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Using Microwave Mode (Continued)
COOKInG GUIde FOr rICe And PASTA
Rice Use a large glass Pyrex bowl with lid . (Note that rice doubles in volume during
cooking .) Cook covered . After cooking time is over, stir before letting stand .
Add salt or herbs and butter . Note that 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
Time (Min)
Instructions
White Rice
(Parboiled) 250
375
900
15 - 16
17½ - 18½
5
Add 500 ml cold water .
Add 750 ml cold water
Brown Rice
(Parboiled) 250
375
900
20 - 21
22 - 23
5
Add 500 ml cold water .
Add 750 ml cold water
Mixed Rice
(Nice + Wild Rice)
250 900 16 - 17 5 Add 500 ml cold water .
Mixed Corn
(Rice + Grain)
250 900 17 - 18 5 Add 400 ml cold water .
Pasta 250 900 10 - 11 5 Add 1000 ml hot water .
reHeATInG
Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time a conventional oven takes .
Arranging and Covering
Avoid reheating large items such as joints of meat since they tend to overcook and dry out
before the centre is piping hot . You will have more success reheating smaller pieces . Keeping
food covered while heating will also help prevent drying .
Power Levels
Different power levels can be used for reheating foods .
In general, for large quantities of delicate food or foods that heat up quickly, such as mince
pies, it is better to use a lower power level .
Stirring
Stir well or turn food over during reheating for best results . When possible, stir again before
serving . Stirring is especially important when heating liquids .
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 . Avoid overheating . If uncertain, it is preferable to underestimate cooking time . Then
extra heating time can be added, if necessary . Always make sure that 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 .
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