Using Your Microwave Oven
COOKING TIPS | (continued) |
Fish
1.Arrange fish in a large shallow
2.Cover with pierced microwave plastic wrap or casserole lid.
3.Place the dish on the turntable.
4.Cook according to the instructions in the Fresh Fish Cooking Chart below. Flakes of butter can be added to the fish if desired.
5.Let stand as directed in the Cooking Chart before serving.
6.After standing time, check to see that the fish is thoroughly cooked. The fish should be opaque and flake easily.
Fresh Fish Cooking Chart
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Fish Fillets | HIGH | 3 | to 5 | minutes | Add 15 to 30 ml | 2 to 3 minutes | ||
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Whole Mackerel, Cleaned | HIGH | 3 | to 5 | minutes | – | 3 | to 4 | minutes |
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Whole Trout, | HIGH | 4 to 6 minutes | – | 3 | to 4 | minutes | ||
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Salmon Steaks | HIGH | 3 | to 6 | minutes | Add 15 to 30 ml | 3 | to 4 | minutes |
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Heating or Reheating Guide
To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the
food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwav- able container. The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or plastic wrap and vented. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the follow- ing chart as a guide for reheating cooked food.
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Sliced meat | 1 / |
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Chicken pieces |
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1 | breast |
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1 | leg and thigh |
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Fish fillet |
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Lasagna |
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1 serving (10 | oz.) |
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Casserole |
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1 | cup |
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4 cups |
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Casserole – |
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cream or cheese |
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1 | cup |
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4 cups |
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Sloppy Joe or |
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Barbecued beef |
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1 | sandwich |
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1 | cup meat filling) |
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Mashed | potatoes |
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Baked beans |
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1 | cup |
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Ravioli or pasta in sauce |
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1 | cup |
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4 cups |
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Rice |
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4 cups |
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Sandwich roll or bun |
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4 cups |
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Soup |
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1 | serving (8 oz.) |
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