Cooking Guide; Microwaves; Cooking - Samsung MC32D 7736K Series User 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.
Food 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 Serving Size (g)
150
Spinach
Instructions
Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) cold water. Serve after 2 - 3 minutes standing.
300
Broccoli
Instructions
Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) cold water. Serve after 2 - 3 minutes standing.
300
Peas
Instructions
Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) cold water. Serve after 2 - 3 minutes standing.
300
Green Beans
Instructions
Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) cold water. Serve after 2 - 3 minutes standing.
300
Mixed Vegetables
(Carrots/Peas/
Instructions
Corn)
Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) cold water. Serve after 2 - 3 minutes standing.
300
Mixed Vegetables
Instructions
(Chinese style)
Add 15 ml (1 tbsp) cold water. Serve after 2 - 3 minutes standing.
Power (W) Time (min.)
600 5 - 6
600 8 - 9
600 7 - 8
600 7 ½ - 8 ½
600 7 - 8
600 7 ½ - 8 ½
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