Goldstar MV1610BB Getting the Best Cooking Results, Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table

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COOKING

GETTING THE BEST COOKING RESULTS

To get the best results from your microwave oven, read and follow the guidelines below.

•Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods at room temperature. The time for recipes in this book is based on the normal storage temperature of the food.

•Size: Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones, pieces similar in size and shape cook more evenly. For even cooking, reduce the power when cooking large pieces of food.

•Natural Moisture: Very moist foods cook more evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules.

•Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the outside to the center to distribute the heat evenly and speed cooking. Constant stirring is not necessary.

•Turn over foods like pork chops, baking potatoes, roasts, or whole cauliflower halfway through the cooking time to expose all sides equally to microwave energy.

•Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the dish.

•Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or salmon steaks, with the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the dish.

•Shield, with Small pieces of aluminum foil, parts of food that may cook quickly, such as wing tips and leg ends of poultry.

•Let It Stand: After you remove the food from the microwave, cover food with foil or casserole lid and let it stand to finish cooking in the center and avoid overcooking the outer edges. The length of standing time depends on the density and surface area of the food.

•Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel: Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out.

Fish & Shellfish

Cooking Fish and Shellfish: General Directions

•Prepare the fish for cooking.

-Completely defrost the fish or shellfish.

-Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the outside of the dish. Arrange shellfish in a single layer for even cooking.

-The type of cover you use depends on how you cook. Poached fish needs a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap.

-Baked fish, coated fish, or fish in sauce needs to be covered lightly with waxed paper to keep the coating crisp and sauce from getting watery.

-Always set the shortest cooking time. Fish is done when it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to flake. Shellfish is done when the shell turns from pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm.

•The Fish and Shellfish Cooking Table below provides specific directions with Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most types of fish and shellfish.

Fish And Shellfish Cooking Table

FISH

POWER

COOKING TIME

DIRECTIONS

LEVEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fish fillets

HI

31/2-41/2minutes

Arrange fish in a single layer with thickest portion toward

 

 

 

 

 

 

outside edge of 11/2 quart microwavable baking dish.

 

 

 

Fish steaks

HI

41/2-51/2minutes

Brush with melted butter and season, if desired. Cook

 

 

 

covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand covered 2

 

 

 

minutes. If you are cooking more than 1 lb. of fish, turn

Whole fish

7

41/2-6 minutes

the fish halfway through cooking.

 

 

 

 

Scallops

HI

31/2-5 minutes

Arrange in a single layer. Prepare as directed above,

 

 

 

 

 

 

except stir instead of turning the shellfish.

Shrimp, shelled

HI

31/2-5 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

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MV1610WW, MV1610BB specifications

The Goldstar MV1610BB and MV1610WW are versatile microwave ovens designed to meet the demands of modern cooking. Both models offer an array of features that cater to convenience, efficiency, and performance, making them ideal for home kitchens and more.

One of the standout characteristics of the MV1610BB and MV1610WW is their sleek design. The MV1610BB boasts a sophisticated black finish, while the MV1610WW presents a clean white option. Both designs complement a variety of kitchen aesthetics, ensuring they fit seamlessly into any culinary space.

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The Goldstar MV1610 series comes with multiple power levels. This feature allows users to select the appropriate setting for different types of food, ranging from delicate defrosting to high-powered cooking. The flexible wattage ensures that everything from popcorn to casseroles can be cooked to perfection.

Another notable feature of the MV1610BB and MV1610WW is their user-friendly interface. The control panel is intuitively designed, providing easy access to preset cooking options. These presets are tailored to popular foods, making it simple for users to heat meals without extensive additional input.

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