Smeg SA384X Vegetable Chart, Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables, Vegetables Weight Time Comments

VEGETABLE CHART

Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45ml cold water(2-3 tbsp.) for every 250g 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 vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power.

Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables

Vegetables	Weight	Time	Comments
Broccoli	1/2 lb./250g	2-3min	Prepare even sized florets.
	1 lb./500g	4-6min	Arrange the stems to the centre.
Brussels sprouts	1/2 lb./250g	3-4min	Add 60-75ml(5-6tbsp.) water.
Carrots	1/2 lb./250g	2-3min	Cut carrots into even sized slices.
Cauliflower	1/2 lb./250g	2-3min	Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets into halves.
	1 lb./500g	4-6min	Arrange stems to the centre.
Courgettes	1/2 lb./250g	2-3min	Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30ml(2tbsp.) water or a
			knob of butter. Cook until just tender.
Egg plants	1/2 lb./250g	2-3min	Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1
			tablespoon lemon juice.
Leeks	1/2 lb./250g	2-3min	Cut leeks into thick slices.
Mushrooms	0.3 lb./125g	1-2min	Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms. Do not add
	1/2 lb./250g	2-4min	any water. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice with salt and
			pepper. Drain before serving.
Onions	1/2 lb./250g	2-3min	Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only 15ml(1tbsp.)
			water.
Pepper	1/2 lb./250g	2-4min	Cut pepper into small slices.
Potatoes	1/2 lb./250g	2-4min	Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into similar
	1 lb./500g	7-9min	sized halves or quarters.
Turnip cabbage	1/2 lb./250g	4-6min	Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes.

Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables

Vegetables	Weight	Time	Instructions
spinach	0.3 lb./125g	2-3 min	Add 15ml(1tbsp.) cold water.
broccoli	1/2 lb./250g	3-4 min	Add 30ml(2 tbsp.) cold water.
Peas	1/2 lb./250g	3-4 min	Add 15ml(1 tbsp.) cold water.
Green beans	1/2 lb./250g	4-5 min	Add 30ml(2t tbsp.) cold water.
Mixed vegetables	1/2 lb./250g	3-5 min	Add 15ml(1ttbsp.) cold water.
(carrots/peas/corn)
Mixed vegetables	1/2 lb./250g	4-6 min	Add 15ml(1 tbsp.) cold water.
(Chinese style)

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