
Vegetables and starchy food
Vegetables
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Use the automatic button for VEGETABLES to cook most
fresh vegetables without
calculating cooking times (see exceptions in the table on p.33). Follow the guidelines from the operating instructions. Beeps will sound
This programme is not suitable for cooking
Containers
•Place the vegetables in a container which is microwave safe of a suitable size for the amount of vegetables.
It is better to use wide dishes (such as a
•It is recommended, when possible, to cut the vegetables into equal pieces to allow then to cook evenly.
•Vegetables with fragile tips such as asparagus or
broccoli should be
placed in such a way that the tips are in the centre of the dish and the stalks (which require more cooking) at the edges.
•Whole vegetables with skin should be pricked in order to allow the steam to escape and prevent them from exploding (potatoes, aubergines, tomatoes, etc.)
Standing time
It is necessary to leave vegetables to stand for at least 5 min after cooking, except for vegetables which contain a lot of water (courgettes, endives, spinach or tomatoes) which should be left for approx. 2 min standing time. It is normal for vegetables to seem undercooked when removed from the oven, they will finish cooking during the standing time.
Accessory
When cooking vegetables using microwaves only, and when using the VEGETABLES automatic programme, place the dish directly on the glass tray.
When cooking gratins using Combination cooking, place a
Lid
When using microwaves only or the automatic button, the vegetables must be covered with a suitable lid or