Samsung CE1073A-S/BAL manual Microwaves, Cooking Guide for rice and pasta

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Cooking Guide

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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 rice and pasta

Rice: Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid – rice doubles in volume during cooking. Cook covered.

After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and salt or add herbs and butter.

Remark: the rice may not have absorbed all water after the cooking time is finished.

Pasta: Use a large glass pyrex bowl. Add boiling water, a pinch of salt and stir well. Cook uncovered.

Stir occasionally during and after cooking. Cover during standing time and drain thoroughly afterwards.

Food

Portion

Power

Time

Standing

Instructions

 

 

 

(min.)

Time(min.)

 

White Rice

250g

900W

15-16

5

Add 500 ml cold water.

(parboiled)

375g

 

17½-18½

 

Add 750 ml cold water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brown Rice

250g

900W

20-21

5

Add 500 ml cold water.

(parboiled)

375g

 

22-23

 

Add 750 ml cold water.

Mixed Rice

250g

900W

16-17

5

Add 500 ml cold water.

(rice + wild rice)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mixed Corn

250g

900W

17-18

5

Add 400 ml cold water.

(rice + grain)

 

 

 

 

 

Pasta

250g

900W

10-11

5

Add 1000 ml hot water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Portion

Power

Time

Standing

Instructions

 

 

 

(min.)

Time(min.)

 

Spinach

150g

600W

5-6

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tablespoon)

 

 

 

 

 

cold water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broccoli

300g

600W

8-9

2-3

Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.) cold

 

 

 

 

 

water.

Peas

300g

600W

7-8

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold

 

 

 

 

 

water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green Beans

300g

600W

7½-8½

2-3

Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.) cold

 

 

 

 

 

water.

Mixed Vegetables

300g

600W

7-8

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold

(carrots/peas/corn)

 

 

 

 

water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mixed Vegetables

300g

600W

7½-8½

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold

(Chinese style)

 

 

 

 

water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Microwave Oven Code No. DE68-03486JSelect the cooking time by turning the dial knob as Quick Look-up Guide Using the Steam CleaningPress the Microwave RequiredDial Knob Cook time, Weight and serving size Control Panel OvenAccessories Using this Instruction Booklet Important NoteSafety Precautions Installing Your Microwave Oven Setting the Time To display the timeButton How a Microwave Oven Works What to Do if You are in Doubt or You have a ProblemChecking that Your Oven is Operating Correctly Microwaves are absorbed by the food up to aStopping the Cooking Cooking/Reheating Power Levels and Time VariationsPower Level Percentage Output StartAdjusting the Cooking Time Using the Auto Cook Feature Use only recipients that are microwave-safe Using the Auto Reheat Feature Using the Power Defrost Feature  Use only containers that are microwave-safeUsing the Cafeteria Feature Cafeteria Settings Multistage Cooking Fast Preheating the Oven Choosing the Accessories Cooking by Convection GrillingPress the Microwave + Grill button Press the Microwave + Convection button Safety-locking Your Microwave OvenSwitching the Beeper Off Press the Fast Preheat and Microwave GrillCookware Guide Cooking Cooking GuideMicrowaves Cooking Guide for rice and pastaReheating Baby Food ReheatingReheating Liquids Cooking Guide for fresh vegetablesReheating Baby Food and Milk Food Portion Power Time Standing InstructionsFood Portion Power Time Standing Instructions Min Time min Reheating Liquids and FoodDefrosting Grill Microwave + GrillGrill Guide for fresh food Convection Microwaves +CONVECTIONFresh Food Portion Power Convection Guide for fresh and frozen foodSide Instructions Time Min Cleaning Your Microwave Oven Special HintsDimensions W x D x H Page Questions or COMMENTS?