Panasonic NN-C2000W manual Fragrant Coconut Rice R, Macaroni and Cheese

Rice, Pasta and Cereal

Directions for Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Microwave

			Approx. Time to
Item	Container	Amount	Cook Grain on	Standing Time
		of Cold Water	HIGH Uncovered	(in minutes)
			(in minutes)
RICE
Brown (1 cup)	4-litre dish	2 cups	22 to 25	10
Long Grain (1 cup)	3-litre dish	11/2 cups	10 to 12	5
Short Grain (1 cup)	3-litre dish	11/2 cups	10 to 12	5
BARLEY (1 cup)	3-litre dish	4 cups	25 to 30	10

Directions for Cooking Pasta by Microwave

			Approx. Time to
Item	Container	Amount	Cook Pasta on	Standing Time
		of Boiling Water	HIGH Uncovered	(in minutes)
			(in minutes)
Egg Noodles medium width	4-litre dish	6 cups	6 to 8	5
(250 g)
Elbow Macaroni, (250 g)	3-litre dish	4 cups	8 to 10	5
Lasagna Noodles(250 g)	4-litre dish	6 cups	8 to 10	5
Spaghetti (375 g)	4-litre dish	4 cups	10 to 12	5
Specialty Noodles bows,	4-litre dish	4 cups	8 to 10	5
shells, etc. (250 g)

Cooking Guide

Fragrant Coconut Rice R

Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
1	onion, finely chopped
2 cups	long grain rice
600 ml	chicken stock
300 ml	coconut milk
1 teaspoon	turmeric
1 teaspoon	cumin

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a 3 litre dish. Cook on HIGH for 18 to 20 minutes. Stir and cover. Allow to stand for 5 to 10 minutes.

Macaroni and Cheese

Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
60 g	butter
2	onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	flour
2 cups	milk
1 cup	grated tasty cheese
6 cups	cooked macaroni, drained well
1/2 cup	extra grated tasty cheese
	paprika

Method:

Place butter and onions in a 2-litre casserole dish and cook on HIGH for 5 minutes. Add flour, mix well and cook on HIGH for 1 minute. Blend in milk and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Add cheese and macaroni and pour into a deep 20 cm round dish.

Top with extra cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes.

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