Vegetables and Vegetarian
• Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede, |
| • Cabbage should be shredded and |
should be cut into slices, strips or cubes. |
| cooked by power and time. |
• Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetables |
| • Fresh vegetables require 90 ml (6 tbsp) |
as the cooking times may be different. |
| of water. For each extra 450 g (1 lb) add |
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| an extra 90 ml (6 tbsp) of water and stir |
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• Always cook vegetables in a dish that is | • Certain vegetables i.e. broccoli and |
a suitable size. Use flat dishes not | asparagus, should be arranged so that |
basins. Always cover with microwave | the tips are in the centre of the dish, as |
cling film or a lid. | these require less cooking. |
| Before Cooking |
Jacket Potatoes | Wash potatoes and prick skins several times. |
Spread around edge of turntable. | |
Varieties of potatoes vary in their |
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suitability for cooking by microwave. We |
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recommend Maris Piper for consistently good |
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results. The cooking times given may need |
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adjustment for other varieties. The ideal size |
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of potato to be cooked by microwave is |
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200 |
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•If cooking potatoes with other vegetables, only cook with other ROOT vegetables.
•Never add salt to vegetables before microwaving. Remember the flavour of microwaved vegetables is much better than boiled.
•Whole cauliflower should be cooked upside down on MEDIUM power for
10 mins. approx. with 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. Make a cross with a knife in the stalk. Turn half way during cooking.
After Cooking
Remove from oven and wrap in aluminium foil to retain the heat. Leave to stand for 5 mins.
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