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Microwave Shortcuts
(continued)
FOOD
POWER
TIME
(in mins.)
DIRECTIONS
To cook baked
Potato
,
(170 - 220
g
)
(6 - 8 oz. each)
1
2
P8
P8
3½ - 4
6 - 7
Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spac-
ing around surface. Place potato or potatoes
around the edge of paper-towel-lined glass
tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes to
complete cooking.
To steam
Hand Towels
-
4
P10
(HIGH)
20 - 30 sec. Soak in water, then wring out excess.
Place on a microwave safe dish.
Heat. Present immediately.
To soften
Ice Cream
,
2 qt. (½ gallon)
P3
(MED-LOW)
1 - 1½
Check often to prevent melting.
Cup of liquid
To boil water, broth, etc
.
1 cup, 250 ml (8 oz.)
2 cups, 500 ml (16 oz.)
P10
(HIGH)
1½ - 2
2½ - 3
Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred.
Do not heat liquids in microwave oven
without stirring before heating.
Cup of liquid
To warm Beverage,
1 cup, 250 ml (8 oz.)
2 cups, 500 ml. (16 oz.)
P7
(MED-HIGH)
1½ - 2
2½ - 3
To roast
Nuts
,
1½ cups (375 ml)
P10
(HIGH)
3 - 4
Spread nuts into a 23 cm (9-inch)
microwave safe pie plate.
Stir occasionally.
To toast
Sesame Seeds
,
¼ cup (60 ml)
P10
(HIGH)
2 - 2½
Place in a small microwave safe bowl.
Stir twice.
To skin
Tomatoes
,
(one at a time)
P10
(HIGH)
30 sec.
Place tomato into a microwave safe bowl
containing boiling water. Rinse and peel.
Repeat for each tomato.
To remove
Cooking
Odours
P10
(HIGH)
5
Combine 1 to 1½ cups (250 - 375 ml) water
with the juice and peel of one lemon in a 2
quart microwave safe bowl.
After water
fi
nishes boiling, wipe interior of
oven with a cloth. You can also use a combi-
nation of several whole cloves and ¼ cup of
vinegar with 1 cup of water.
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