Pasta And Rice; Cooking Pastaand Rice:tips And Techniques; Pasta Cooking Table; Rice Cooking Table - LG LMV1683ST Owner's Manual

Pasta And Rice
Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta,
rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time,
but the microwave is a more convenient method
because you can cook and serve in the same dish.
There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes
just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave
oven.
Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques
, If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole, , The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide
undercook it so it is still firm. specific directions, with Power Level and Cooking
o Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta. Time settings for most common types of pasta and
rice.
Pasta Cooking Table
POWER
TYPE OF PASTA COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS
LEVEL
Spaghetti
4 cups water.
Add 8 oz. spaghetti.
Macaroni
3 cups water.
Add 2 cups macaroni.
Lasagna noodles
4 cups water.
Add8oz.lasagna noodles.
Egg noodles
6 cups water.
Add 4 cups noodles.
Hi
5
Hi
5
Hi
5
Hi
5
9 to 10 minutes
71/2 to 81/2 minutes
6 to 7 minutes
51/2 to 61/2 minutes
7 to 8 minutes
1 1 to 121/2 minutes
8 to 10 minutes
51/2 to 61/2 minutes
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired. Use a
2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with
vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna
noodles. Use microwavable lid or vented plastic
wrap for macaroni and egg noodles.
Cook as directed in chart or until water boils.
Stir in pasta; cook covered as directed in chart
or until tender.Drain in a colander.
Rice Cooking Table
POWER
TYPE OF RICE COOKING TIME DIRECTIONS
LEVEL
Long grain
2 1/4cups water.
Add 1 cup rice.
Brown
2 1/2cups water.
Add 1 cup rice.
Long grain and
wild rice mix
2 1/scups water.
Add 6 oz. pkg.
Quick cooking
1 cup water.
Add 1 cup rice.
HI
3
Hi
5
Hi
3
Hi
31/2 to 41/2 minutes
18 minutes
41/2 to 51/2 minutes
28 minutes
4 to 5 minutes
28 minutes
2 to 3 minutes
Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2
quart microwavable casserole. Cover with
microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook as
directed in chart or until water boils.Stir in rice
and any seasonings.
Cook covered as directed in chart or until water is
absorbed and rice is tender.
Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling water
and let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water
is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork.
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