Samsung CQ138SC owner manual EN Cooking Guide for Fresh Vegetables

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EN COOKING GUIDE FOR FRESH VEGETABLES

Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for every 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended – see table. Cook covered for the minimum time – see table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking.

Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes.

Hint : Cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces. The smaller they are cut, the quicker they will cook.

Note : All fresh vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power (800 W). Use ceramic tray, shelf 1.

Food	Portion (g)	Time	Standing	Instructions
		(Min.)	Time (Min.)
Broccoli	250	3 - 4	3	Prepare even sized florets. Arrange the
	500	6 - 7		stems to the centre.
Brussels Sprouts	250	5 - 6	3	Add 60-75 ml (5-6 tbsp.) water.
Carrots	250	4 - 5	3	Cut carrots into even sized slices.
Cauliflower	250	4 - 5	3	Prepare even sized florets. Cut big
	500	7 - 8		florets into halves. Arrange stems to
				the centre.
Courgettes	250	3 - 4	3	Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30 ml (2
				tbsp.) water or a knob of butter. Cook
				until just tender.
Egg Plants	250	3 - 4	3	Cut egg plants into small slices and
				sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
Leeks	250	3 - 4	3	Cut leeks into thick slices.
Mushrooms	125	1 - 2	3	Prepare small whole or sliced
	250	2 - 3		mushrooms. Do not add any water.
				Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice with
				salt and pepper. Drain before serving.
Onions	250	4 - 5	3	Cut onions into slices or halves. Add
				only 15 ml (1 tbsp.) water.
Pepper	250	4 - 5	3	Cut pepper into small slices.
Potatoes	250	4 - 5	3	Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut
	500	7 - 8		them into similar sized halves or
				quarters.
Turnip Cabbage	250	5 - 6	3	Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes.

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