SensorCookTipsandTechniques
9.Beef (1.0 kg - 2.0 kg)
Suitable for cooking rump, topside, sirloin or tenderloin roasts.
10.Lamb (1.0 kg - 2.5 kg)
Suitable for cooking leg, shoulder, loin or rack of lamb roasts.
The following hints apply to the above two |
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• Roasts weighing less than 1.0 kg and greater than |
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2.5 kg should be cooked by manual | MICROPOWER. |
•Select roasts that are uniform in shape for best results. If roast is uneven, tie with string or shield thin portions once countdown time appears in the Display Window.
•Less tender cuts of meat e.g. chuck steak should
not be cooked by Sensor cook . Using a lower
manual MICRO POWER setting with the addition of extra cooking time will tenderise the meat.
•Whole roasting pieces should be totally thawed before cooking.
•Meats may be marinated, seasoned or stuffed before cooking.
•Do not sprinkle roasts with flour, since it will not dry and crisp as in a conventional oven.
•Place roast fat side down on a microwave rack set
into a dish.
•Cover securely with plastic wrap.
•Once countdown time appears in the Display Window, remove the plastic wrap and turn, rearrange or shield roast, if required.
•Always allow 10 to 15 minutes covered standing time after cooking. This makes carving easier and ensures that the heating is even throughout.
11.Chicken Pieces
(250 g - 1.5 kg) All Models
•Suitable for cooking chicken pieces.
•Chicken pieces should be completely thawed before cooking.
•Marinate chicken pieces before cooking for added flavour and colour.
•Arrange chicken pieces skin side up with thicker, meatier portions towards the edge of dish.
•Cover dish securely with plastic wrap.
•Halfway through the cooking time, the oven will ‘beep’and instruct you to ‘REARRANGE’. Remove the plastic wrap completely from dish. There is no need to
•Let stand 5 to 10 minutes at the completion of cooking.
(NN-T791/NN-S781/NN-S761)
12.Slow Cook (500 g - 2.0 kg)
(weight includes all ingredients)
•Suitable for cooking casseroles with less tender cuts of meat combined with liquid and vegetables.
•Cut meat and vegetables into even size pieces.
•Place in a suitable sized dish. Dish should be
approximately | 3⁄4 full. |
•Do not use plastic dishes as incorrect cooking time may result.
• Add 1⁄2 to 1 cup of soup, broth or stock per 500 g of meat.
•Cover securely with plastic wrap or a well fitting lid.
•Halfway through the cooking time, the oven will ‘beep’ and instruct you to ‘STIR’.
•At the end of cooking time, allow the casserole to stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
13.Dessert (375 g - 1.5 kg)
•Suitable for cooking a variety of desserts that are normally cooked on P10 power.
•Suitable recipes include: Apple Crumble, Apricot and Rasberry Crisp, Butterscotch Pudding, and Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding. These recipes
are found in the Cakes, Desserts and Slices section of this book.
•Place prepared desserts in a suitable size dish
(approx. | 3⁄4 full). |
•Do not use plastic dishes as incorrect cooking times may result.
•Cover securely with plastic wrap or a well fitted lid.
•Halfway through the cooking time, the oven will ‘beep’ and instruct you to ‘REMOVE COVER’.
•Allow cooked desserts to stand for 10 minutes at the completion of cooking.
14.Fruit (250 g - 2.0 kg)
All Models
•Suitable for cooking fruits including rhubarb, strawberries, rasberries, blueberries, nectarines, pears, plums, apples and apricots.
•Minimum and maximum weights include sugar and
water added to fruits.
• Trim and prepare fruit into uniform pieces.
• Add approximately 1⁄4 cup of caster sugar and 1⁄2.cup of water per 250 g of fruit.
•If not adding sugar, slightly decrease the water content.
•The greater the amount of water used, the softer the fruit will be.
•Do not use plastic dishes to cook fruit as incorrect cooking times may result.
•Place fruit, sugar and water into an appropriate size dish.
•Cover securely with plastic wrap or a well fitted lid.
•Halfway through the cooking time, the oven will ‘beep’ and instruct you to ‘STIR’.
Operation & Hints
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