Rice, Pasta and Cereal
Directions for Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Microwave
Follow directions in chart for recommended dish size, amounts of water and cooking time. Add grain to boiling water. Add salt and butter according to package directions. Cook on HIGH for time
recommended in chart. Allow to stand, covered, before serving. For special rice, substitute beef or chicken stock for water. Add cooked onion, mushrooms or crumbled bacon before serving.
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Quick Cook Brown (1 cup) | 21⁄3 cups | 16 to 19 | 5 | |
Brown (1 cup) | 3 cups | 25 to 30 | 10 | |
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Long Grain (1 cup) | 2 cups | 13 to 15 | 5 | |
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Short Grain (1 cup) | 2 cups | 12 to 14 | 5 | |
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Jasmine (1 cup) | 2 cups | 12 to 14 | 5 | |
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Directions for Cooking Pasta by Microwave
Follow directions in chart for recommended dish size, amount of water and cooking time. Boil water, with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil. Add pasta and cook for time recommended in chart. Cook on
HIGH. Test pasta for desired cooking before adding more time. Slightly undercook pasta that will be heated again in casserole. Stir and let stand, uncovered, 5 minutes.
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Dried Fettuccine (250 g) | 6 cups | 14 to 16 | 5 | |
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Elbow Macaroni, shells, etc. | 4 cups | 14 to 16 | 5 | |
(250 g) |
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Fresh Spaghetti, | 6 cups | 6 to 8 | 5 | |
Fettuccine (375 g) |
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Dried Spaghetti (250 g) | 4 cups | 14 to 16 | 5 | |
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Fresh Tortellini, Ravioli | 4 cups | 8 to 10 | 5 | |
(250 g) |
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Directions for Cooking Hot Cereal by Microwave
Combine 1⁄4 cup of quick cooking oats, pinch salt and 2⁄3 cups hot tap water in a breakfast bowl.
Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.
Let stand, 1 to 2 minutes, before serving. Top as desired with sugar or spices.
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