F.Bertazzoni KOTR30MXE, Use & Care Manual

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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
VEGETABLE
Use a suitable glass Pyrex
®
bowl with lid. Add 2-3 tbsp (30-45 ml) cold water for every 1 /
2
lb (250 g) unless another water quantity
is recommended - see chart. Cook covered for the minimum time - see chart.
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 evenly sized pieces. The smaller they are cut, the more quickly they will cook.
All vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power.
Cooking chart for fresh vegetables
VEGETABLES WEIGHT TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Broccoli 1 /
2
lb / 250 g 3 - 5 min. Prepare evenly sized florets. Arrange the stems to the center.
1 lb / 500 g 6 - 8 min.
Brussels Sprouts
1
/
2
lb / 250 g 3 - 5 min. Add 4-5 tbsp (60-75 ml) water.
Carrots
1
/
2
lb / 250 g 3 - 5 min. Cut carrots into evenly sized slices.
Cauliflower 1 /
2
lb / 250 g 3 - 5 min. Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets into halves.
Arrange stems to the center.
1 lb / 500 g 6 - 8 min.
Zucchini 1 /
2
lb / 250 g 3 - 4 min. Cut zucchini into slices. Add 2 tbsp (30 ml) water or a knob of butter.
Cook until just tender.
Eggplant 1 /
2
lb / 250 g 3 - 4 min. Cut eggplant into small slices and sprinkle with 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Leeks 1 /
2
lb / 250 g 3 - 4 min. Cut leeks into thick slices.
Mushrooms 0.3 lb / 125 g 2 - 3 min. Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms. Do not add any
water. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice with salt and pepper.
Drain before serving.
1
/
2
lb / 250 g 3 - 4 min.
Onions 1 /
2
lb / 250 g 2 - 3 min. Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only 1 tbsp (15 ml) water.
Pepper 1 /
2
lb / 250 g 2 - 4 min. Cut pepper into small slices.
Potatoes 1 /
2
lb / 250 g 4 - 5 min. Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into similarly sized halves
or quarters.
1 lb / 500 g 6 - 8 min.
Turnip Cabbage 1
/
2
lb / 250 g 4 - 6 min. Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes.
Cooking chart for frozen vegetables
ITEM WEIGHT TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Spinach 0.3 lb / 125 g 2 - 3 min. Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) water.
Broccoli 1 /
2
lb / 250 g 4 - 5 min. Add 2 tbsp (30 ml) water.
Peas 1 /
2
lb / 250 g 4 - 5 min. Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) water.
Green Beans 1 /
2
lb / 250 g 4 - 5 1 /
2
min. Add 2 tbsp (30 ml) water.
Mixed Vegetables (carrots/peas/corn) 1 /
2
lb / 250 g 4 - 5 min. Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) water.
Mixed Vegetables (Chinese style)
1
/
2
lb / 250 g 4 - 6 min. Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) water.
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