Samsung CQ138SC Arranging and Covering, Power Levels and Stirring, Heating and standing times

Using Microwave Mode (Continued)

COOKING GUIDE FOR RICE AND PASTA EN

Rice Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid – rice doubles in volume during cooking. Put on ceramic tray, shelf 1.Cook covered. After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and salt or add herbs and butter. Remark: the rice may not have absorbed all water after the cooking time is finished.

Pasta Use a large glass pyrex bowl. Add boiling water, a pinch of salt and stir well. Cook uncovered. Stir occasionally during and after cooking. Cover during standing time and drain thoroughly afterwards.

Food	Portion (g)	Power (W)	Time (Min)	Standing	Instructions
				Time (Min)
White Rice	250	800	17 - 18	5	Add 500 ml cold water.
(Parboiled)	375		19 - 20		Add 750 ml cold water
Brown Rice	250	800	22 - 23	5	Add 500 ml cold water.
(Parboiled)	375		24 - 25		Add 750 ml cold water
Mixed Rice	250	800	17 - 19	5	Add 500 ml cold water.
(Nice + Wild Rice)
Mixed Corn	250	800	19 - 20	5	Add 400 ml cold water.
(Rice + Grain)
Pasta	250	800	11 - 13	5	Add 1000 ml hot water.

REHEATING

Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional ovens hobs normally take. Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide. The times in the chart consider liquids with a room temperature of about +18 to +20°C or a chilled food with a temperature of about +5 to +7°C. Use the ceramic tray, shelf level 1 for reheating food.

Arranging and Covering

Avoid reheating large items such as joint of meat – they tend to overcook and dry out before the centre is piping hot. Reheating small pieces will be more successful.

Power Levels and Stirring

Some foods can be reheated using 800 W power while others should be reheated using 700W, 600W, 450W or even 300W. Check the tables for guidance. In general, it is better to reheat food using a lower power level, if the food is delicate, in large quantities, or if it is likely to heat up very quickly (mince pies, for example). Stir well or turn food over during reheating for best results. When possible, stir again before serving. Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods. To prevent eruptive boiling of liquids and possible scalding , stir before, during and after heating. Keep them in the microwave oven during standing time. We recommend putting a plastic spoon or glass stick into the liquids. Avoid overheating (and therefore spoiling) the food. It is preferable to underestimate cooking time and add extra heating time, if necessary.

Heating and standing times

When reheating food for the first time, it is helpful to make a note of the time taken – for future reference. Always make sure that the reheated food is piping hot throughout.

Allow food to stand for a short time after reheating - to let the temperature even out.

The recommended standing time after reheating is 2-4 minutes, unless another time is recommended in the chart.. Take particular care when heating liquids and baby food. See also the chapter with the safety precautions.

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