Creda MBO55 Cooking Charts, Points For Checking, Weight, Choice of, Time Approx, Food, Quantity

Cooking Charts

	Weight/	Choice of	Time Approx.
Food	Quantity	Cooking Modes	(mins.)	Instructions/Guidelines
LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot	Fat! Remove	dish with care. For	Guidelines see Meat	Chapter page 43.
Chops, cutlets	425 g (4)	MEDIUM	6-7	Place in microwave safe dish or rack on turntable. Cover.
Chops, loin	600 g (4)	MEDIUM	7-8
Joints		MEDIUM	12-13 per	Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or drip tray.
			450 g (1 lb)	Cover. Place dish on turntable. Turn joint over halfway during
				cooking. Drain off fat during cooking.
PASTA – Place in a large 2 litre (4	pint) microwave safe bowl.
Twists	225 g	HIGH	8-10
Macaroni	225 g	HIGH	10-12
Spaghetti	225 g	HIGH	8
Lasagne	225 g	HIGH	6-8	Use 1 litre (13/4 pt) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil. Cover. Stir halfway.
Tortellini	225 g	HIGH	12
Tagliatelli	225 g	HIGH	8-9
Spaghetti (Quick Cook)	225 g	HIGH	5-7
Pasta Shapes (Quick Cook)	225 g	HIGH	6-7
PASTRY – UNCOOKED
Shortcrust Flan Case	23 cm (9”)	HIGH	3-4	Prick base of pastry, chill well. Lay piece of kitchen towel in base.
				Place on turntable.
PIZZA – FRESH CHILLED – N.B.	Remove all packaging. Pizzas will		have a soft base.
Thin & Crispy	400 g	HIGH	4-5	Place on heatproof plate on turntable. Do not cover.
Deep Pan	475 g	HIGH	4-6
PORK – from raw – CAUTION: Hot	Fat! Remove dish with care. For		Guidelines see Meat	Chapter page 43.
Chops	360 g (2)	MEDIUM	5-6	Place in microwave safe dish on rack on turntable. Cover.
Joints		MEDIUM	13-14 per	Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or drip tray
			450 g (1 lb)	on turntable. Turn joint over halfway during cooking. Drain off fat
				during cooking.
PORRIDGE – N.B. Use a large bowl.
1 serving	1/2 cup oats	HIGH	2-21/2	Add 1 cup of water or milk. Stir halfway.
2 servings	1 cup oats	HIGH	4-5	Add 2 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway.
3 servings	2 cups oats	HIGH	8-9	Add 4 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway.
RICE – Place in a large microwave safe bowl.
Basmati	250 g	MEDIUM	10-12	Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water. Cover.
Easycook White	250 g	HIGH	12-13

POINTS FOR CHECKING

Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.

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