Cooking Guide - Samsung MR89-S 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 movement
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
vegetables, 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 normally 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 frozen vegetables
Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time - see
table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer.
Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after
cooking. Cover during standing time.
Food Portion Power Time
(min.)
Spinach 150g 600W
Broccoli 300g 600W 8½-9 ½
Peas 300g 600W 7½-8½
Standing Instructions
Time(min.)
5-6 2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tablespoon)
cold water.
2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold
water.
2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold
water.
Food Portion Power Time
Green Beans 300g 600W
Mixed 300g 600W 7½-8½
Vegetables
(carrots/peas/
corn)
Mixed 300g 600W
Vegetables
(Chinese style)
Cooking Guide for rice and pasta
Rice: Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid - rice doubles in volume during
cooking. Cook covered.
After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and salt or
add herbs and butter.
Remark: the rice may not have absorbed all water after the cooking
time is finished
Pasta: Use a large glass pyrex bowl. Add boiling water, a pinch of salt and
stir well. Cook uncovered.
Stir occasionally during and after cooking. Cover during standing
time and drain thoroughly afterwards.
Food Portion Power Time
White Rice 250g 800W 16½-17½
(parboiled)
Brown Rice 250g 800W 21½-22½
(parboiled)
Brown Rice 250g 600W 21½-22½
Mixed Rice 250g 800W 17½-18½
(rice + wild rice)
Mixed Corn 250g 800W 18½-19½
(rice + grain)
Pasta 250g 800W
15
Standing Instructions
(min.) Time(min.)
9-10 2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold
water.
2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold
water.
8-9 2-3 Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold
water.
Standing Instructions
(min.) Time(min.)
5 Add 500 ml cold water.
5 Add 500 ml cold water.
10 Add 600 ml cold water.
5 Add 500 ml cold water.
5 Add 400 ml cold water.
11-12 5 Add 1000 ml hot water.
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