Samsung FQ159ST Cooking Guide For Fresh Vegetables, Using Microwave Mode Continued, Food, Portion

Using Microwave Mode (Continued)

COOKING GUIDE FOR FRESH VEGETABLES EN

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 after cook- ing.

Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking. Cover during the 3 minute standing time.

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

Note : All fresh vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power (900 W).

Food	Portion	Time	Standing	Instructions
	(g)	(Min)	Time (Min)
Broccoli	250	3 - 4	3	Prepare even sized florets.
	500	6 - 7		Arrange stems to the centre.
Brussels	250	5 - 6	3	Add 60-75 ml (4 - 5 tbsp.) water.
Sprouts
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	Courgettes into slices. Add 30ml
				(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
	500	7 - 8		cut them into similar sized halves
				or quarters.
Turnip Cabbage	250	5 - 6	3	Cut turnip cabbage into small
				cubes.

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