Adapting Recipes - Panasonic NNCT857 Cookery Book & Operating Instructions

Increasing and Decreasing Recipes
INCREASING RECIPES
• To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 serv-
ings, increase each ingredient listed by
half. To double the quantity, simply dou-
ble every ingredient listed.
• Do not forget that large quantities will
require a larger dish. Make sure that it is
deep enough to prevent the recipe from
boiling over during cooking.
• Cover as directed in the recipe. Stir or
rearrange foods as recommended.
• Increase the stand times by 5 mins. per
lb.
• Always check the recipe during cooking.
• When increasing the ingredients to 6
servings, add an extra one third of the
original cooking time, i.e.. 30 mins. on
MEDIUM power for 4 servings will
become 40 mins. on MEDIUM power for
6 servings.
Using Recipes from Other Books
The best way to convert a family favourite
dish is to find a similar recipe in a cookery
book to give you a guide to the correct
method and timings to use.
Many cookbooks refer to 650W ovens,
however since 1990 oven output powers
have been set by a new standard (IEC).
Cooking for One
• For one serving quarter ALL ingredients
listed.
• Choose a dish that is proportionally
smaller than the one recommended in
the recipe.
• Use the same cooking power recom-
mended in the original recipe.
• Start by cooking for one quarter of the
recommended cooking time, although
extra time in most cases will be required.
• When doubling a recipe from 4 to 8
add on half the original cooking time, i.e.
30 mins. on MEDIUM power for 4 serv-
ings will become 45 mins. on MEDIUM
power for 8 servings.
DECREASING RECIPES
• To decrease a recipe from 4 servings to
2 servings, halve the ingredients listed.
• Choose a dish that is proportionally
smaller than the one recommended in
the recipe, however make sure it is deep
enough to stop food boiling over.
• Allow half to two-thirds of the original
cooking time, i.e. 30 mins. on MEDIUM
power for 4 servings will become 15-20
mins. on MEDIUM power for 2 servings.
When using other cookbooks, the 1000 W
output power of your oven must be allowed
for. Use the same power level suggested
e.g. HIGH or MEDIUM and select the same
cooking time suggested, however CHECK
the progress of the food during cooking
and adjust the time if necessary.
• Always check the food during cooking.
• There is not a great saving for reduced
quantities of soups, casseroles, stews
and rice, as a minimum time is required
to tenderise meats and blend flavours.
• When cooking for one it often makes
sense to cook for two and plate up both
meals. Freeze one meal for a later date.
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