30
Points for checking
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if
they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Cooking Charts
turntable.
LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 39.
Chops, cutlets
425 g (4)
MEDIUM
6-7 mins.
Place in microwave safe dish or rack. Cover and place on
Chops, loin
600 g (4)
MEDIUM
7-8 mins.
Joints
MEDIUM
12-13 mins. per
Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or drip tray.
450 g (1 lb)
Cover. Place dish on turntable. Turn joint over halfway during
cooking. Drain off fat during cooking.
PASTA – Place in a large 2 litre (4 pint) microwave safe bowl.
Twists
225 g
HIGH
8-10 mins.
Macaroni
225 g
HIGH
20 mins.
Spaghetti
225 g
HIGH
12-14 mins.
Lasagne
225 g
HIGH
6-8 mins.
Tagliatelli
225 g
HIGH
8-9 mins.
Use 1 litre (1
3/
4
pt) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil.
Spaghetti (Quick Cook)
225 g
HIGH
10 mins.
Cover and place on turntable.
Pasta Shapes (Quick Cook)
225 g
HIGH
9-10 mins.
PASTRY – UNCOOKED
Shortcrust Flan Case
23 cm (9”)
HIGH
2-3 mins.
Prick base of pastry, chill well. Lay piece of kitchen towel in base.
Place on turntable.
PIZZA – FRESH CHILLED – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft base.
Thin & Crispy
372 g
HIGH
4-5 mins.
Place on heatproof plate on turntable. Do not cover.
Deep Pan
475 g
HIGH
4-6 mins.
PORK – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 39.
Chops
360 g (2)
MEDIUM
5-6 mins.
Place in microwave safe dish on rack. Cover and place on turntable.
Joints
MEDIUM
13-15 mins. per
Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or drip tray
450 g (1 lb)
on turntable. Turn joint over halfway during cooking. Drain off fat
during cooking.
PORRIDGE – N.B. Use a large bowl.
1 serving
1/
2
cup oats
HIGH
2-2
1/
2
mins.
Add 1 cup of water or milk. Stir halfway.
2 servings
1 cup oats
HIGH
4-5 mins.
Add 2 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway.
3 servings
2 cups oats
HIGH
8-9 mins.
Add 4 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway.
RICE – Place in a large microwave safe bowl.
Basmati
250 g
MEDIUM
10-12 mins.
Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water. Cover and place on turntable.
Easycook White
250 g
HIGH
15 mins.
Weight/
Choice of
Time Approx.
Food
Quantity
Cooking Modes
(mins.)
Instructions/Guidelines