Magic Chef MCP13E1ST operating instructions Vegetable Chart, Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables

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	2-3 min	Prepare even sized florets.
	1 lb./500g	4-6 min	Arrange the stems to the centre.
Brussels sprouts	1/2 lb./250g	3-4 min	Add 60-75ml(5-6tbsp.) water.
Carrots	1/2 lb./250g	3-4 min	Cut carrots into even sized slices.
Cauliflower	1/2 lb./250g	3-4 min	Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets into
	1 lb./500g	4-6 min	halves. Arrange stems to the centre.
Courgettes	1/2 lb./250g	3-4 min	Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30ml(2tbsp.) water
			or a knob of butter. Cook until just tender.
Egg plants	1/2 lb./250g	3-4 min	Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1
			tablespoon lemon juice.
Leeks	1/2 lb./250g	3-4 min	Cut leeks into thick slices.
Mushrooms	0.3 lb./125g	2-3 min	Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms. Do not
	1/2 lb./250g	3-4 min	add any water. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice
			with salt and pepper. Drain before serving.
Onions	1/2 lb./250g	3-4 min	Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only
			15ml(1tbsp.) water.
Pepper	1/2 lb./250g	3-5 min	Cut pepper into small slices.
Potatoes	1/2 lb./250g	3-5 min	Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into
	1 lb./500g	8-10 min	similar sized halves or quarters.
Turnip cabbage	1/2 lb./250g	5-7 min	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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