Panasonic NN-MX21 manual Everyday Basics, Ingredients, Method, Hint

Everyday Basics

GRANOLA CEREAL

Makes: approximately 4 cups

Ingredients:
2 cups	oats
2⁄3 cup	chopped nuts
1⁄3 cup	wheat germ
1⁄4 cup	brown sugar
1⁄4 cup	honey
1 teaspoon	vanilla essence
1⁄3 cup	raisins
1⁄3 cup	coconut

Method:

1.Place oats in 2-litre casserole dish, cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring twice.

2.Add nuts, wheat germ, and brown sugar. Stir in honey and vanilla. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring twice during cooking.

3.Add raisins, coconut and allow to cool. Stir to a crumble texture. Store in an airtight container.

TOMATO AND ONION

Serves 4
Ingredients:
approx. 3	tomatoes, thinly sliced
1	onion, thinly sliced
1⁄2 teaspoon	basil
	salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1.Place all ingredients into 2-litre casserole dish.

2.Cook, covered, on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes. Serve with barbequed steak or grilled meat.

SCRAMBLED EGGS

Serves: 2
Ingredients:
4 x 61 g	eggs
4 tablespoons	milk
	pinch of salt

Method:

1.In 1-litre casserole dish, beat eggs lightly with whisk. Add milk and salt. Whisk until well combined. Cover dish with plastic wrap and cook on MEDIUM for 2 to 21⁄2 minutes.

2.Stir egg and cook for further 21⁄2 to 3 minutes. Stand, covered, for 1 minute before serving.

HINT:

TO COOK PAPPADUMS:

Place on paper towel lined microwave safe plate. Cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 seconds for each pappadum, turning halfway through cooking. Allow to stand 1 minute before serving.

POACHED EGGS

Serves: 2

Ingredients:
1⁄2 cup	hot tap water
	dash of vinegar
	pinch of salt
2 x 61 g	eggs

Method:

1.Place one quarter of a cup of water, dash of vinegar and pinch of salt into 2 ramekin dishes or small glass bowls.

2.Break egg into the water and with toothpick pierce the egg yolk twice and egg white several times.

3.Cover dish with plastic wrap and cook on MEDIUM for 1 to 11⁄2 minutes.

Stand, covered, for 1 minute before serving.

Note: The size of the eggs will alter cooking time.

GRAVY

Makes: 2 cups (500 ml)

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons	dripping or pan juice
1	small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	flour
1 tablespoon	tomato paste
11⁄2 cups	beef stock, divided
	salt and pepper

Method:

1.Place dripping or pan juices and onion in 2-cup jug. Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes.

2.Add flour, tomato paste and half of the beef stock. Stir well. Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes. Add remaining stock.

3.Stir well and cook on HIGH for a further 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the meat of your choice.

BASIC WHITE SAUCE

Makes: 1 cup
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons	butter
2 tablespoons	flour
	salt and white pepper
11⁄4 cups	milk

Method:

1.Place butter in 4-cup jug. Cook on HIGH for 30 to 40 seconds.

2.Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth.

3.Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring twice.

Tip: For cheese sauce, stir in 1⁄2 cup grated cheese once sauce has thickened.

HINT:

TO COOK BACON RASHERS:

Place bacon between 2 sheets of paper towel on a pie plate and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes.

HINT:

TO DRY FRESH BREADCRUMBS:

Place 1 cup (250 ml) of breadcrumbs on the base of plate and heat on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once during heating.

Cooking Guide

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