Panasonic NN-ST657 W manual Cakes, Desserts and Slices, Cooking Cakes by Micro power, Variations

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Cakes, Desserts and slices can successfully be cooked in the microwave oven if a few simple rules are followed see individual recipes for instructions.

Cooking Cakes by Micro power

•The texture of cakes cooked in the microwave oven is not the same as cakes cooked in a conventional oven, but it is a convenient way of cooking cakes.

•Do not use metal cake tins, plastic dishes and pyrex, give the best results when cooking cakes. Grease the dish and line with paper towel or bake paper to absorb excess moisture.

•Round or oval shaped dishes produce the most even cooking results. Square cakes may need the corners shielded with foil to prevent overcooking.

•Choose light coloured cakes that can be iced or substitute brown sugar for white sugar and sprinkle the top of cake with spices to give a darker appearance.

•Do not fill cake pans more than half full. Microwaved cakes rise substantially more than conventionally cooked cakes.

•Cakes need to be well mixed but do not over beat. Creaming with an electric mixer or food processor is not necessary. Use a fork to mix as the microwave aerates the mixture as it cooks.

•Do not cover cakes as the top will steam.

•Cakes should be removed from the oven just before they look cooked as the cooking process will finish during standing time.

•Chocolate cakes cook slightly faster than plain cakes.

•Cakes containing a large amount of whisked egg white will not cook successfully in the microwave oven.

SULTANA CAKE

Serves: 4 to 6

Ingredients:

 

100 g

butter

1 cup

sultanas

1 cup

brown sugar

1 cup

milk

1

egg, beaten

2 cups

self-raising flour

Method:

Place butter, sultanas, brown sugar and milk in heat resistant mixing bowl. Cook on P10 for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking. Allow to cool. Add egg and flour. Pour batter into base of lined 20 cm round dish. Cook on P6 for 9 to 11 minutes. Let cool, loosely covered, with plastic wrap on wire rack.

PACKET CAKE

Ingredients:

1 packet cake mix (340 g)

Ingredients as recommended by manufacturer.

Method:

Mix cake and other ingredients with a metal spoon. DO NOT OVERBEAT. Pour into 20 cm round dish that has been lightly greased and lined with paper. Cook on P8 for 5 to 7 minutes. Stand and allow to cool before removing.

Variations:

•1 tablespoon jam added to batter before cooking.

•Add 1 cup sour cream to batter and halve water suggested by manufacturer.

•Half a cup chopped nuts, 1⁄4 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix and place on base of cake dish before cooking cake.

•Melt two tablespoons honey and 30 g butter in glass jug on P10 for 30 to 60 seconds. Pour over just baked buttercake. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve warm with cream or custard as a dessert or serve cold with cream as tea cake.

•A quarter cup of toasted muesli mixed with

1 tablespoon marmalade and placed in the base of the dish.

Tip: Packet cakes are best mixed by hand as the microwave will do the aerating.

QUICK MIX CHOCOLATE CAKE

Serves: 4 to 6

Ingredients:

 

1 cup

self-raising flour

1 cup

caster sugar

2 tablespoons

cocoa

3 tablespoons

butter, softened

2

eggs

1⁄3 cup

milk

Method:

Sift all dry ingredients into a bowl. Add butter, eggs and milk. Beat with wire whisk for 1 to 2 minutes. Grease 2-litre plastic ring mould and line with paper towel. Pour mixture into mould and cook on P7 for

5 to 7 minutes. Stand, covered, for 5 minutes before turning out. Cool on wire rack.

Tip: To soften butter cook on P5 for 10 to 20 seconds.

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Contents Book Cook Operation Guide Table of Contents Read all instructions before using the microwave oven Important InstructionsEarthing Instructions General Use Food Installation and General InstructionsPlacement of Oven CircuitsMicrowaves and How They Work Cookware and Utensils GuideJars and Bottles Cookware and Utensil GuidePlastics MetalFeature Diagram Display Window Auto Cook Pads pg Timer Pad pg Clock Pad pg Beep SoundControl Panels Time PadsLet’s Start To Use Your Oven To Use Child Safety Lock To Set ClockEnter Time of Day To Cook / Reheat / Defrost by Micro Power and Time Power Level Wattage Example of USESet Cooking Time e.g minutes To Defrost Set WeightDefrosting is done on P3 Power NN-ST677M/ST667W NN-ST677M/ST667WNN-ST657W/ST657SPreparation for Freezing Defrosting Chart by setting Micro Power at P3Defrosting Tips and Techniques Defrosting TechniqueUntil the desired weight appears in the Display Window NO. of Taps Display Recommended Food WeightServing / Weight Food Category PadTap Taps More/Less Pad To Cook Using Sensor Reheat/Cook NN-ST677M/ST667W SFood Category Recommended Weight Range For best results, follow these recommendationsTo Set Delay Start To Use TimerTo Use as a Kitchen Timer To Set Standing TimeBefore Requesting Service Indicate a problem with your ovenThere is a problem with Plug another appliance into Outlet Technical Specifications Before CleaningAfter Cleaning Panasonic Warranty Should be Retained by the Customer AT ALL TimesFeature How to Operate To Set Standing Time Set the desired To Reheat usingQuick Guide to Operation NN-ST657W/ST657S Auto Cook Pads19-24 11-1415-18 25-30Microwave Recipe Preparation and Techniques Food CharacteristicsKey to Symbols Used In Recipes Techniques for PreparationBrowning CoveringCovering food minimizes the microwave cooking time Standing TimeCooking for One Menu Planning for Microwave CookingIncreasing & Decreasing Recipes Converting Recipes from Other SourcesReheating by Sensor Cook S 125 g 1.0 kg General rules for reheating foods by Micro PowerReheat Reheating by Auto Cook Å 850 gReheating by Micro Power Frozen Pre-cooked Foods Starting Temperature VolumeLarge Volume Soups and Snacks HintMethod Soup Ingredients SoupLaksa To serveFish or Shellfish Amount Power APPROX. Cooking Time Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Micro PowerCooking Fish and Shellfish using Micro Power Fish and ShellfishIngredients 2 tablespoons 2 1 Cooking Poultry by Micro power Cooking Whole Poultry by Micro powerCooking Poultry Pieces by Micro power PoultryCooking Whole Chicken by Sensor Cook S Cooking Eggs by Micro powerPoultry and Eggs Cooking Chicken Pieces by Sensor Cook SHint Honey Mustard Glaze Cooking Meat by Micro power Cooking Tender Cuts of Meat using Micro powerCooking Less-Tender Cuts of Meat by Micro power Meat Power APPROX. Cooking TimeCooking Curries by Sensor Cook / Auto Cook General Guide to Curries for Sensor Cook / Auto CookTo Operate for Sensor Cook To Cook by Sensor Cook only for NN-ST677M Leg of lamb Onion, slicedClove Garlic, minced 750 g Tablespoon RosemaryVegetables and Legumes Cooking Fresh Vegetables by Micro powerVegetable Quantity Cooking Procedure Time ApproxVegetables Cooking Frozen Vegetables by Micro powerLegumes 1.0 kgPotatoes 1.0 kg by Sensor Cook 900 g by Auto Cook Cooking Dried Beans and Peas using Micro powerVegetables 500 g by Sensor Cook 370 g by Auto Cook HOT WaterTablespoons Sour cream Salt and pepper Tomato, dicedGreen onions, finely chopped Prepare as above. Cover with plastic wrapOnion, finely chopped Tablespoons Green curry paste Cups Sliced vegetables 440 g250 g Brussels sprouts Tablespoon Butter 150 g Teaspoon Dill or basil SugarLentil Hot Pot S Å Cooking Legumes by Sensor Cook and Auto Cook S ÅChickpea Salad with Coriander Dressing S Å Coriander DressingCooking Rice by Auto Cook Å Cooking Rice by Micro powerRice, Pasta and Noodles Cooking Rice by Sensor Cook SStick celery, sliced Prepare as above. Press Rice, select 2.0 cups thenPrepare as above. Press Rice, select 1.0 cup then Start Green or red capsicumCooking Risotto by Sensor Cook S Rice, PastaNoodles General Quantities For Cooking RisottoPasta RiceCook or Auto Cook Instruction Cooking Dried Noodles by Micro powerAPPROX. Time Amount To Cook Noodles Container Boiling Water UncoveredCooking Cakes by Micro power Cakes, Desserts and SlicesVariations Only for NN-ST677M S Cooking Fruit by Micro Power SlicesTo Operate by Sensor Cook Select Fruit, then press Start Cored and grated 250 g Mixed dried fruit 400 gCooking apple peeled Makes 24 x 8 cm loaf tinSauces and Extras Jars and BottlesSterilizing Jars Ingredients 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons

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