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Cooking Guide

Fish and Shellfish

Directions for Cooking Fish and Shellfish by Microwave

Clean fish before starting the recipe. Arrange fish in
a single layer, do not overlap edges. Prawns and
scallops should be placed in a single layer.
To Cook by Time: Cover dish with plastic wrap.
Cook on the power level and for the minimum time
recommended in the chart below. Halfway through
cooking rearrange or stir prawns or scallops.

Direction for Cooking Fish by Auto Sensor:
Prepare fish as at left. Place on a single layer in a
shallow dish. Cover with a lid or plastic film. Press
the

pad the

. There is no need to select

power level or time as this is a fully automatic
programme. Refer to page 21 and follow directions
in recipes.

Start

Fish

Fish and Shellfish Chart for Microwave Cooking by Time

Fish or Shellfish

Fish Fillets

Scallops (sea)

Prawns, medium size
(shelled and cleaned)

Whole Fish
(stuffed or unstuffed)

Amount

500 g

500 g

500 g

500 g to 900 g

Approximate Cooking Time

(in minutes)

4 to 6

4 to 6

3 to 5

6 to 8

Power

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

Salmon Mornay

Serves: 2

Ingredients:
40 g

butter

40 g

1

onion, diced

1

1

/

4

cup

flour

60 ml

1 teaspoon

dried or

5 ml

1 tablespoon

fresh parsley

15 ml

pepper

1

/

2

teaspoon

prepared mustard

2 ml

1

/

2

cup

milk

125 ml

1 can (440 g)

salmon

1 can (440 g)

3

/

4

cups

fresh breadcrumbs

190 ml

1

/

3

cup

grated cheese

85 ml

Method:
Place butter and onion in a 4 cup jug. Cook on
HIGH for 1 minute. Add flour and cook on HIGH for
1 minute. Add parsley, pepper, mustard and
gradually blend in milk. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4
minutes, stir halfway through cooking. Lightly mix
through salmon and liquid into sauce. Pour into a
serving dish and top with breadcrumbs and cheese.
Cook on Grill 1 for 5 to 10 minutes.

Sweet Scallop Stir Fry

Serves: 2 to 4

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon

oil

15 ml

1

onion, quartered

1

1

/

2

teaspoon

crushed garlic

2 ml

1

/

2

large red

1

/

2

capsicum, sliced

2

sticks celery, sliced

2

2 tablespoons

sliced water chestnuts

30 ml

100 g

snowpeas

100 g

1 tablespoon

honey

15 ml

1 tablespoon

sweet chilli sauce

15 ml

1 tablespoon

chopped mint

15 ml

500 g

scallops

500 g

Method:
Preheat a browning dish on HIGH for 5 to 7 minutes.
Add onions and garlic and cook on HIGH for 1 to 2
minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook on
HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes, stir halfway through
cooking. Serve immediately.

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Summary of Contents for Dimension4 NN-C988W

Page 1: ... 13 To Use Child Safety Lock 13 To Reheat by Micro Power and Time Setting 14 by Sensor Reheat Pad 22 To Defrost by Micro Power and Time Setting 14 by Turbo Defrost Pad 16 To Cook by Micro Power and Time Setting 14 on Grill 18 on Convection 19 on Combination Convection Microwave 20 by One Touch Cooking 22 To Set Standing Time 26 To Use Recipe Prompting 27 Before Requesting Service 29 Care of Your M...

Page 2: ...by bottles fitted with a screw cap or a teat are considered to be sealed containers PRACTICAL HINTS 1 Before using CONVECTION COMBINATION or GRILL function for the first time wipe excessive oil off in oven cavity and operate the oven without food on Grill 1 for 20 minutes This will allow the oil that is used for protection to be burned off 2 Exterior oven surfaces including air vents on the cabine...

Page 3: ...gged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed WARNING Improper use of the earthing plug can result in a risk of electric shock Placement of Oven 1 The oven must be placed on a flat stable surface more than 85 cm above the floor For correct operation the oven must have sufficient air flow Allow 15 cm of space on the top of the oven 10 cm at back and 5 cm on both sides If one side of th...

Page 4: ...s whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins This type of food must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting 5 When heating liquids e g soup sauces and beverages in your microwave oven overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling This could result in a sudden boil over the hot liquid To prevent this possibility the following step...

Page 5: ...ware and Utensil Guide It is important to use correct containers when cooking in a microwave oven The following will help you to make the right selection How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use Fill a 1 cup glass measure with water and place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested heat one minute on HIGH If the container is microwave oven safe it should remain co...

Page 6: ...f the oil NOTE Browning dishes are no longer available This information is supplied to assist people who already own a browning dish Metal Metal cookware or utensils and those with metallic trim should NOT be used on microwave Since microwave energy is reflected by metal foods in metal containers will not cook evenly There is also the possibility of arcing Although metal utensils must be avoided i...

Page 7: ...kware Metal twist ties Oven cooking bag Paper towels and napkins Plastic defrosting rack Plastic dishes microwave safe non microwave safe Plastic wrap Straw wicker wood Thermometers microwave safe conventional Waxed paper Microwave for shielding yes no yes yes yes yes no no no yes yea yes yes no yes yes yes no yes Grill yes no no yes no no yes no yes yes no no no no no no no no yes no Convection y...

Page 8: ...e direction This is normal 6 Ceramic Tray can rotate in either direction Oven Window Door Safety Lock System Door Safety Lock System Roller Ring 1 Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned frequently to prevent from excessive noise 2 Roller Ring must always be used together with Ceramic Tray for cooking Identification Plate The oven model number and serial number are recorded here Door Release ...

Page 9: ...ooking process Another tap cancels all your instructions and time of day appears in display window Start pad One tap allows oven to begin functioning If door is opened or STOP RESET pad is tapped once during oven operation START pad must again be pressed to restart oven Prompters When a pad is pressed a beep sound is heard and the corresponding letter or word s appear and roll across the screen If...

Page 10: ...ing Source Microwave Convection Grill 2 Level Convection Microwave Heat Microwave Grill Convection 2 Level Convection Ceramic Tray with Roller Ring Use always yes yes yes yes High Rack no yes no yes Low Rack no yes yes yes Combination yes no yes Combination ...

Page 11: ...top Start FWD REV Start Recipe Prompting 1 2 Vegetables Frozen Veg Sensor Reheat Root Veg Fruit 3 4 Rice Pasta 5 6 Fish Casserole 7 8 9 10 Beef Medium Baked Veg Cake Slice Cake Dessert 17 18 15 16 Chicken Baked Veg 13 14 Pork Baked Veg Lamb Baked Veg 11 12 1 0kg 0 1kg More Less MIN SEC COMB MICRO GRILL CONV 2 Press Open the door and place the food on Ceramic Tray in the oven Then close the door 4 ...

Page 12: ...rt Start Stop Reset Convection Place food in the oven 10 Min 1 Min H 10 Sec Min 1 Sec Min Start Micro Power 10 Min 1 Min H 10 Sec Min 1 Sec Min Start Grill Enter time of day Max 12 59 3 x press To Set Display 3 x press To Cancel Display For preheating For Cooking Combination 10 Min 1 Min H 10 Sec Min 1 Sec Min Start Recipe Method FWD REV Start Select the Desired Food Category Category 1 8 17 18 Fo...

Page 13: ...es To Set Display Stop Reset Colon or time of day will reappear Press 3 times To Cancel Display once twice once 5 times This feature allows you to prevent operation of the oven by a young child however the door will open You can set Child Lock when colon or time of day is displayed Operation Guide on the Screen To assist you in programming your oven the following operation will appear on the scree...

Page 14: ...the selected power level press Micro Power pad Two Three stage cooking Repeat steps 1 and 2 above then press Start the oven will beep twice between stages e g Casseroles HIGH 10 mins to bring to the boil then MED LOW 30 mins to finish by simmering Micro Power You can select different power levels for cooking foods at different speeds refer to the chart below Ceramic Tray 2 Set Cooking Time HIGH up...

Page 15: ... 2 4 2 3 2 3 6 8 2 3 2 3 6 8 6 8 4 6 2 3 5 7 5 6 4 6 8 10 3 4 then 3 4 8 10 8 10 5 7 6 8 3 5 2 3 3 5 Instruction Do not let bread get hot or it will become rubbery and dry out Remove whole loaf from original wrapper Place on paper towel to absorb moisture Remove from container Defrost on plate Place onto paper towel lined plate Defrost on paper lined plate Stand 2 minutes Place onto paper towel li...

Page 16: ...eg 11 12 1 0kg 0 1kg More Less MIN SEC GRILL CONV COMB MICRO 2 Set Weight Weight must be programmed in kilograms and tenths of a kilogram The shape and size of the food will determine the maximum weight the oven can accommodate The recommended maximum weight of food is 3 kg and the minimum weight is 0 1 kg 3 Press Defrosting time appears in the display window and begins to count down Turbo Defrost...

Page 17: ... at 18 C or lower Defrosting Technique 1 Remove from wrapper and set on a roasting rack in a dish on Ceramic Tray 2 On Turbo Defrost the oven will beep after one third and two thirds of the defrosting time has elapsed At the first beep Turn over all meat poultry fish and shellfish Remove defrosted minced meat stewing meat poultry pieces or prawns etc Shield thin ends of roasts or poultry legs and ...

Page 18: ...eheat Do not open the door during preheating 3 Place the food At the completion of preheating 3 beeps will be heard and PREHEAT END rolls across the screen NOTE 1 If the oven door is not opened after the completion of preheating the oven will maintain the selected Grill Power for 30 minutes After 30 minutes the oven will shut off automatically and revert to the time of day 2 If preheating is not r...

Page 19: ... Low Rack One Level Convection Just like a conventional oven the convection oven has a heating element to give the dry heating needed to produce crisp browned exteriors Convection cooking has the addition of a fan to produce conventional results with a slightly reduced cooking time Convection cooking temperatures range from 100 C to 250 C Most conventional recipes will be suitable for use Follow t...

Page 20: ... One Touch Cooking Stop Reset Timer Clock Turbo Defrost Grill Convection Micro Power Combination 2 Level Convection Weight 10 Min 1 Min H 10 Sec Min 1 Sec Min Method Recipe Stop Start FWD REV Start Recipe Prompting 1 2 Vegetables Frozen Veg Sensor Reheat Root Veg Fruit 3 4 Rice Pasta 5 6 Fish Casserole 7 8 9 10 Beef Medium Baked Veg Cake Slice Cake Dessert 17 18 15 16 Chicken Baked Veg 13 14 Pork ...

Page 21: ...n cooking automatically alternates between Convection and Microwave heating The advantage of Combination cooking is that it gives you the browning of Convection and often shortens the conventional cooking time Time is also reduced as preheating is not required To calculate cooking time start by cooking for approximately 2 3 of the conventional cooking time and add additional time If required For e...

Page 22: ...om this steam generated the oven then calculates the remaining cooking time 2 When an Auto Program has been selected the category will appear in the display window 3 The door should not be opened before the time appears in the display window 4 When cooking time is longer than 60 minutes the time will appear in hours and minutes 5 Do not use plastic dishes as a secure seal cannot be achieved and in...

Page 23: ...tely sized dish and cover with plastic wrap or a fitting lid 5 Rice 100 g 1 2 cup 600 g 3 cup Use a larger sized dish to prevent rice from boiling over Use cold water at a ratio of 1 2 cup rice 1 cup water 1 cup rice 11 2 cups water 2 cup rice 3 cups water Cover with plastic wrap or a fitting lid When the cooking time appears in the display window remove plastic wrap or lid At the completion of co...

Page 24: ... using settings 10 12 14 and 16 enter the weight of the meat only If potatoes are not sufficiently crispened at the completion of cooking remove roast from oven and leave potatoes on the rack Program Grill 1 for 10 minutes It is not necessary to preheat 4 Roasts weighing above or below the recommended weights should be cooked by manual combination see page 20 9 10 Beef Medium Baked Veg Use of Acce...

Page 25: ...asts with string to aid with even cooking Place the beef fat side down on the Low Rack with a shallow dish underneath to collect drips Turn the beef approximately halfway through cooking time At the completion of cooking wrap in aluminium foil and allow to stand for 10 15 minutes before carving 10 BEEF MEDIUM AND BAKED VEGETABLES 750 g 3 0 kg Select roasts that are even in shape if not tie roasts ...

Page 26: ...oking program Press Timer Pad Set the desired amount of time up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Press Start Pad NOTES 1 Three stage cooking can be programmed including a Stand Time 2 If the oven door is opened during the Stand Time the time in the display window will continue to count down 3 This feature may also be used as a timer In this case eliminate first step 16 CHICKEN AND BAKED VEGETABLES 750 g 3...

Page 27: ...s The first instruction will be scrolled across the display window Recipe Prompting helps you to cook by following the methods in the display window 40 recipes are programmed Refer to the next page Method FWD REV Press for the next instruction Method FWD REV Press for the previous instruction ENJOY YOUR MEAL will be scrolled across the display window at the end of each recipe For detailed informat...

Page 28: ...N AND MUSHROOM PASTA SAUCE 8 CHICKEN CACCIATORE 9 CHICKEN CURRY 10 CHICKEN RISOTTO 11 CHILLI BEEF 12 CHINESE BEEF AND VEGETABLES 13 CHOCOLATE BROWNIES 14 CHOCOLATE FUDGE 15 CREAMY BACON SAUCE 16 FRAGRANT COCONUT RICE 17 FRENCH ONION BEEF CASSEROLE 18 GARLIC PRAWNS 19 GINGERED WHOLE FISH 20 HERBED VEGETABLES Page 84 86 54 93 74 35 81 52 54 79 64 66 86 83 80 78 65 48 48 72 Recipe Page 21 HONEY SESAM...

Page 29: ...vection Grill to create the Combination setting This is normal It is essential that your oven is wiped out regularly particularly after cooking Any fat and grease that builds up on the roof and walls of the oven will begin to smoke if not cleaned PROBLEM The oven is not plugged in securely Remove plug from outlet wait 10 seconds and re insert Circuit breaker or fuse is tripped or blown Reset circu...

Page 30: ...Combination One Touch Cooking Recipe Prompting No symbol Microwave only R A MC G C Key to Symbols Used in Recipes Techniques for Preparation Timing A range of cooking times is given in each recipe for two reasons Firstly to allow for the uncontrollable differences in food shapes starting temperatures and personal preferences Secondly these allow for the differences in electrical voltage input whic...

Page 31: ...ed while standing in order to retain the heat If a longer standing time is required while you cook another food to serve with the first for instance cover with aluminium foil ConvertingYour Favourite Conventional Recipes for Microwave Cooking When adapting conventional recipes for microwave cooking reduce the conventional cooking time to one quarter or a third e g A chicken which takes 1 hour to c...

Page 32: ...re cut to a similar size to each other they can be cooked in separate ramekins or small dishes at the same time To blanch 1 cup nuts place in a pie plate Cover with hot tap water and heat on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes Rinse in cold water and rub between sheets of paper towel to remove skins To toast coconut place half a cup on a paper towel and cook on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes stirring occasionally To...

Page 33: ...oiled 5 to 6 minutes Allow to stand in the cooking water 2 minutes for soft boiled and 5 minutes for hard boiled before serving Tip While microwaving boiled eggs does not save you time it does save you electricity and best of all washing up All you have to do if you want more than one egg is use a larger dish more water say Two cups and cook a little longer an extra 2 to 4 minutes Poached Eggs Ser...

Page 34: ...water 190 ml Method Mix all ingredients in a 2 cup 500 ml heatproof jug Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes Stir well Tea Serves 1 Ingredients 3 4 cup hot tap water 190 ml 1 tea bag 1 Method Pour water into a heatproof cup Cook on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes Submerge tea bag in water Stand until desired strength is reached Remove tea bag Add milk and sugar if desired Stir Coffee Serves 1 Ingredients 3 4 c...

Page 35: ...redients in a 4 litre dish Cook uncovered on HIGH for 22 to 25 minutes Stand covered for 10 minutes Drain and rinse under hot water Gravy Makes 2 cups 500 ml Ingredients 2 tablespoons dripping or pan juices 30 ml 1 small onion finely chopped 1 2 tablespoons flour 30 ml 1 tablespoon tomato paste 15 ml 11 2 cups beef stock 375 ml salt and pepper Method Place dripping or pan juices and onion in a 2 c...

Page 36: ...or 14 to 16 minutes Stand covered for 5 minutes before serving Popcorn Serves 2 to 4 Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter 10 ml 3 tablespoons popping corn 45 ml Method Place all ingredients in a loosely twisted oven bag Place oven bag on an inverted microwave safe plate Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes Remove from bag and serve sprinkled with salt Packet Cake Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 packet cake mix 340 g ...

Page 37: ...utes Add flour stir well and cook on HIGH for 1 minute Gradually stir in stock wine and black pepper Cook on HIGH for a further 10 to 12 minutes Preheat oven on Grill 1 Place slices of bread on the low rack and cook on Grill for 1 to 2 minutes Place bread on top of soup and sprinkle with cheese Cook on Grill 1 for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and is slightly golden Tomato and Bacon Sou...

Page 38: ... 12 to 14 minutes Cool slightly Purée potato mixture in a food processor or blender adding flour salt and pepper and cream Return to dish Cook on MEDIUM for 4 for 6 minutes Serve hot or clod in individual bowls Pumpkin Soup Homous Hummus Serves Approximately 3 cups 750 ml Ingredients 250 g chick pea 250 ml 8 cups water 2 litres 2 tablespoon lemon juice 30 ml 6 cloves garlic crushed 6 3 tablespoons...

Page 39: ...to 4 minutes Add chicken stock corn salt and pepper Cook on HIGH for 5 minutes Add crabmeat and milk and mix well Cook on HIGH for 3 minutes Stir in cream and sprinkle with parsley Serve Macaroni and Cheese Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 60 g butter 60 g 2 onion finely chopped 2 2 tablespoons flour 30 ml 2 cups milk 500 ml 1 cup grated tasty cheese 250 ml 6 cups cooked macaroni 1 5 litres drained well ...

Page 40: ...rough cooking Place corn chips in a 3 litre microwave suitable serving dish Pile meat sauce in the centre In a small bowl mash avocado and mix in sour cream Spoon this mixture over meat sauce and top with grated cheese Sprinkle on paprika Cook on MEDIUM HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes Savoury French Sticks Makes 2 Ingredients 2 short French sticks 2 1 small onion chopped 1 2 rashers bacon rind 2 removed a...

Page 41: ...with a lid or plastic wrap Cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes Tip To cook one frankfurter prick and place on a dinner plate Cook on HIGH for 30 to 40 seconds Spinach Quiche Serves 3 to 4 Ingredients Pastry 2 cups plain flour 500 ml 125 g butter 125 g 1 egg yolk 1 3 tablespoons milk 45 ml Filling 1 2 bunch spinach stalks 1 2 removed and spinach chopped 2 eggs 2 1 2 cup milk or cream 125 ml 1 4 teaspoo...

Page 42: ... Grill 1 for 22 to 24 minutes turning once during cooking Pâté Makes 2 cups 500 ml Ingredients 2 rashers bacon rind 2 removed and bacon chopped 1 small onion finely 1 chopped 1 clove garlic crushed 1 125 g butter 125 g 375 g chicken livers trimmed 375 g and cut in half 1 2 teaspoon pepper 2 ml 2 tablespoons brandy 30 ml 2 tablespoons sour cream 30 ml Method Place bacon onion garlic and butter into...

Page 43: ...broccoli 250 g 3 carrots sliced 3 1 4 cup water 60 ml 1 2 cup cottage cheese 125 ml 1 egg 1 1 2 cup cream 125 ml 1 2 teaspoon lemon pepper 2 ml 1 2 teaspoon seasoned herbs 2 ml 1 2 cup grated tasty cheese 125 ml Method Place vegetables and water in a 3 litre casserole dish Cover and cook on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes Drain well Place remaining ingredients except tasty cheese in a bowl and mix well P...

Page 44: ...n whole fish and steaks over halfway through cooking Fish and Shellfish Grilling Chart Food FISH Fillets 1 cm thick 11 2 cm thick Steaks Cutlets 2 cm thick WHOLE FISH 250 g to 375 g 500 g SHELLFISH Lobster Tails 250 g to 300 g Scallops Sea Scallops 500 g Prawns 500 g Grilling Setting Grill 1 Grill 1 Grill 1 Grill 2 Grill 2 Grill 2 Grill 1 Grill 2 Approximate Cooking Time in min 6 to 8 8 to 10 14 t...

Page 45: ... Serves 2 Ingredients 40 g butter 40 g 1 onion diced 1 1 4 cup flour 60 ml 1 teaspoon dried or 5 ml 1 tablespoon fresh parsley 15 ml pepper 1 2 teaspoon prepared mustard 2 ml 1 2 cup milk 125 ml 1 can 440 g salmon 1 can 440 g 3 4 cups fresh breadcrumbs 190 ml 1 3 cup grated cheese 85 ml Method Place butter and onion in a 4 cup jug Cook on HIGH for 1 minute Add flour and cook on HIGH for 1 minute A...

Page 46: ...300 g fish fillets 300 g 1 4 cup lemon juice 60 ml 1 teaspoon cracked black 5 ml ground pepper Method In a 1 litre dish place all ingredients Set on MEDIUM for 3 to 5 minutes Set TIMER 3 minutes R Cheesy Lobster Mornay Salmon Pâté Serves 21 2 cups 625 ml Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 15 ml 3 cup shallots spring onions 3 sliced 1 tablespoon plain flour 15 ml 1 teaspoon prepared musta...

Page 47: ...sserole dish on HIGH for 1 minute Add shallots and mushrooms and cook on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes Season with salt and pepper To Cook by Convection Preheat oven to 220 C Lay each fillet in the centre of each sheet of pastry Place 1 to 2 tablespoons 15 to 30 of the filling over the top of each fish fillet Fold sides of pastry to centre and press firmly together Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with ...

Page 48: ...in a 2 litre dish Set on MEDIUM for 3 to 5 minutes Turn and cover Set on MEDIUM for 3 to 5 minutes R Garlic Prawns Serves 2 Ingredients 60 g butter 60 g 1 teaspoon minced garlic 15 ml 1 tablespoon lemon juice 15 ml 1 tablespoon parsley chopped 15 ml 500 g green prawns shelled 500 g and deveined Method Place butter and garlic in a 20 cm round dish and cook on HIGH for 1 minute Add lemon juice parsl...

Page 49: ... broth Use 1 4 cup 60 ml per 500 g of poultry Use an oven cooking bag or covered casserole Select a covered casserole dish deep enough so that bird does not touch the lid After cooking check the internal temperature of the bird with a microwave or conventional meat thermometer inserted into the thigh muscle Check temperature in both muscles The thermometer should not touch bone If it does the read...

Page 50: ... in colour and juices should be clear Directions for Grilling Chicken Pieces Turn over halfway through cooking When done chicken is white in colour and juices are clear Arrange chicken skin side down Meat Chart for Microwave Cooking Type and Cut BEEF Roasts rare medium well Chuck flank brisket PORK leg of pork loin of pork pork chops ham canned fully cooked LAMB medium well CHICKEN whole up to 2 8...

Page 51: ...Cooking To programme Press pad enter the weight then press After cooking allow to stand covered for 10 minutes This stand time allows for easier carving and finishes cooking During stand time test for desired cooking Small poultry is cooked when juices run clear and the drumsticks readily move up and down Large poultry should be checked with a meat thermometer inserted in both thigh joints If ther...

Page 52: ...ml 2 to 3 cloves crushed garlic 2 to 3 1 tablespoons seeded mushed 15 ml 2 tablespoons lemon juice 30 ml 1 2 cups cream 125 ml Method Preheat a browning dish on HIGH for 5 to 7 minutes Flatten chicken fillets and press pepper onto each fillet Add butter and garlic to browning dish with chicken and cook on MEDIUM HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes Turn halfway through cooking Remove chicken and add mustard le...

Page 53: ... a lid Press then Start Casserole A Tarragon Chicken and Mushrooms Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 11 2 kg butter 11 2 kg 1 onion sliced 1 1 2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves 2 ml salt and pepper 150 g mushrooms finely 150 g sliced 1 can 440 g cream of 1 can 440 g mushroom soup 1 2 cup sour cream 125 ml Method Place chicken and onion in a 4 litre casserole dish Cook on MEDIUM for 25 to 30 minutes Drain a...

Page 54: ... with one sheet of pastry Add chicken filling and cover with other sheet of pastry Trim edges Cook on 200 C for 25 to 35 minutes C Apricot Nectar Chicken Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 40 g pkt French onion soup 40 g mix 200 ml apricot nectar 200 ml 1 kg chicken Drumsticks 1 kg Method In 2 litre dish mix apricot nectar and French onion soup mix Add chicken drumsticks and mix to coat with sauce Cook on ...

Page 55: ...ove Place turkey on the low rack Cook on Combination 5 for 60 to 65 minutes Stand 15 minutes before carving To Cook by One Touch Cooking Prepare stuffing as above Press enter the weight then Start Chicken Roast Turkey MC Stuffed Roast Chicken Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 5 kg chicken 1 5 kg 2 tablespoons melted butter 30ml salt and pepper Stuffing 1 tablespoon butter 15 ml 1 small onion finely 1 ch...

Page 56: ...Camembert cheese 125 g sliced thinly 25 g butter melted 25 g Method Clean and pat dry chicken with paper towel Using the back of a spoon gently lift the skin away from the flesh of the bird on the breast Place the slices of cheese under the skin Brush chicken with butter Place the chicken on the low rack breast side up and cook on Combination 6 for 50 to 60 minutes stand for 15 minutes before serv...

Page 57: ...nely chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 2 1 cm piece ginger grated 1 teaspoon salt 5 ml 1 2 cup peanut butter 125 ml 1 cup water 250 ml 1 4 cup sultanas 60 ml 1 4 cup raisins 60 ml 1 2 cup vinegar 125 ml 1 2 cup sugar 125 ml 1 2 cup peanuts 125 ml 1 4 cup chutney optional 60 ml Method Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl with chicken meat and marinate for at least 2 to 3 hours Combine all sauce...

Page 58: ...l Method To Cook by Microwave Place chicken wings in a 3 litre casserole dish Mix together remaining ingredients and pour over chicken wings Marinade for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator Cook on MEDIUM HIGH for 20 to 25 minutes Serve hot with rice To Cook by Grill Prepare chicken wings and marinade as above Preheat oven on Grill 1 Arrange chicken wings on the low rack and brush with marinade Cook ...

Page 59: ...ter heating check temperature using a meat thermometer The thermometer should not touch bone or fat If it does the reading could be inaccurate Lower temperatures are found in the centre of the roast and in the muscle close to a large bone such as a pork loin centre rib roast If the temperatures are low return meat to the oven and cook a few more minutes at the recommended power level DO NOT USE A ...

Page 60: ...ender cuts of meat such as pot roasts should be cooked in liquid Use 1 2 to 1 cup 125 to 250 ml of soup broth etc per 5009 of meat Use an oven cooking bag or covered casserole when cooking less tender cuts of meat Select a covered casserole deep enough so that the meat does not touch the lid If an oven cooking bag is used prepare the bag according to package directions Do not use wire or metal twi...

Page 61: ...ook meat on Combination 5 for beef roasts and pork roast and Combination 4 for lamb roasts using the times in the following chart To Cook by One Touch Cooking Programme the desired Automatic Combination setting or Press After cooking allow the roast to stand covered for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the roast to sit and finish cooking Roasts are easier to carve after standing As with Microwave cooking...

Page 62: ... meat sauce and another 5 sheets of lasagne noodles Spread cheese sauce evenly over the noodles and sprinkle with extra Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese To Cook by Convection Preheat oven to 180 C Place lasagne in oven and cook on 180 C for 30 minutes Serve hot with a green salad and garlic bread To Cook by Manual Combination Prepare as above Cook on Combination 5 for 20 to 25 minutes or until golde...

Page 63: ...nate overnight Preheat a browning dish on HIGH for 6 to 7 minutes Thread lamb cubes and mushrooms alternately onto bamboo skewers Approximately 4 cubes of meat per skewer Add oil to browning dish and place 4 skewers in dish Cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes turning once during cooking Remove skewers and drain any juices Preheat the browning dish on HIGH for a further 3 minutes Add remaining 4 skewer...

Page 64: ...Press then Start Casserole Lamb Chops with Spicy Sauce Serves 16 Ingredients Marinade 1 4 cup medium or dry sherry 60 ml 3 tablespoon tomato paste 45 ml 2 tablespoon lemon juice 30 ml 2 cloves garlic crushed 2 1 teaspoons chilli powder 5 ml 1 teaspoons coriander powder 5 ml 1 teaspoons ground ginger 5 ml 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh 15 ml parsley freshly ground black pepper to taste 8 lamb lo...

Page 65: ...k 375 ml oil for greasing muffin tins Method Sift flour and salt into a bowl Break egg into flour and gradually add milk stirring constantly until smooth Set aside covered for 1 hour To Cook by Convection Preheat oven to 220 C Brush twelve 7 x 3 cm muffin tins with oil and place into oven for 2 to 3 minutes to heat oil Remove tins and pour in batter until tins are half full Cook on 220 C for 15 to...

Page 66: ...spoons fruit chutney 30 ml 2 tablespoon chopped parsley 30 ml 1 beef stock cube 1 crumbled ground black pepper 1 4 cup milk 60 ml 1 egg 1 2 tablespoon apricot jam 30 ml Method Combine all ingredients except jam in a large bowl mix well Place into a lightly greased 12 cm x 20 cm loaf dish Cook on MEDIUM HIGH for 20 to 25 minutes Spread with jam while meatloaf is still warm Chinese Beef and Vegetabl...

Page 67: ...IUM HIGH for 30 to 35 minutes turning halfway through cooking Allow to stand before carving into slices Sauce Place all ingredients into a 1 litre pyrex jug and mix well Cook on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes or until the sauce is a thick pouring consistency Pour over beef and serve Beef Bourguignonne Serves 4 Ingredients 750 g topside beef 750 g 1 2 cup red wine 125 ml 1 clove garlic crushed 1 1 bay le...

Page 68: ... Cook by Microwave Cook on MEDIUM HIGH for 30 to 35 minutes Stirring halfway through cooking To Cook by Combination Prepare as above cook on Combination 1 for 40 to 45 minutes stirring halfway through cooking To Cook by One Touch Cooking Prepare as above press then Start Casserole Herbed Beef and Mozzarella Roll up Serves 4 Ingredients 750 g topside mince 750 g 1 onion finely chopped 1 1 clove gar...

Page 69: ...auce 15 ml 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 15 ml Method Place all ingredients into a large pyrex bowl and mix well Allow the spare ribs to marinate for several hours or overnight Preheat grill on Grill 1 Cook spare ribs for 20 to 25 minutes Turn halfway through cooking Serve with rice Italian Sausage and Pepper Casserole Serves 4 Ingredients 4 cups water 1 litre 11 2 cups elbow macaroni 375 ml ...

Page 70: ...d kidney beans and lima beans should be soaked overnight before cooking 250 g of dried beans equals about 3 cups 750 ml cooked Use in place of canned beans Allow to stand covered for 15 to 20 minutes after cooking Directions for Cooking Vegetables by Microwave Frozen Vegetables Chart Vegetable Beans Broad beans Broccoli spears Brussels Sprouts Carrots baby Cauliflower Corn 1 2 cob Corn cobs Mixed ...

Page 71: ...4 cup 60 ml water in a covered dish Flowerets with 1 4 cup 60 ml water in a covered dish Cut in 1 cm angled pieces with 1 4 cup 60 ml water in a covered dish Brush with melted butter and cook on a covered dish Dice with 1 4 cup 60 ml water in a covered dish Cut in quarters with 1 4 cup 60 ml water in a covered dish Cook with 2 tablespoons 30 ml butter in a covered dish Shell peas and place with 1 ...

Page 72: ...ng halfway through cooking Add cheese mustard salt and pepper Mix well Pour sauce over broccoli and cook on MEDIUM for a further 1 minute Start Vegetables A Fanned Potatoes C Serves 4 Ingredients 50 g butter 50 g 800 g potatoes peeled 800 g salt paprika Method Melt butter in a 2 cup 500 ml jug on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes To Cook by Convection Preheat oven to 200 C Cut potatoes widthwise in thin sli...

Page 73: ...60 ml 1 4 cup grated cheese 60 ml 4 shallots spring onions 4 finely sliced 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley 15 ml salt and pepper 1 4 cup extra grated cheese 60 ml Method Cut tops off tomatoes Scoop out pulp of tomato with a teaspoon Mix with remaining ingredients except extra cheese Place tomatoes in a 1 litre dish Cook on HIGH for 1 minute Spoon mixture back into tomato shells Sprinkle tomato...

Page 74: ...hite pepper Method Place potatoes and water in a 2 litre casserole dish Cover and cook on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes Drain well and mash Preheat oven on Grill 2 Add egg and cream mix until smooth Season to taste with salt and pepper Grease a round baking tray with melted butter Place potato mixture into a piping bag and pope mixture in approximately 5 cm circles on the baking tray Cook on Grill 2 f...

Page 75: ...r and cook on HIGH for 18 to 20 minutes Stand covered for 5 to 10 minutes before serving To Cook by Combination Prepare as above Cook on Combination 5 for 35 to 30 minutes Cook on Grill for 10 minutes Tomato and Onion Serves 4 Ingredients 600 g tomatoes thinly sliced 600 g approx 3 1 onion thinly sliced 1 1 2 teaspoon basil 2 ml salt and pepper to taste Method Place all ingredients into a 2 litre ...

Page 76: ...a small bowl Pour over beans and mix well Cook on HIGH for 30 to 60 seconds Serve hot Minted Peas Serves 4 Ingredients 1 kg fresh peas podded 1 kg 1 teaspoon water 5 ml 1 teaspoon butter 5 ml 1 tablespoon chopped mint 15 ml salt and pepper Method Combine all ingredients in a 1 litre casserole dish To Cook by Microwave Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes Stir and serve Tip Frozen Peas can be ...

Page 77: ...llow directions in the chart on page 80 for recommended dish size amount of water and cooking time Boil water with 1 teaspoon 5 ml salt and 1 tablespoon 15 ml oil Add pasta and cook for times recommended in the chart Cook on HIGH Test pasta for desired cooking before adding more time Slightly under cook pasta that will be heated again in casserole Stir and let stand uncovered for 5 minutes Drain a...

Page 78: ... Approx Time to Cook Pasta on HIGH Uncovered in minutes 6 to 8 8 to 10 8 to 10 10 to 12 8 to 10 Fragrant Coconut Rice Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 onion finely chopped 1 2 cups long grain rice 500 ml 600 ml chicken stock 600 ml 300 ml coconut milk 300 ml 1 teaspoon turmeric 5 ml 1 teaspoon cumin 5 ml Method Combine all ingredients in a 3 litre dish Cook on HIGH for 18 to 20 minutes Stir and cover A...

Page 79: ... 200 g Method Place mussels and water into a 3 litre dish cover and cook on MED HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes Set aside Place capsicums pepper onions garlic and butter into a 4 litre dish and cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 minutes Add rice and stir well Cook on HIGH for 2 to 4 minutes Stir in tomatoes hot chicken stock and saffron Cook on HIGH for 16 to 18 minutes Stir in chicken prawns and mussels and cook on...

Page 80: ...eeds 60 ml Dressing 2 tablespoons oil 30 ml 2 tablespoons unsweetened 30 ml apple juice 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 30 ml 2 tablespoons bran 30 ml 1 teaspoon curry powder 5 ml 1 clove garlic crushed 1 black pepper Method Follow method for boiled brown rice recipe to cook rice Drain rice and allow to cool Combine with prepared ingredients Prior to serving pour dressing over Salad dressing Shake all...

Page 81: ...mbine Pour over the pasta mixture and stir until all the ingredients are coated with dressing Chill well before serving Start Pasta Pesto and Egg Noodles Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 6 cups boiling water 1 5 litres 250 g packet egg noodles 250 g 2 cloves garlic crushed 2 1 2 cup chopped fresh basil 125 ml leaves 1 4 cup pine nuts finely 60 ml chopped 1 2 cup grated Parmesan 125 ml cheese Chicken and ...

Page 82: ...nutes before turning out Cool on a wire rack Tip To soften butter cook on MEDIUM for 10 to 15 seconds Vanilla Poppy seed Cake Makes 1 x 19 x 9 cm loaf pan Ingredients 125 g butter 125 g 1 cup caster sugar 250 ml 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 5 ml 2 eggs 2 11 2 cups plain flour 375 ml 1 2 cup sour cream 125 ml 1 4 cup poppy seeds 60 ml Lemon Icing 40 g butter 40 g 11 2 cups icing sugar 375 ml 1 tables...

Page 83: ...dry ingredients Mix well Add vanilla and condensed milk combine until mixture is thick Chill for 30 minutes Pinch off pieces to form balls slightly smaller than a walnut shell Roll in chocolate sprinkles and chill Chocolate Fudge Makes 25 slices Ingredients 300 g chocolate pieces 300 g 400 g can condensed milk 400 g 1 cup chopped nuts 250 ml Method Grease and line a 20 cm square dish In a 2 litre ...

Page 84: ...0 minutes Apricot Pecan Muffins Makes 12 to 15 Ingredients 13 4 cup self raising flour 440 ml 1 2 cup caster sugar 125 ml 1 teaspoon baking powder 5 ml 1 egg 1 3 4 cup milk 190 ml 80 g butter melted 80 g 1 cup chopped dried apricots 250 ml 1 cup roughly chopped 250 ml pecans Method Sift dry ingredients into a bowl stir in sugar then combined egg milk and melted butter do not over mix batter should...

Page 85: ...o Level Convection Preheat oven to 160 C Combine bicarbonate of soda and water in a small bowl Add dry ingredients and water mixture to butter and syrup Mix well Place small teaspoons of mixture on a greased baking trays allowing room for spreading Cook on 160 C for 12 to 14 minutes Leave on the tray for a few minutes then transfer to wire cake rack until biscuits are cool C Chocolate Chip Cookies...

Page 86: ...25 g butter 125 g 200 g dark chocolate 200 g chopped 1 cup caster sugar 250 ml 2 teaspoon vanilla essence 10 ml 2 eggs 2 1 cup plain flour 250 ml 3 4 cup chopped pecan nuts 190 ml Method Grease and paper line a 20 cm square pan Melt butter and chocolate on MEDIUM HIGH power for 2 to 3 minutes stirring once Stir in sugar vanilla eggs flour and pecan nuts Spread into prepared pan Cook on Combination...

Page 87: ...to squares and cool in dish When cool drizzle with melted chocolate Lemon Coconut Meringue Slice Makes 1 x 19 x 28 cm pan Ingredients 90 g butter 90 g 1 4 cup caster sugar 60 ml 3 4 cups plain flour 190 ml 1 3 cup cornflour 85 ml 1 can 400 g condensed milk 1 can 400 g 2 eggs separated 2 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 10 ml 1 2 cup lemon juice 125 ml 1 4 cup caster sugar extra 60 ml 1 2 cup desiccat...

Page 88: ...pare as above Place on the low rack Press then Start Cake Slice MC Peanut and Sultana Slice Makes 1 x 19 x 28 cm pan Ingredients 185 g butter 185 g 1 2 cup caster sugar 125 ml 1 2 cup sultanas 125 ml 1 cup raw unsalted peanuts 250 ml 1 cup coconut 250 ml 1 cup plain flour 250 ml Method Grease and paper line a 19 x 28 cm lamington pan Melt butter on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes Stir in sugar sultanas pe...

Page 89: ... ml jug sprinkle gelatin over water and cook on MED HIGH for 30 seconds add and mix into lemon mixture Pour into base and refrigerate until set Garnish with strawberries and cream Honeycomb Cheesecake Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 250 g packet honey snap 250 g biscuits crushed 125 g butter 125 g 3 teaspoons gelatin 15 ml 1 4 cup water 60 ml 375 g cream cheese 375 g 1 2 cup caster sugar 125 ml 1 teaspo...

Page 90: ...boiling water 440 ml A Method Place condensed milk into a 1 litre casserole dish and cook on MEDIUM for 6 to 7 minutes stirring twice during cooking Stir in butter vanilla essence and milk stir until butter has melted Cool slightly To Cook by Convection Preheat oven to 200 C Add milk mixture to sifted flour mix well Pour mixture into a greased deep 20 cm cake pan Sprinkle top with brown sugar and ...

Page 91: ...ml 3 tablespoons icing sugar 45 ml Method Melt butter on HIGH for 30 seconds Stir in flour and cocoa Slowly add milk to mixture stirring well Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes stirring twice Allow to cool slightly Add vanilla Beat in egg yolks one at a time Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form Gradually add caster sugar until peaks are stiff To Cook by Convection Preheat oven to 200 C Gently fold ...

Page 92: ...tely3 4 cup 190 ml Method To Cook by Convection Preheat oven to 220 C Place flour baking powder and salt in a large bowl and rub in butter Add enough milk to form a soft dough Knead lightly on a floured work surface Pat out to 2 cm thickness then with a floured knife cut into approx 8 scones Place scones on a lightly greased tray and cook on 220 C for 12 to 14 minutes Cool on wire rack Peach Crumb...

Page 93: ...ml cream 300 ml Method Place ingredients in a 1 litre jug Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes 30 seconds Mix well Caramel Sauce Makes 2 cups 500 ml Ingredients 1 can 400 g condensed milk 1 can 400 g 1 4 cup brown sugar 60 ml 2 tablespoons golden syrup 30 ml 300 ml cream 300 ml Method In 2 litre jug mix all ingredients except cream Cook on HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes stirring halfway through the cooking time Mi...

Page 94: ... dish Gradually stir in stock sherry vinegar soy sauce tomato paste pineapple pieces and juice capsicum and celery Cook on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes stirring every 2 minutes Serve with ham steaks pork chops or chicken Mint Sauce Makes Approximately 1 3 cup 85 ml Ingredients 1 tablespoons water 15 ml 1 tablespoons sugar 15 ml 2 tablespoons brown vinegar 30 ml 2 tablespoons mint finely chopped 30 ml...

Page 95: ...rb and Berry Jam Makes 11 2 cups 375 ml Ingredients 2 cups chopped chubarb 500 ml 11 2 cups berries fresh or frozen 375 ml 2 tablespoons orange juice 30 ml 1 cup caster sugar 250 ml Method Combine rhubarb berries and orange juice in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes stirring twice during cooking Add sugar stir until dissolved cook on HIGH for a further 10 to 15 minutes stir...

Page 96: ...ground ginger 5 ml 1 teaspoon chilli powder 5 ml Method Place mango and apple in a bowl and sprinkle with salt Stand overnight Rinse and drain fruit Place fruit in a 4 litre casserole dish add onion Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 minutes stirring halfway through cooking Add sugar vinegar and spices mix well Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes Pour into sterilised jars and seal Tomato Chutney Makes...

Page 97: ...th a non abrasive nylon mesh scouring pad and nonabrasive cleaners After GRILL or COMBINATION cooking the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth squeezed in soapy water If the oven is not cleaned occasionally to eliminate this grease it can accumulate and cause the oven to SMOKE during use To avoid smoking run the oven without food on Grill 1 for 20 minutes AFTER CLEANING Be sure to replace Roll...

Page 98: ...NN C988W Operating Guide and Cookbook Microwave Convection Oven ...

Page 99: ... to desserts Start experimenting now and enjoy the first class results you will achieve by using your new microwave convection oven Kim Vartiainen Home Economist Robyn Gershenson Consultant Food Economist Panasonic Australia Pty Ltd P O Box 505 Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 Copyrighted by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd 1998 Panasonic New Zealand 31 Carbine Road Mt Wellington Auckland Tel No 09 27...

Page 100: ...Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Osaka 542 8588 Japan A00039770QP F0998 0 Printed in Japan ...

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