Panasonic NN-T791, NN-S761, NN-S781 manual Cooking Sauces

Micro-made Extras

LEMON LIME C ORDIAL

Makes:approximately 1.5 litres of undiluted cordial

Ingredients:
10		large lemons
6		limes
4 cups		sugar
2	cups	water
2	teaspoons	citric acid

Method:

Squeeze juice from lemons and limes. Place in a 3 to 4- litre dish with the remaining ingredients. Cook on P10

for 8 to 10 minutes. Stir 2 to 3 times during this cooking time to dissolve sugar. Cook on further 25 to 30minutes, or until the mixture has become a syrupy consistency. Set aside to cool. Pour into bottles and

seal. Store in the refrigerator and serve with cold water, soda or mineral water and fresh mint leaves if desired.

H OLLANDAISE		S AUCE
Makes:	3⁄4 cup
Ingredients:
60 g		butter
2 tablespoons		lemon juice
2		egg yolks
1⁄4 cup		cream
1⁄2 teaspoon		mustard
1⁄4 teaspoon		salt

Method:

Place butter in 2-cup jug. Cook on P10 for 40 seconds. Add lemon juice, egg yolks and cream. Mix well. Cook on P6 for 60 to 90 seconds. Add mustard and salt, mix until smooth. Serve with eggs, vegetables or fish dishes.

M INT S AUCE

Makes: Approximately			1⁄4 cup
Ingredients:
1⁄4 cup		water
1 tablespoon		sugar
2	tablespoons	brown vinegar
2	tablespoons	mint, finely chopped

Method:

Combine all ingredients in 1-cup jug. Cook on P10 for 30 to 60 seconds. Stir well and serve with Roast Lamb.

HINT:

COOKING SAUCES:

When making some sauces in the microwave oven, less liquid may be needed as less evaporation occurs with a shorter cooking time.

P LAY D OUGH

Makes:approximately 1 cup

Ingredients:
1 cup	plain flour
2⁄3 cup	water
1⁄4 teaspoon	food colouring
2 tablespoons	cream of tartar
1 tablespoon	oil
1⁄4 cup	salt

Method:

Place all ingredients in a 2-litre dish. Cook on P10 for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute. The mixture is cooked when it leaves the sides of the dish when stirred. Store in plastic wrap in the refrigerator.

You may wish to adjust the amount of food colouring used depending on the colour you desire.

LEMON		S AUCE
Makes: 250 ml
Ingredients:
1	tablespoon		butter
1⁄2 cup			sugar
1	cup		water
2	tablespoons		cornflour
1⁄2 teaspoon			grated lemon rind
2	tablespoons		lemon juice

Method:

In 4-cup glass jug, heat butter on P10 for 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in sugar, water, cornflour, lemon rind and juice. Mix well. Heat on P10 for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring after cooking. Serve hot with chicken pieces or pork.

M	USHROOM		S AUCE
Makes: 1		1⁄2 cups
Ingredients:
3	tablespoons		butter
2 tablespoons			flour
1	teaspoon		soy sauce
3⁄4 cup			cream
1	can (190 g)		drained mushrooms
1⁄2 teaspoon			or fresh mushrooms, sliced
			curry powder
			salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Place butter in 4-cup glass jug. Cook on P10 for 40 seconds. Add flour, soy sauce and blend to a

smooth paste. Add cream and stir until smooth. Add seasonings and mushrooms. Cook on P10 for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Serve on toast or as accompaniment to meats. Sauce can be reheated on P10 for 30 to 60 seconds.

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