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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 eciency.
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 dierent 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.
Guide for cooking meat in your microwave
Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield any bone tips or
thin meat areas. Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat stand
the recommended time. The following temperatures are removal temperatures.
The temperature of the food will rise during the standing time.
Food Cook Time Power Level
Roast Beef
Boneless
Up to 4.0 lbs
7-11 min. 1 lb for 46 °C - Rare
8-12 min. 1 lb for 49 °C - Medium
9-14 min. 1 lb for 63 °C - Well Done
High for first 5 min.,
then Medium
Directions
Place roast fat-side down on roasting rack. Cover with wax
paper. Turn over when cooking time is half up. Let stand for
10min.
Pork boneless
or bone-in
Up to 4.0 lbs
11-15 min. 1 lb for 71 °C - Well Done High for first 5 min.,
then Medium
Directions
Place roast fat-side down on roasting rack. Cover with vented
plastic wrap. Turn over when cooking time is half up. Let stand
for 5-10 min.
Guide for cooking poultry in your microwave
Place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe dish.
Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering. Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips,
thin meat areas, or areas that start to overcook. Check the temperature in several places
before letting the poultry stand the recommended time.
Food Cook Time Power Level
Whole Chicken
Up to 4.0 lbs
6-9 min. 1 lb 77-82 °C High
Directions
Place chicken breast-side down on roasting rack. Cover with
wax paper. Turn over when the cooking time is half up. Cook
until juices run clear and meat near the bone is no longer pink.
Let stand for 5-10 min.
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