Samsung CE297DN-5S/GEN, CE297DN-S/GEN, CE297DN-5/XEH, CE297DN/XEH manual Cooking Guide, Microwaves

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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 move- ment 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 veg- etables, 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 normal-ly 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 fresh vegetables

Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for every 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended - see table. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes.

Hint:

Cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces. The smaller they

 

are cut, the quicker they will cook.

All fresh vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power (900 W).

Food

Portion.

Time

Standing

Instructions

 

 

(min.)

Time

 

 

 

 

(min.)

 

Broccoli

250g

3½-4

3

Prepare even sized florets. Arrange

 

500g

6-7

 

the stems to the centre.

 

 

 

 

 

Brussels

250g

5-5½

3

Add 60-75 ml (5-6 tbsp.) water.

Sprouts

 

 

 

 

Carrots

250g

3½-4

3

Cut carrots into even sized slices.

 

 

 

 

 

Cauliflower

250g

4-4½

3

Prepare even sized florets. Cut big

 

500g

6½-7½

 

florets into halves. Arrange stems to

 

 

 

 

the centre.

Courgettes

250g

3-3½

3

Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30 ml

 

 

 

 

(2 tbsp.) water or a knob of butter.

 

 

 

 

Cook until just tender.

 

 

 

 

 

Egg Plants

250g

2½-3

3

Cut egg plants into small slices and

 

 

 

 

sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon

 

 

 

 

juice.

Leeks

250g

3-3½

3

Cut leeks into thick slices.

 

 

 

 

 

Mushrooms

125g

1-1½

3

Prepare small whole or sliced

 

250g

2-2½

 

mushrooms. Do not add any water.

 

 

 

 

Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice with

 

 

 

 

salt and pepper. Drain before

 

 

 

 

serving.

Cebolas

250g

4-4½

3

Cut onions into slices or halves. Add

 

 

 

 

only 15 ml (1 tbsp.) water.

 

 

 

 

 

Pepper

250g

3½-4

3

Cut pepper into small slices.

Potatoes

250g

3-4

3

Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut

 

500g

6-7

 

them into similar sized halves or

 

 

 

 

quarters.

 

 

 

 

 

Turnip Cabbage

250g

4½-5

3

Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Code No. DE68-02572A Microwave OvenOven Quick Look-up GuideControl Panel Accessories Safety Precautions Using this Instruction BookletOven going when it is empty Do not heatImportant Safety Instructions Installing Your Microwave OvenWeight of the oven What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem Setting the TimeTo display the time ButtonYou can choose among the power levels below Cooking / Reheating Power LevelsIf you want to add the cooking time by turning dial knob GrillUsing the Auto Reheat Feature Adjusting the Cooking TimeStopping the Cooking You can stop cooking at any time to check the foodFollowing table presents the various Auto Reheat Programmes Auto Reheat SettingsUsing the Snack Cook Feature Using the Auto Power Defrost Feature Snack Cook SettingUsing the Auto Crusty Cook Function Auto Power Defrost SettingsFollowing table presents the various Auto Power Defrost How to clean the Cruty PlatePizza Using the Manual Crusty Cook FunctionQuiche/Pie BaguettesChoosing the Accessories Grilling Combining Microwave and the Grill Safety-Locking Your Microwave Oven Switching the Beeper OffYou can switch the beeper off whenever you want Manual Stop Turntable FunctionCookware Guide Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. IfUsed Cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worryCooking Cooking GuideMicrowaves Reheating Reheating Baby Food Reheating LiquidsReheating Liquids and Food Guide for Dual ReheatingReheating Baby Food and Milk DefrostingImportant Remark GrillMicrowave + Grill Grill Guide for fresh food Special Hints Cleaning Your Microwave OvenCE297DN
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