Cooking Guide - Samsung CE297DL Owner's Instructions Manual

Cooking Guide

MICROWAVES
Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat
and sugar content.
The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid move-
ment of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food.
COOKING
Cookware for microwave cooking:
Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency.
Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel, aluminium and copper, but
they can penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic as well as paper and
wood. So food must never be cooked in metal containers.
Foods suitable for microwave cooking:
Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen veg-
etables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard, soups,
steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave oven.
Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would normal-ly be
prepared on a hob. Melting butter or chocolate, for example (see the chapter with tips,
techniques and hints).
Covering during cooking
To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises as
steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in different ways: e.g.
with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film.
Standing times
After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature to
even out within the food.
Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables
Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for every
250 g unless another water quantity is recommended - see table. Cook covered for the
minimum time - see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once
during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. Cover during a
standing time of 3 minutes.
Hint: Cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces. The smaller they are
cut, the quicker they will cook.
All fresh vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power (900 W).
Food Portion. Time
(min.)
Broccoli 250g 3½-4
500g 6-7
Brussels 250g 5-5½
Sprouts
Carrots 250g 3½-4
Cauliflower 250g 4-4½
500g 6½-7½
Courgettes 250g 3-3½
Egg Plants 250g 2½-3
Leeks 250g 3-3½
Mushrooms 125g 1-1½
250g 2-2½
Cebolas 250g 4-4½
Pepper 250g 3½-4
Potatoes 250g 3-4
500g 6-7
Turnip Cabbage 250g 4½-5
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Standing Instructions
Time
(min.)
3 Prepare even sized florets. Arrange
the stems to the centre.
3 Add 60-75 ml (5-6 tbsp.) water.
3 Cut carrots into even sized slices.
3 Prepare even sized florets. Cut big
florets into halves. Arrange stems to
the centre.
3 Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30
ml (2 tbsp.) water or a knob of
butter.
Cook until just tender.
3 Cut egg plants into small slices and
sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon
juice.
3 Cut leeks into thick slices.
3 Prepare small whole or sliced
mushrooms. Do not add any water.
Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice
with salt and pepper. Drain before
serving.
3 Cut onions into slices or halves.
Add only 15 ml (1 tbsp.) water.
3 Cut pepper into small slices.
3 Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut
them into similar sized halves or
quarters.
3 Cut turnip cabbage into small
cubes.
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