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Microwave/Convection cookery book

Recetario para microondas combinado

La Cuisine Gourmande avec Votre Four Combiné

Recettario per forni a microonde combinati

L564

L554

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Page 1: ...Microwave Convection cookery book Recetario para microondas combinado La Cuisine Gourmande avec Votre Four Combiné Recettario per forni a microonde combinati NNL564 NNL554 ...

Page 2: ...nner Party 45 Contents Inverter technology is the key Inverter technology for microwave ovens has been developed by a Panasonic initiative over a period of more than 10 years It is the key technology for making a very different type of microwave oven which has a number of special qualities It makes possible the first oven in the industry which controls the amount of microwave energy linearly This ...

Page 3: ... 4 5 cm and as heat spreads through the food by conduction just as in a traditional oven i e the food cooks from the outside inwards When a microwave oven is switched off the food will continue to cook by this conduction NOT BY MICROWAVE ENERGY Hence STANDING TIME is very important in microwaving particularly for dense foods i e meat and cakes and reheated meals The dish used to cook or reheat the...

Page 4: ...hat require a long cooking time e g brown rice Christmas Puddings in plastic containers Wicker baskets can be used for very short reheating times only check these items do not have metal staples Take care with pottery items DO NOT use unless completely glazed DO NOT use wooden items for cooking these will dry out and burn Quick Check Cookware Guide Microwave Oven Accessories Cooking Containers Gri...

Page 5: ... twice to cancel the program then continue cooking on CONVECTION only DO NOT use dishes with a gold silver decoration as these will arc and the pattern will lift off the dish DO NOT use plastic microwave containers unless especially designed to take temperatures of 220 C Combination Cooking Containers Convection Cooking Containers For more information about combination modes refer to operating ins...

Page 6: ...a covering only Do not line dishes with cling film VEGETABLES Boiled potatoes benefit from standing for 1 2 mins however most other types of vegetables can be served immediately DEFROSTING It is essential to allow standing time to complete the process This can vary from 5 mins e g raspberries to up to 1 hour for a joint of meat If food is not cooked after STANDING TIME return to oven and cook for ...

Page 7: ... pastry Take care when eating Do not overheat even if the pastry does not appear to be very hot STARTING TEMPERATURE The colder the food the longer it takes to heat up Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature General Guidelines COVERING Cover foods with microwave cling film or a self fitting lid Cover fish vegetables casseroles soups Do not cover cakes sauces jacket ...

Page 8: ...eck the defrosting several times even if you use the automatic buttons Observe the standing times STANDING TIMES Individual portions of food may be cooked almost immediately after defrosting 5 minutes standing time for steaks 15 minutes for fruit and pastry It is normal for large portions of food to be frozen in the centre Before cooking allow to stand for a minimum of one hour During this standin...

Page 9: ...dneys 250 g 7 8 10 lean beef 430 g 2 11 12 10 entrecôte 150 g 4 6 10 minced beef sausage meat pork mince 500 g 10 12 10 hamburger 200 g 2 6 7 10 400 g 4 10 12 10 meat for stewing braising 500 g 12 14 15 whole poultry 500 g 12 13 60 poultry pieces 1 kg 4 22 24 30 poussin 400 g 15 30 rabbit 500 g 14 15 30 pork sausages 300 g 2 10 11 15 BUTTER 250 g 2 10 FRUIT COULIS 200 g 3 4 10 CHEESE 450 g 3 10 RE...

Page 10: ...arly important for dense foods e g Lasagnes Gratins etc and those foods that cannot be stirred during reheating When is food reheated Reheated food should be served piping hot i e steam should be visibly emitted from all parts As long as good hygiene practices have been followed during the preparation and storage of the food then reheating by microwave or Combination present no added safety risks ...

Page 11: ...o 5 mins vegetables 1 100 g MAX 1 min to 1 min 30 secs 200 g MAX 1 min 30 secs to 2 mins purée 1 2 of potato 200 g MAX 1 min 30 secs MAX 4 mins 30 secs of vegetables 200 g MAX 1 to 2 mins MAX 5 mins 400 g MAX 3 mins 30 secs MAX 8 mins spaghetti in sauce 1 210 g MAX 2 mins 450 g MAX 4 mins 1000 g MAX 7 to 8 mins rice 1 150 g MAX 1 min MAX 2 mins 30 secs 300 g MAX 2 mins 30 secs MAX 4 mins 30 secs M...

Page 12: ...ney Remove the lid to the pot place in oven and heat on 250 W for 30 50 seconds depending on the quantity Stir and repeat if necessary Croutons in minutes Cut two slices of white bread into small cubes Spread out these cubes on a plate Heat on 1000 W for 2 minutes then allow to stand for 5 minutes You can rub a clove of garlic on the slices of bread before cutting them or drizzle with a few drops ...

Page 13: ...the CONVECTION mode is used in most instances it will be necessary to reduce the temperature by 20 C when using cooking temperatures stated in other cookbooks Grilling There are 3 GRILL settings 1 2 and 3 Most meat foods can be cooked on the hottest GRILL 1 setting GRILL 2 and 3 settings are used for more delicate foods or those that require a longer grilling time e g chicken portions Unless other...

Page 14: ... describes the oven temperature and microwave power which will enable you to adapt your favourite recipes to Combination cooking and also when using the many Combination cookery books available FOODS NOT SUITABLE FOR COMBINATION COOKING Biscuits Boneless Convenience Joints Meringues Rich Fruit Cakes Souffles Small pastry items with a very moist filling Unboiled Gammon Whisked Sponge Cakes Combinat...

Page 15: ...0W 3 4 min 5 210 C 440W 4 5 min 5 Cheese paniers raw 2 x 120 g 200 C 250W 9 min 5 Croque monsieur 1 x 150 g Gril 1 250W 4 5 min 2 4 Gril 1 600W 4 5 min 2 4 or Gril 1 250W 3 4 min C 4 Gril 1 600W 3 4 min C 4 Ham mushroom Puff 1 x 120 g Auto Fresh Feuilletes C 200 C 600W 4 min C or 180 C 250W 3 4 min 5 or 200 C 440W 4 5 min 5 1 x 450 g 180 C 250W 8 9 min 5 Crayfish pastry raw 1 x 500 g Preheat at 22...

Page 16: ...C 4 or Gril 1 250W 2 min 2 4 Waffle 1000W 1 min 30 s 4 C or Gril 1 250W 2 min 30 s 2 4 Galette des rois 6 pers 470 g Gril 2 250W 3 min 3 min 30 s 2 4 200 C 440W 4 5 min 5 4 or Gril 1 250W 2 min C then stand 5 min or Gril 1 600W 2 min 30 s and 5 min stand C 8 pers 780 g Gril 2 250W 4 min 2 4 200 C 440W 5 min 30 s 5 4 or Gril 1 250W 3 min 30 4 min and stand C or Gril 1 600W 5 min and 5 min stand C C...

Page 17: ...atproof microwave safe Pyrex or ceramic dish on the metal tray b Quiches in ceramic quiche dishes should have pastry case baked blind first Place dish on the round wire rack c Bread loaves in Pyrex loaf dishes should be placed on metal tray d Poultry pieces should be cooked in a heatproof microwave safe Pyrex or ceramic dish on the wire rack on the metal tray Reheating Cooking Guidelines For Using...

Page 18: ...RATURE Remember foods reheated from the fridge will take slightly longer than food at room temperature COVERING Keep foods covered with cling film or another suitable lid except for pastry items PASTRY Pastry items only reheat well by microwave if the pastry is very crisp During reheating pastry absorbs moisture from the filling Ingredients 225 g 8 oz onions sliced 50 g 2 oz butter 25 g 1 oz flour...

Page 19: ...ekins Serves 4 Oven Accessory glass tray 1 Place haddock and lemon juice in dish Cover and cook on 1000 W for 2 mins or until fish flakes easily Remove bones and flake 2 Blend fish with all other ingredients to form a smooth pate Divide mixture between 4 ramekins Smooth over top 3 Decorate with lemon twists and parsley Pate can be topped with 30 ml 2 tbsp of melted butter if desired Ingredients 15...

Page 20: ...sh cutlets Sprinkle with salt pepper and oil 2 Cut the tomatoes in slices and remove the stalk Cut the courgette in slices Place the fish and the vegetables in a glass dish and sprinkle with olive oil and herbs de Provence 3 Place the dish on the metal tray and cook on combination 190 C and 600 W for about 20 minutes Shortly before the end of the cooking time add the olives to the dish Fish Ingred...

Page 21: ...ed Place in a sieve and drain thoroughly then place back into the dish 3 Place the fish in a single layer on top of the spinach 4 Pour the cheese sauce over the fish to cover it completely Sprinkle the remaining cheese and breadcrumbs on top and cook on Combination 220 C 250 W for 20 25 mins or until brown and crisp Ingredients 100 g 4 oz broccoli 100 g 4 oz cauliflower 1 medium red pepper diced 1...

Page 22: ... 170 C 440 W 1 hr 15 1 hr 30 3 Chipolatas 1 1000 W 3 4 Grill 1 250 W 10 for 2pcs En 21 English Meat and Poultry Cooking Chart Summary Below we have summarised the main cooking methods and approximate times for manual i e not AUTO cooking These cooking times will vary depending on the recipe preparation and any other ingredients included As with any cooking the meat should be checked to ensure that...

Page 23: ...rom can of pineapple below seasoning to taste 450 g 1 lb pork fillet diced 1 2 green pepper chopped 225 g 8 oz can pineapple chunks Sweet and Sour Pork Dish medium casserole Serves 4 Oven Accessory glass tray 1 Mix all sauce ingredients together 2 Layer pork pepper and pineapple in casserole Pour over sauce cover and cook on 600 W for 20 mins or until meat is tender stirring occasionally Ingredien...

Page 24: ...couple of hours in the fridge 3 Pre heat oven on CONVECTION 200 C with metal tray in position 4 Carefully remove the metal tray from the oven using oven gloves 5 Spread the chicken out on the metal tray and put back in the oven Cook on CONVECTION 200 C for 10 15 mins or until cooked through turning halfway Remove chicken from the tray and allow to cool slightly 6 Wash metal tray 7 Roll out pastry ...

Page 25: ... yolk and the white with a toothpick Add the desired ingredients cream mushrooms lumpfish roe etc Cook for 1 min 30 sec to 2 min per egg at 250 W depending on the size of the egg and the quantity of garnish Cheeses react differently depending what type they are the fattier they are the quicker they melt If they are cooked for too long a time they harden When possible it is preferable to add grated...

Page 26: ...or 2 mins Ingredients 275 g 10 oz flat mushrooms approx 2 5 cm 1 in diameter peeled and stalks removed 2 streaky bacon rashers 25 g 1 oz grated cheese 3 ml 1 2 tsp French mustard 50 g 2 oz fresh breadcrumbs 1 egg 60 ml 4 tbsp milk 15 ml 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped 2 thin slices of cheddar cheese 1 tomato thinly sliced Stuffed Mushrooms Dish large dinner plate microwave rack not plastic defrost ra...

Page 27: ...ul not to overcook To serve place paella in a warmed serving dish arranging clams and mussels on top The cooking times for dried vegetables in the microwave are much the same as with traditional cooking On the other hand these foodstuffs heat up very quickly without taking on a reheated flavour so long as they are in a closed vessel with butter or sauce mixed in For the cooking use a big vessel to...

Page 28: ...ntil Loaf Dish large bowl 2 lb loaf tin greased Serves 4 Oven Accessory glass tray then metal tray on glass tray 1 Rinse lentils and cover with water Cook on 600 W for 15 18 mins or until tender Drain off any excess liquid 2 Mix all remaining ingredients except courgettes together with lentils 3 Cook courgettes with 3 tbsp of water covered on 1000 W for 3 mins Drain 4 Spoon one third of lentil mix...

Page 29: ...courgettes aubergines frozen vegetables for ratatouille mushrooms spinach endives and onions need little or no water Peas broad beans runner beans and French beans may need 8 10 tbsp water per 500 g Fresh Frozen Vegetables Manual Cooking Charts Use Max Power 1000 W For 500 g time in minutes For fresh vegetables add 90 ml 6 tbsp water and frozen vegetables 30 ml 2tbsp water VEGETABLES FRESH FROZEN ...

Page 30: ...nd cook on 1000 W for 5 mins Cool for 15 mins 2 Blend cream cheese onion cooked courgettes juices breadcrumbs salt and pepper and grated cheese to a coarse puree mix in egg 3 Slice the reserved courgette into lengthwise strips Soften them in 15 ml 1 tbsp water on 1000 W for 1 min 4 Line loaf dish with courgette strips and spoon courgette mixture into dish Cover with a piece of greaseproof paper an...

Page 31: ...on glass tray 1 Beat the sugar almonds butter egg and rum together 2 Divide the pastry in half and roll each piece to a 23 cm 9 circle Place 1 circle onto the baking sheet and spread the filling in the centre to within 2 cm 3 4 of the edge 3 Mark 8 cresecent shape slashes in the second round Moisten the edges of the first round of pastry with water Place the 2nd round on top sealing the edges well...

Page 32: ...ated 100 g 4 oz sultanas Baked Lemon Cheesecake Serves 6 8 Oven Accessory panacrunch 1 Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs Add the almonds and sugar egg yolk and water Mix and knead until smooth Chill for 30 mins 2 Roll out pastry to panacrunch 3 Blend together the cream cheese and cottage cheese Add the caster sugar cornflour lemon juice and rind soured cream and egg yolk...

Page 33: ... panacrunch with the pastry 3 Place the bacon and the grated gruyere onto the pastry base Mix together the seasoned milk eggs cream and grated nutmeg with an electric whisk Pour into the pastry dish 4 Put the panacrunch on the glass tray and cook on combination 200 440 W for 25 mins and cover with a round of baking paper after approx 15 mins of cooking Ingredients 300g 11oz readymade short crust p...

Page 34: ...oom mixture 5 Put the panacrunch pan on the glass tray and cook on combination 220 C 440 W for 20 25 mins Protect the tart with a double layer of baking paper after 15 mins of cooking Ingredients 175 g 6 oz flour 75 g 3 oz butter 95 g 3 1 2 oz parmesan cheese grated 300 g 11 oz chopped spinach well drained 200 ml 7 floz creme fraiche 3 eggs Salt pepper and nutmeg Spinach Tart Serves 6 8 Oven Acces...

Page 35: ...W for 1 minute or until the butter melts 3 Stir in the sugar and cook on 1000 W for 1 minute Add the bananas to the dish and coat with the sugar mixture then cook on 1000 W for 3 4 minutes turning the fruit over once 4 Sprinkle the spices over the bananas 5 Mix the rum and raisins in a small cup and cook on 1000 W for 30 45 seconds and then pour them over the bananas Scatter the flaked almonds ove...

Page 36: ... sugar 3 eggs Zest of one lemon or orange Fromage Frais Tart Dish metal tart tin Ø 25 cm Oven Accessory glass tray Serves 4 5 1 Butter the dish Mix together all the ingredients with an electric whisk and pour into the dish Cook on Combination GRILL 1 440 W on the metal tray for 15 minutes Leave to cool Do not remove from the dish and eat when cold NOTE this refreshing tart is even better if 100 g ...

Page 37: ...egar 5 ml 1tsp vanilla extract 40 g 11 2oz flaked almonds Filling 300 ml 1 2pt double cream softly whipped 250 g 8 oz strawberries sliced Strawberry Roulade Dish swiss roll tin 23 x 33 cm 13 x 9 greased and lined with baking parchment Oven Accessory metal tray 1 Pre heat the oven on CONVECTION 150 C with the metal tray in position 2 Whisk the egg whites until stiff but not dry 3 Slowly whisk in th...

Page 38: ...nd metal tray 1 Melt the butter with 50 g of the chocolate in a bowl on 600 W power for 1 minute 30 seconds 2 Put the eggs sugar and vanilla essence in a bowl then sift in the flour and baking powder 3 Stir in the melted chocolate and butter mixture and mix well 4 Chop the remaining chocolate into rough chunks and stir into the brownie mixture 5 Spoon into the dish spread evenly and cook on metal ...

Page 39: ... a soft dough Chill 2 Sift together the flour bicarbonate baking powder and salt Stir in the sugar 3 Melt butter for the muffins on 1000 W power for 30 secs 1 min Cool slightly then mix in the buttermilk and egg 4 Pre heat oven on CONVECTION 180 C with the metal tray in position 5 Lightly stir the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture 6 Fold fruit in gently 7 Divide mixture equally between 12 ...

Page 40: ...Cook individually on 1000 W for 3 mins or on Combination 220 C 250 W for 10 12 mins Wholemeal Bread Use 225 g 8 oz each of wholemeal and strong white flour Granary Bread Use 450 g 1 lb granary flour instead of strong white flour To prove dough 1000 W for 10 secs STAND for 10 mins then 1000 W for 10 secs Leave in oven until dough has doubled in size Bread Microwaved Bread Bread Cooked by Combinatio...

Page 41: ...a bowl Mix well 2 Cook on 1000 W for 1 min Stir Continue to cook in 1 min stages until mixture starts to thicken then cook for 30 secs at a time until mixture coats the back of the spoon The eggs will curdle if overcooked 3 The mixture will thicken on cooling Pot into warm jars Cover with a circle of waxed paper and a jam pot cover Ingredients 675 g 11 2 lbs plums or damsons 200 ml 7 fl oz water 6...

Page 42: ...pped 15 ml 1 tbsp oil 396 g 14 oz can lobster bisque soup 100 g 4 oz shelled prawns 30 ml 2 tbsp cornflour 45 ml 3 tbsp water salt and black pepper to taste 300 ml 1 2 pt soured cream 15 ml 1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese Seafood Lasagne Dish 20 x 25 cm 8 x 10 dish Serves 6 Oven Accessory glass tray then metal tray on glass tray 1 Cut bread into 1 5 cm 3 4 slices diagonally leaving bottom crust uncut 2 Sof...

Page 43: ...immediately after cooking Repeat with the rest of the dough to make 16 pancakes To serve Stack pancakes on a plate covered with an upturned plate and heat on 1000 W for 1 11 2 mins Spread each pancake with 5 10 ml 1 2 tsp of Hoi Sin sauce Top with shredded spring onion and cucumber Lay pieces of duck on top and roll pancake up Ingredients 200 g can prawns drained 1 egg white salt and pepper to tas...

Page 44: ...n with Cashews Dish medium casserole Serves 4 Oven Accessory glass tray 1 Place onion and oil in casserole cover and cook on 1000 W for 2 3 mins Add the other vegetables and chicken stir and cook covered on 600 W for 6 8 mins or until well cooked through 2 Mix the cornflour with the sugar and soy sauce Blend in the remaining ingredients Stir well and cook on 1000 W for 3 mins stirring occasionally...

Page 45: ...lour Garnish rind of orange lemon and lime Citrus Prawns Dish large bowl Serves 4 Oven Accessory glass tray 1 Place onion and oil in bowl cover and cook on 1000 W for 2 3 mins Stir in paste juice of the fruits salt and sugar Cook on 1000 W for 1 min Blend in water and cornflour and cook on 1000 W for 2 mins stirring halfway Add prawns stir and cover Cook on 1000 W for 5 6 mins or until prawns are ...

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