Samsung MG23F3C1EAS/SW manual Cooking guide, Microwaves, English-20

Cookware	Microwave-safe	Comments
• Freezer bags	✓ ✗	Only if boilable or oven-proof.
		Should not be airtight. Prick with
		a fork, if necessary.
Wax or grease-proof	✓	Can be used to retain moisture
paper		and prevent spattering.

✓: Recommended ✓✗ : Use caution ✗ : Unsafe

cooking guide

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.

			Time	Standing
Food	Portion	Power		time	Instructions
			(min.)
				(min.)
Spinach	150 g	600 W	4½-5½	2-3	Add 15 ml (1
					tbsp.) cold
					water
Broccoli	300 g	600 W	9-10	2-3	Add 30 ml (2
					tbsp.) cold
					water.
Peas	300 g	600 W	7½-8½	2-3	Add 15 ml (1
					tbsp.) cold
					water.
Green beans	300 g	600 W	8-9	2-3	Add 30 ml (2
					tbsp.) cold
					water.
Mixed vegetables	300 g	600 W	7½-8½	2-3	Add 15 ml (1
(carrots/peas/corn)					tbsp.) cold
					water.
Mixed vegetables	300 g	600 W	8-9	2-3	Add 15 ml (1
(Chinese style)					tbsp.) cold
					water.

English-20

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