 g (7 oz) can tuna, drained 1 egg, hardboiled, chopped 30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped 10 ml (2 tsp) lemon juice salt and pepper 1 egg, beaten 100 g (4 oz) breadcrumbs Tuna Fish Cakes Serves 4 Oven Accessory: glass turntable and then grill rack 1. Cook potatoes with 45 ml (3 tbsp) water, covered on HIGH power for 6-8 mins. or until cooked. Drain. 2.
Ingredients 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 1 onion, finely chopped 175 g (6 oz) okra, topped and tailed 1 green pepper, deseeded and sliced 30 ml (2 tbsp) Balti curry paste 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 75 ml (5 tbsp) water 350 g (12 oz) cod fillet, cubed 12 large king prawns, cooked Fish Balti Serves 4 Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole dish 1. Place the oil and onion in a large bowl. Cover and cook on HIGH power for 3 mins. or until the onion is softened. 2.
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 30 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 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 Topping: 7 x 2.
3-4 cloves garlic, crushed 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 2.5 cm (1”) stick of cinnamon 1 onion chopped 2x15 ml (2 tbsp) oil 450 g (1 lb) boned lamb, trimmed and cut into cubes 1x5 ml (1 tsp) ground coriander 1x5 ml (1 tsp) ground cumin 1.5 ml (1/4 tsp) garam masala 1.
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 296 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.
Ingredients 175 g (6 oz) easycook brown rice 450 ml (3/4 pt) hot chicken stock 450 g (1 lb) smoked haddock 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice 1 medium onion, chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 150 ml (1/4 pt) sour cream 15 ml (1 tbsp) curry paste 100 g (4 oz) frozen peas 30 ml (2 tbsp) parsley, chopped 2 hardboiled eggs, chopped Kedgeree Serves 2 Dish: large casserole 1. Place the rice and chicken stock in casserole, cover and cook on HIGH power for 15-17 mins. or until tender. 2.
Cheese and Egg Dishes 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., or until wine is just boiling. 2. In another bowl mix the cheese and flour together, until evenly combined. 3. Remove the garlic from the wine and discard. Add half of the cheese mixture, stirring constantly until the cheese melts. 4. Cook on HIGH power for 1 minute, then stir in the rest of the cheese mixture. 5.
Ingredients 675 g (11/2 lb) new potatoes 225 g (8 oz) broccoli florets 150 ml (1/4 pt) soured cream 75 g (3 oz) Gruyère cheese grated seasoning C H E E S E Summer Vegetable Flan Serves 6 Dish: 23 cm (9”) flan dish 1. Line flan dish with pastry, prick with a fork. Cook on Combination: GRILL 1 and MEDIUM power for 4 mins. or until dry. 2. Thinly slice the courgettes, prepare the broccoli and peas, place in a bowl with 90 ml (6 tbsp) of water and soften on HIGH power for 4-5 mins. Drain.
• • 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.
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 V E G E T A B L E S A N D V E G E T A R I A N Ingredients 225 g (8 oz) aubergine, roughly chopped 225 g (8 oz) courgette, roughly chopped 1 yellow pepper, roughly chopped 1 red pepper, roughly chopped 2 large garlic cloves 397 g can chopped tomatoes 2.
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 Oven Accessory: glass turntable then grill rack 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.
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 Serves 4 Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) pudding basin 1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Stir in the sugar and suet. 2. Make a well in the centre and add beaten egg and milk. Mix to a soft dropping consistency. 3. Put the jam in the base of the greased pudding basin and pour pudding mixture over. Cook on HIGH power for 5-6 mins. until firm. Creme Caramel Serves 4 Dish: 15 cm (6”) souffle dish 1. Put water and the 100 g (4 oz) of sugar in a souffle dish.
P U D D I N G S A N D D E S S E R T S Ingredients 75 g (3 oz) butter 175 g (6 oz) digestive biscuits, crushed 5 ml (1 tsp) cinnamon Filling: 175 g (6 oz) cream cheese 175 g (6 oz) cottage cheese 75 g (3 oz) caster sugar 25 g (1 oz) cornflour 1 lemon, grated rind of 150 ml (1/4 pt) soured cream 2 eggs, separated 50 g (2 oz) sultanas Ingredients 1 cooking apple, peeled and grated 1 carrot, peeled and grated 1 orange, juice and grated rind of 400 g (14 oz) mixed dried fruit 45 ml (3 tbsp) brandy 15 ml (1 t
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. 2. Stir in the oats and raisins. Press into dish. Cook on Combination: GRILL 1 and SIMMER power for 4-5 mins. or until firm and golden. Allow to cool slightly then cut into pieces.
Preserves STERILIZING JARS 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.
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.............................................................................. 39 Apples, poached/stewed................................................................... 35 Arcing.................................................................................................. 7 Auto weight cooking .................................................................... 24-28 Auto weight defrosting .................................................................
K Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding .................................................... 57 Kedgeree .......................................................................................... 51 R L Reheating guidelines...................................................................... 29 Reheating Charts........................................................................ 30-33 Rice, cooking ............................................................................... 36-37 Lamb guidelines.........
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 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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