Panasonic NN-G354 Microwave Shortcuts

Microwave Shortcuts

FOOD	POWER	TIME	DIRECTIONS
		(in mins.)
To separate refrigerated	High	30 sec.	Remove wrapper and place in microwave
Bacon,			safe dish. After heating, use a plastic
1 pound (450 g)			spatula to separate slices.
To soften Brown Sugar	High	20 - 30 sec.	Place brown sugar in microwave safe dish
1 cup (250 ml)			with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or
			plastic wrap.
To soften refrigerated Butter,	LOW	1	Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g)			microwave safe dish.
To melt refrigerated Butter,	MEDIUM	11/2 - 2	Remove wrapper and place butter in a
1 stick, 1/4 pound (110 g)			microwave safe dish covered with lid or
			vented plastic wrap.
To melt Chocolate,	High	1 - 11/2	Remove wrapper and place chocolate
1 square, 1 oz. (28 g)			in a microwave safe dish. After heating, stir
To melt Chocolate,	High	1 - 11/2	until completely melted. Note: Chocolate
1/2 cup (125 ml) chips			holds its shape even when softened.
To toast Coconut,	High	1	Place in a microwave safe dish.
1/2 cup (125 ml)			Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften Cream Cheese,	LOW	1 - 2	Remove wrapper and place in a
8 oz. (225 g)			microwave safe bowl.
To brown Ground Beef,	High	4 - 5	Crumble into a microwave safe colander
1 pound (450 g)			set into another dish. Cover with plastic
			wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.
To cook Vegetables,	High	31/2 - 4	All pieces should be the same size. Wash
Fresh
(1/2 lb)			thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per 1/2 cup
(225 g)			of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented
			plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after
			cooking.
Frozen	High	31/2 - 4	Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per
(10 oz)			1/2 cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or
(285 g)			vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until
			after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in
			butter or sauce.)
Canned	High	31/2 - 4	Empty contents into microwave safe serving
(15 oz)			bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
(430 g)

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