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Eggs, Cheese and Snacks
Eggs are delicate products which require special attention. This
is because if they are placed straight into the oven, they explode
because of the
pressure created
inside the shell.
Being broken, the
yolk also explodes
if the film covering
it is not pierced. So
push the tip of a
toothpick into the
centre of the yolk;
if the egg is fresh,
it will not spill out.
The yolk and the
white react
differently to the microwaves and unfortunately the yolk cooks
more quickly. When eggs are beaten (omelette), the edges
should be taken into the centre halfway through cooking time.
Poached eggs
Heat 50 ml of water with salt and a dash of vinegar for 1 min on
1000 W. Break the egg into the boiling water and carefully pierce
the yolk and the white with a toothpick; cook on 600 W for 30 to
40 seconds (depending on the size of the egg). Leave to stand
for 1 minute, then drain and serve.
Scrambled eggs
Mix 2 raw eggs in a bowl with a little cream or milk, a knob of
butter, salt and pepper. Cook for 40 seconds on 1000 W.
Remove and beat briskly with a fork. Resume cooking on
1000 W for a further 30 to 40 seconds. The eggs should remain
creamy.
Oeufs cocotte
Break the egg into a buttered ramekin, season with salt and
pepper, pierce the 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 cheese at the last moment (for pasta, gratins, etc.).
Ingredients
175 g (6 oz) quick cooking macaroni
40 g (1
1/2
oz) butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
100 g (4 oz) bacon, chopped
40 g (1
1/2
oz) flour
600 ml (1 pt) milk
5 ml (1 tsp) French mustard
150 g (5 oz) red cheese, grated
salt and pepper
30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh brown breadcrumbs
Macaroni Cheese
Dish: large dish + jug
Serves: 4
Oven Accessory: glass tray then round wire rack on metal tray on glass tray
1. Cook macaroni in 450 ml (
3/4
pt) boiling
water on 1000 W for 8 mins. or until
soft. Drain.
2. Place butter, onion and bacon in a jug.
Cover and cook on 1000 W for 4-
5 mins. or until onion is soft. Stir halfway
through cooking.
3. Stir in flour and cook for 30 secs. on
1000 W.
4. Gradually add milk, stir well and
season. Cook on 1000 W for 4-
5 mins. or until sauce is thick and
bubbling. Stir twice during cooking.
5. Add mustard and 100 g (4 oz) grated
cheese. Place the macaroni in a large
dish and pour over the sauce. Sprinkle
with breadcrumbs and remaining
cheese.
6. Grill 1 for 5 - 7 mins. or until brown.
Serve immediately.