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DEFROSTING
Thawing food, especially meats, using the microwave
oven is not only faster than any other method but it can
also give better results.
Once frozen meat is thawed, it begins to lose its juices.
With a microwave oven you can thaw meat just before
you plan to cook it, thus preserving the quality.
Microwave thawing doesn't mean a lot of fuss, but some
attention is needed to make sure that parts of food do not
start to cook before the centre is thawed. MEDIUM LOW
is fast enough to be convenient but gentle enough to give
good results.
POULTRY
Start thawing poultry breast-side down; shield warm
areas and turn over after half the time. Let poultry stand
30 to 60 minutes after thawing, until giblets and neck can
be removed and breast meat under wings is
completely thawed.
CUTS OF MEAT
Break up or separate minced beef, cubed meat, chicken
pieces or fish fillets after one-third of thawing time.
Remove any thawed pieces. Place remainder in baking
dish to complete thawing. Turn over roasts, steaks, chops
or chicken. Separate as soon as possible.
JOINTS
Turn over large roasts after half the time. As you turn,
touch the meat to find warm areas and shield these with
small pieces of foil. Let roast stand 30 to 45 minutes after
defrosting time. Thaw meats and poultry only until they
can be pierced in the centre with a skewer. Surface or
cavity should feel cool but not icy. Cook as soon as
possible to prevent loss of juices.
RECONSTITUTING DRIED FOODS
DRIED FRUITS
Place 1 cup of fruit in a bowl, cover with cold water,
and cook for 4
1
/2-5 minutes on HIGH. Stand covered for
5 minutes before using.
PULSES
To soak: Place one cup of any variety of beans in a large
dish, add 2 cups cold water and cover with a lid or plastic
wrap. Place in microwave and cook for 5 minutes on
HIGH. Then simmer for 30 minutes on MEDIUM LOW.
They will then be ready to use.
To cook: Rinse pulses. One cup of pulses to 4 cups of
boiling water is required for a maximum of 45 minutes on
HIGH.
DRIED MUSHROOMS
Place in a bowl with 2 cups of water and heat, slowly, 8-
10 minutes on LOW.
REHEATING
Foods reheated in the microwave oven taste freshly
cooked, not reheated. Suit the power level to the food. A
bowl of leftover vegetables can be reheated at HIGH,
while lasagne, which contains sensitive cheese and
cannot be stirred, should be reheated at MEDIUM HIGH
or MEDIUM.
CASSEROLES
Cover dish tightly. Stir several times during reheating,
especially if casserole has been refrigerated. If casserole
cannot be stirred, reheat at MEDIUM.
MEATS
Medium to thin slices reheat best. Cover meat with
sauce or gravy. Cover with microwave plastic wrap to
hold in heat. Reheat on MEDIUM.
PLATES OF FOOD
Arrange food with thickest parts of meat and bulky
vegetables to outside of the plate. Place quick-to-heat
foods in the centre. Cover with microwave plastic wrap.
VEGETABLES
Wrap large, whole vegetable in microwave plastic wrap.
Cover dishes of vegetables and stir during reheating, if
possible.
TOASTING
ALMONDS
Place 100 g almonds in a glass dish; cook for 3-3
1
/2
minutes on HIGH, or until golden brown. Stir almonds
every minute during cooking.
SESAME SEEDS
Place
1
/4 cup sesame seeds in a glass bowl; cook for 2-3
minutes on HIGH, or until golden. Stir every minute.
GENERAL INFORMATION