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13. Risotto

It is suitable for cooking many basic risotto recipes and variations. Onions and garlic should be pre-cooked 
with 1 tablespoon of oil before adding rice and stock. The quantities of rice and amounts of stock, please 
follow the chart below. Always use arborio rice or short grain rice. Chicken, vegetable, beef or 

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 sh stock may 

be used. Stock should be boiling when added to rice otherwise cooking times may be incorrect. Cover dish 
securely with plastic wrap at stage 1. During the cooking time the 

OVEN WILL BEEP AND INSTRUCT YOU 

TO ADD LIQUID/STIR

. Remove a lid or plastic wrap completely from dish. Add remaining stock. There is no 

need to re-cover for stage 2. At the end of stage 2 add grated parmesan cheese, stir through and cook for 2 
to 4 minutes on High. Standing time may be required at the end to allow risotto to 

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 nish cooking.

General Quantities For Cooking Risotto:

Preparation

(Manual Setting)

Sensor Cook

Finish

(Manual Setting)

Stage 1

Stage 2

High for 1 to 2 min. 

(all quantities)  

Rice

Boiling Stock

Boiling Stock

High for 2 to 4 min.

0.5 cup

½ onion 

1 clove garlic 

1 tablespoon oil

0.5 cup

200 ml

200 ml

2 tablespoons 

parmesan

1 cup

1 onion 

1 cloves garlic 

1 tablespoon oil

1 cup

400 ml

400 ml

2 tablespoons 

parmesan

2 cups

1 onions 

2 cloves garlic 

2 tablespoons oil

2 cups

650 ml

650 ml

¼ cup 

parmesan

3 cups

2 onions 

3 cloves garlic 

3 tablespoons oil

3 cups

850 ml

850 ml

½ cup 

parmesan

14. Quinoa

It is suitable for cooking quinoa. Place quinoa in a microwave safe casserole dish. Add 2 parts water to 1 
part quinoa. Use the above chart as a guide:

Quinoa

¼ cup

½ cup

¾ cup

1 cup

Tap water 

½ cup

1 cup

1½ cups

2 cups

Dish Size

2 litre

2.5 litre

3 litre

3.5 litre

Allow at least ½ depth of volume for evaporation to prevent boiling over. Soak in water for 10 - 15 minutes. 
Cover securely with plastic wrap and place container at the center of the glass tray. Select the program then press 

Start

. Open the door to 

STIR WHEN TWO BEEPS HEARD

 during cooking, press 

Start

 Pad to continue. At the 

end of the cooking, let stand 10-15 minutes.

To Use Sensor Cook 

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Summary of Contents for NN-ST655W

Page 1: ...Instruction and Cook Book Microwave Oven Household Use Only Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use Model Number NN ST665B NN ST655W F0003BT00QP_cover_02_150722 indd 2 3 F0003BT00QP_cover_02_150722 indd 2 3 2015 7 22 11 47 57 2015 7 22 11 47 57 ...

Page 2: ...firm understanding of your new oven This book includes recipes from starters to desserts After trying our recipes be sure to adapt your favourite recipes to microwave methods Start experimenting now and enjoy the first class results you will achieve by using your new microwave oven The serial number of this product may be found on the left side of the control panel You should note the model number...

Page 3: ...ting Tips and Techniques 13 To Use Add Time 14 To Use Inverter Melt Soften 15 To Use Reheat Bread 16 To Use Sensor Reheat 16 To Use Sensor Cook 17 22 3 Stage Setting 23 To Use Timer 24 Quick Guide to Operation 29 30 Maintenance Before Requesting Service 25 Care of Your Microwave Oven 26 Technical Specifications 26 Panasonic Warranty 27 28 Cooking Guide Microwave Recipe Techniques 31 33 Reheat 34 3...

Page 4: ...nce by a person responsible for their safety 11 Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 12 It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy 13 The surfaces are liable to get hot during use Important Inst...

Page 5: ...derstands the hazards of improper use General Use 1 In order to maintain high quality do not operate the oven when empty The microwave energy will reflect continuously throughout the oven if no food or water is present to absorb energy This can lead to damage to the microwave oven including arcing within the oven cavity 2 If smoke is observed press the STOP RESET Pad and leave door closed in order...

Page 6: ...Cooking Guide section Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode 4 Potatoes apples egg yolks chicken wings 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...

Page 7: ... 000 times per second Friction created by the vibration produces heat energy which is conducted throughout the food It is important to use the correct container when cooking in a microwave oven The following will help you make the right selection How to Test a Container for Safe Microwave Oven Use TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE Fill a 1 cup glass measure with cool water and place ...

Page 8: ...cracking or breaking Metal Metal cookware or utensils or those with metallic trim should NOT be used in the microwave Since microwave energy is reflected by metal foods in metal containers will not cook evenly There is also a possibility of arcing Although metal utensils should be avoided in microwave cooking some metal can be helpful when used correctly Aluminum foil can be used safely if certain...

Page 9: ...scratches during shipping Small bubbles may appear under this film When this happens remove film carefully Hint apply masking or clear tape to an exposed corner and pull gently to remove Door Release Button Press to open the door Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without cancelling the program Cooking resumes as soon as the door is closed and Start Pad is pressed It is ...

Page 10: ...tap allows oven to begin functioning If door is opened or Stop Reset Pad is pressed once during oven operation Start Pad must again be pressed to restart oven Display Window pg 9 Stop Reset Pad Before cooking One tap clears all your instructions During cooking One tap temporarily stops the cooking process Another tap cancels all your instructions and colon or time of day appears in the Display Win...

Page 11: ...he door 3 Select Power Level eg P7 Press Power Level Pad four times see page 11 for Micro Power chart four time 4 Set Time e g 12 minute 20 seconds Press Time Pads once twice twice 5 Press Cooking will start The time in the Display Window will count down Power Level Display Inverter Display Stage Display Time Display Minute Number Time Weight Menu Weight Display g kg Time Display Second Child Safe...

Page 12: ... step 1 through 3 3 Clock is a 12 hour display There isn t a m or p m setting 4 The clock will keep the time of day as long as oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied 5 Maximum time available is 12 59 Clock is 12 hour only One o clock will be displayed as 1 00 not 13 00 This feature allows you to prevent operation of the oven by a young child however the door will open You can set Child Saf...

Page 13: ...ad gives you a selection of different power levels representing decreasing amounts of microwave energy used for cooking foods at different speeds e g The lower the micro power setting the more evenly the food cooks although it will take a little longer To select the correct power level for cooking different foods refer to the chart below Press POWER LEVEL WATTAGE DISPLAY EXAMPLE OF USE 1x P10 1100...

Page 14: ... count down NOTES 1 After you select the Turbo Defrost feature you can also press More Less Pads to select weight before pressing Start 2 The oven will beep once or twice during the total defrosting time This indicates that food should be turned broken apart or removed After attending to food close door and press Start to resume defrosting 3 For further information refer to next page To Defrost by...

Page 15: ...efrosting Chart by setting Micro Power at P3 FOOD APPROX TIME minutes per 500 g INSTRUCTION MEAT Beef Minced Beef Roast Topside Beef Tenderloin Chuck or Rump Sirloin rolled Steak Miscellaneous Pork Lamb Roast Chops Ribs 7 9 8 10 8 10 8 10 8 10 6 8 7 9 8 10 6 8 6 8 Halfway through the defrost cycle break apart minced beef separate chops and remove meat that is defrosted Turn meat over two to three ...

Page 16: ...be added The time in the Display Window will count down NOTES 1 This feature is only available for Micro Power function and it is not available for Auto Control function such as Turbo Defrost Reheat Bread Sensor Cook Reheat and Inverter Melt Soften function 2 The Add Time feature will be cancelled after 1 minutes if you don t do any operation after cooking 3 You can use Add Time function after the...

Page 17: ...rowave safe dish with a lid or plastic wrap 4 Ice Cream 300 g 600 g 900 g 1200 g 3 Press Cooking time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down For best results on Auto Cook follow these recommendations 1 Chocolate Remove wrapper and place chocolate into a microwave safe dish Cook without cover After heating stir until completely melted Note Chocolate holds its shape even when softene...

Page 18: ... of at least 3 to 5 minutes Press After the heat and humidity is detected by the SENSOR the remaining time appears in the Display Window and begins to count down Press If desired press More Less Pads See next page for reference To Use Reheat Bread Reheat Bread Menu Number Menu Weight Recommended Containers 5 Reheat Bread 100 g 200 g 300 g 500 g microwave safe dish For best results on Sensor Reheat...

Page 19: ... a longer or shorter time Press More Less Pads before pressing Start Pad Press More Pad will display in display window If you want to return to average cooking result press Less Pad Press Less Pad will display in display window If you want to return to average cooking result press More Pad If you are satisfied with the result of the SENSOR COOK programme you don t have to use this pad 2 Press The ...

Page 20: ...g press Start Pad to continue At the end of the cooking stir vegetables and let stand covered for 2 to 3 minutes Legumes Menu Number Menu Recommended Weight Recommended Containers 8 Legumes 1 cup 4 cups microwave safe dish with plastic wrap 9 Root Vegetables 125 g 1 0 kg microwave safe dish with plastic wrap 8 Legumes It is suitable for cooking chickpeas split peas dried beans and peas Cover legum...

Page 21: ... plastic wrap and place container at the center of the glass tray Select the program then press Start Open the door to STIR WHEN TWO BEEPS HEARD during cooking press Start Pad to continue Let stand 5 to 10 minutes at the end of cooking Rice Menu Number Menu Recommended Weight Recommended Containers 12 Rice 1 cup 2 cups microwave safe dish with plastic wrap 13 Risotto cup 3 cups microwave safe dish...

Page 22: ...ish Manual Setting Stage 1 Stage 2 High for 1 to 2 min all quantities Rice Boiling Stock Boiling Stock High for 2 to 4 min 0 5 cup onion 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon oil 0 5 cup 200 ml 200 ml 2 tablespoons parmesan 1 cup 1 onion 1 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon oil 1 cup 400 ml 400 ml 2 tablespoons parmesan 2 cups 1 onions 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons oil 2 cups 650 ml 650 ml cup parmesan 3 cups 2 oni...

Page 23: ...er Cover securely with plastic wrap and place container at the center of the glass tray Select the program then press Start Open the door to STIR AND REMOVE THE PLASTIC WRAP WHEN TWO BEEPS HEARD during cooking press Start Pad to continue At the end of the cooking cover and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes if required before draining 16 Instant Noodle It is suitable for cooking instant noodle Place th...

Page 24: ...ontinue 18 Pudding It is suitable for cooking individual steamed sponge puddings Use packet mixes available from supermarkets or individual recipes Not suitable for heavy fruit type puddings See chart below for quantities 2 Serv 4 Serv self raising flour cup 1 cup cocoa powder tablespoon 1 tablespoon caster sugar 6 cup cup milk cup cup vanilla essence teaspoon 1 teaspoon chocolate 25 g 50 g butter...

Page 25: ...electing P10 on the first stage you can skip step 1 3 This feature is only available for manual cooking and it is not available for Auto Control function such as Turbo Defrost Reheat Bread Sensor Cook Reheat and Inverter Melt Soften function INGREDIENT CONVERSION CHART INGREDIENT CONVERSION CHART cup 60 ml teaspoon 1 ml cup 85 ml teaspoon 2 ml cup 125 ml 1 teaspoon 5 ml cup 165 ml 2 teaspoons 10 m...

Page 26: ...art Delayed time will count down without oven operating Then cooking will start Set desired amount of delay time up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds Press once Set the desired cooking programme up to 2 stages see Page 11 NOTES 1 If oven door is opened during the Standing Time Delay Start or Kitchen Timer the time in the Display Window will continue to count down 2 Delay Start Standing Time cannot be p...

Page 27: ...entre Oven will not turn on 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 circuit breaker or replace fuse There is a problem with the outlet Plug another appliance into the outlet to check if the outlet is working Oven will not start cooking Start Pad was not pressed after programming Press Start Pad Anot...

Page 28: ...r under this film When this hap pens remove film carefully Hint apply masking or clear tape to an exposed corner and pull gently to remove If it becomes wet clean with a soft dry cloth Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on the Control Panel Roller Ring and oven cavity floor Wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild deter gent water or window cleaner and dry Roller Ring may be washed in m...

Page 29: ... 27 Panasonic Warranty For Australia ...

Page 30: ... 28 Panasonic Warranty For New Zealand ...

Page 31: ...s once To Use Turbo Defrost Pad page 12 Press to select the desired weight Press once After you select the Turbo Defrost feature you can also press More Less Pads to select weight before pressing Start To Use Add Time Pad page 14 Press once Press once Set time At the end of program To Cook using Melt Soften Pad page 15 Set weight Press once Press until desired menu number appears To Cook using Reh...

Page 32: ... Kitchen Timer page 24 Press once Press once Set time To Set Standing Time page 24 Press once Set the desired cooking programme up to 2 stages see Page 11 Press once Set time To Set Delay Start page 24 Press once Set the desired cooking programme up to 2 stages see Page 11 Press once Set time Quick Guide to Operation continued ...

Page 33: ...d at least once through reheat time and again at the end Techniques for Preparation Timing A range of cooking times is given in each recipe for two reasons First to allow for the uncontrollable differences in food shapes starting temperatures and personal preferences Secondly these allow for the differences in electrical voltage input which changes during peak load periods Always remember that it ...

Page 34: ...uld always be kept covered 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 aluminum foil Converting Your Favourite Conventional Recipes for Microwave Cooking When adapting conventional recipes for microwave cooking time are reduced considerably For example a chicken which takes 1 hour to co...

Page 35: ...s such as broccoli cabbage cauliflower beans and peas in another Sprinkle greens with water Cover with a lid or plastic wrap Cook on P10 for cooking times refer to vegetable cooking chart on page 49 50 Fresh and frozen vegetables can be mixed on a vegetable platter but remember frozen vegetables are not as dense as fresh vegetables as they have been blanched before freezing If vegetables are cut t...

Page 36: ...and adjust the cooking time if necessary decrease cooking time by 10 for every 100 watts more powerful your oven is If package directions are not available follow the recommendations in the charts on the following pages All foods must be pre cooked raw foods will not cook through during reheating times and if consumed may cause illness Do not reheat in foil containers cans or plastic containers as...

Page 37: ...5 Place onto paper towel lined plate Pizza 350 g P10 5 7 Remove from package and place onto paper towel or follow manufacturer s instructions FROZEN MEAL Fish in Sauce 200 g P5 5 7 Pierce corner of bag Heat on a plate Frozen Casserole 500 g P10 9 11 Pierce pouch Heat on a plate or bowl Lasagne 500 g P9 11 13 Remove from foil container place into serving dish Plated style dinner 320 g P5 8 10 Remov...

Page 38: ... a filling that is high in fat sugar or moisture will become hotter in the centre and the pastry may only feel warm Ensure you allow it to stand for several minutes before eating IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN REHEATING FOODS FROM THE FREEZER VOLUME The greater the volume and the more dense the item the longer it takes to reheat e g frozen cake will take less time than frozen casserole LARGE VO...

Page 39: ...k 1 medium onion chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 bay leaf 6 cups chicken stock cup frozen peas Method Wash split peas and place in a 2 litre capacity bowl with 1 litre of water Cover and allow soaking for 8 hours or overnight Remove rind from ham hock and discard Cut meat away from the bone and roughly chop Reserve bone Drain peas and place into a 5 litre capacity microwave safe dish Add...

Page 40: ...sh and cook on P10 for 2 to 3 minutes Allow to cool slightly Stir in zucchini carrot and cheese and flour In a 1 litre bowl whisk together eggs oil and parsley Add to bacon mixture season with salt and pepper and stir until combined Pour into prepared dish Cook on P6 for 22 to 24 minutes NACHOS SUPREME Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 500 g topside mince 35 g packet taco seasoning mix cup tomato paste 1 ...

Page 41: ...easpoon cracked black pepper Method Place fish lemon juice and cracked black pepper in 1 litre casserole dish Cook on P4 for 4 to 6 minutes Let stand for 3 minutes before serving To cook by Sensor Cook Prepare as above Cover securely with plastic wrap Refer to Steam Fish directions on page 19 Select Steam Fish then Start SPICED WHOLE BREAM Serves 2 Ingredients 2 x 400 g whole bream 1 clove garlic ...

Page 42: ...ving To cook by Sensor Cook Prepare as above Cover securely with plastic wrap Refer to Steam Fish directions on page 19 Select Steam Fish then Start OYSTER SOUP Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 30 g butter 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups chicken stock cup cream 20 bottled oysters drained salt and white pepper snipped chives to garnish Method Place butter in 2 litre casserole dish and cook on P10 for 1 minute ...

Page 43: ...n tie a piece of cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag Make six 2 cm slits on top of bag Cooking Poultry Pieces by Micro Power Cover with wax paper or paper towel Use the chart below to determine recommended minimum cooking times Arrange pieces skin side down and evenly spread in a shallow dish Turn or rearrange halfway through cooking Shield wing tips drumstick ends etc if req...

Page 44: ...gg yolk twice and egg white several times Cover dishes with plastic wrap and cook on P6 for 1 to 1 minutes Stand covered for 1 minute before serving Note The size of the eggs will alter cooking time CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE KORMA Serves 4 Ingredients 200 g sweet potato 200 g potato 1 tablespoon oil 1 onion diced 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon...

Page 45: ...nts in a 2 litre casserole dish Stir until combined Cover and cook on P7 for 10 to 12 minutes Turn chicken and stir Cook on P7 for 10 to 12 minutes CHICKEN SAN CHOY BAU Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 10 dried shiitake mushrooms 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 clove garlic chopped 500 g minced chicken 10 water chestnuts finely chopped 227 g can bamboo shoots chopped cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 2 ta...

Page 46: ...r 15 to 20 minutes Serve hot with rice To cook by Sensor Cook Prepare as above Cover securely with plastic wrap Refer to Steam Chicken Pieces directions on page 19 Select Steam Chicken Pieces then Start CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO Serves 4 Ingredients 300 g fresh asparagus chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cups arborio rice 1 clove garlic crushed 4 cups boiling chicken stock 2 cups coarsely chop...

Page 47: ... to body of ham with wooden toothpicks Fold 2 cm over cut surface After 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 ...

Page 48: ...Ingredients 750 g diced chuck steak 4 rashers bacon 6 pickling onions 2 cloves garlic minced cup red wine 400 ml tomato puree cup beef stock 1 teaspoon minced chilli 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 250 g button mushrooms halved Method Place all ingredients except mushroom in a 3 litre casserole dish stir until combined Cover and cook on P7 for 14 to 16 minutes Stir and cook on P4 for 28 to 30 minutes St...

Page 49: ...EAT SAUCE Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 500 g minced beef 1 onion chopped 1 clove garlic minced 425 g can tomatoes 1 cup tomato paste 2 beef stock cubes 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs pepper Method Combine all ingredients in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on P10 for 7 minutes stir Cook on P7 for 14 to 16 minutes Stir halfway through cooking Serve with spaghetti CHINESE BEEF AND VEGETABLES Serves 4 to 6 I...

Page 50: ...nutes stirring once during cooking Stir in yoghurt and serve with basmati rice HINT It is better to cook meat for a lesser time in a recipe and add extra time if needed This will prevent over cooking SEASONED ROAST LAMB Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 4 kg leg of lamb 1 tablespoon seeded mustard 1 tablespoon rosemary Method Place lamb fat side down on rack set in a 3 litre dish Brush with mustard and ...

Page 51: ...ussels Sprouts 250 g Covered dish with cup water 4 to 6 Cabbage 500 g Shredded with cup water in covered dish 5 to 7 Carrots 4 sliced finely 250 g With cup water in covered dish 5 to 6 Cauliflower 500 g With cup water in covered dish 6 to 8 Celery 6 stalks 400 g cut in 1 cm pieces With cup water in covered dish 4 to 6 Corn 2 cobs 500 g 4 cobs 1 kg Brush with melted butter and cook in covered dish ...

Page 52: ...cob Corn cobs 125 g 250 g Cook in covered 2 litre dish Cook in covered 2 litre dish 3 to 4 5 to 7 Mixed Vegetables 250 g Cook in covered 2 litre dish 5 to 7 Peas 250 g Cook in covered 2 litre dish 4 to 6 Spinach 250 g Cook in covered 2 litre dish 4 to 6 Cooking Dried Beans and Peas by Micro Power Place hot tap water in 4 litre dish Bring hot water to the boil on High for 10 to 12 minutes Add beans...

Page 53: ...toes and scoop out pulp from centre leaving 1 to 2 cm in shell Mash pulp and combine with remaining ingredients Spoon filling back into potato shells Place potatoes in 2 litre casserole dish Cook on P10 for 2 to 3 minutes VEGETABLE FRITTATA Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 400 g potatoes thinly sliced red capsicum sliced into strips green capsicum sliced into strips 1 tomato diced 2 tablespoons fresh bas...

Page 54: ...Depending on size and arrangement of cauliflower pieces timing will vary HINT TO SKIN TOMATOES Cut a cross into the tomato skin Place 1 cup of hot tap water in a 2 cup jug or bowl and heat on P10 for 1 minutes or until boiling Add 1 tomato and heat for a further 20 to 30 seconds Remove and repeat procedure with remaining tomatoes The skin wil loosen and can be easily removed HERBED VEGETABLES Serv...

Page 55: ...rve To cook by Sensor Cook Prepare as above Cover securely with plastic wrap Refer to Root Vegetables directions on page 18 Select Root Vegetables then Start PARMESAN ASPARAGUS Serves 2 to 4 Ingredients 1 bunch of asparagus spears 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon butter 1 clove garlic crushed 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Method Place asparagus and water in a 2 litre casserole dish Cover and...

Page 56: ...ns lemon juice 2 teaspoons turmeric cup tahini sesame paste 4 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons olive oil Method Place chickpeas and water into a 4 litre casserole dish and soak overnight Drain Place chickpeas and boiling water into a 3 litre casserole dish and cook on P6 for 25 to 30 minutes Drain process with remaining ingredients To cook by Sensor Cook Prepare as above Cover securely with plas...

Page 57: ...in in casserole Stir and let stand uncovered 5 minutes ITEM CONTAINER AMOUNT OF BOILING WATER APPROX TIME TO COOK GRAIN on P10 UNCOVERED in minutes STANDING TIME in minutes Dried Fettuccine 250 g 4 litre dish 6 cups 10 to 12 5 Elbow Macaroni shells etc 250 g 3 litre dish 4 cups 12 to 14 5 Fresh Spaghetti Fettuccine 375 g 4 litre dish 6 cups 6 to 8 5 Dried Spaghetti 250 g 4 litre dish 4 cups 12 to ...

Page 58: ... Prepare as above Cover securely with plastic wrap Refer to Rice directions on page 19 Select Rice then Start PAELLA Serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 500 g mussels cup water 1 green capsicum sliced 1 red capsicum sliced 1 onion sliced 1 clove garlic crushed 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups long grain rice 400 g can peeled tomatoes chopped 2 cups hot chicken stock pinch saffron powder 1 cups cooked diced chick...

Page 59: ...es pitted 8 anchovy fillets drained and chopped cup capers drained and rinsed cup flat leaf parsley chopped 2 tablespoons finely shredded basil leaves Method Place pasta and boiling water into a 4 litre dish Stir and cook on P10 for 12 to 14 minutes or until tender Drain and set aside Place oi and garlic into a 2 litre dish and cook on P10 for 1 minutes Stir in chilli and tomatoes Cover and cook a...

Page 60: ...ables and sauces and cook on P10 for 3 to 4 minutes stirring once during cooking Place noodles and water in a 2 litre bowl and cook on P10 for 2 minutes Stir and drain Toss noodles through tofu and vegetables and serve MACARONI AND CHEESE Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 40 g butter 1 onion finely chopped 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 1 cup grated tasty cheese 6 cups cooked macaroni drained well cup ex...

Page 61: ...rease the dish and line with paper towel or bake paper to absorb excess moisture Round or oval shaped dishes produce the most even cooking results Square cakes may need the corners shielded with foil to prevent overcooking Choose light coloured cakes that can be iced or substitute brown sugar for white sugar and sprinkle the top of cake with spices to give a darker appearance Do not fill cake pans...

Page 62: ... 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup pecans chopped 1 cup shredded coconut 2 cups toasted muesli 125 g butter Method Place apricots and raspberries in the base of a 2 litre casserole dish Place remaining ingredients except butter in a mixing bowl Melt butter in a 2 cup jug on P10 for 40 to 50 seconds Combine melted butter with dry ingredients and mix well Crumble mixture over top of fruit Cook on P10 for 10...

Page 63: ...lk 30 g butter 1 teaspoon vanilla essence cup milk cup self raising flour sifted 1 cup brown sugar cup hot tap water Method Place condensed milk in a 3 litre casserole dish Cook on P5 for 5 to 6 minutes stirring twice during cooking Stir in butter vanilla essence and milk Stir until butter is melted Cool slightly Add milk mixture to sifted flour Mix well Pour mixture into a 2 litre casserole dish ...

Page 64: ...r cook on P5 for 10 to 20 seconds FIGS IN RIESLING AND HONEY Serves 4 Ingredients 8 firm figs 1 cups Riesling wine 80 ml honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons chopped pistachio nuts Method Wash and stem the figs place into a 2 litre dish Combine Riesling and honey and pour over figs Cook on P7 for 6 to 8 minutes Remove figs from syrup set aside Add lemon juice and...

Page 65: ...for 5 minutes before turning out Repeat with remaining mixture Serve with cream or custard MINCE PIES CAUTION Take care not to overheat mince pies otherwise burning can occur due to the high fat and sugar content of the filling Check the temperature of the filling before consuming to avoid burning your mouth REMEMBER even if the pastry is cold to the touch the filling will be piping hot and will w...

Page 66: ...es heat from food would cause cracking or breaking Thermometers are available for use in microwave ovens DO NOT USE CONVENTIONAL MERCURY TYPE CANDY OR MEAT THERMOMETERS in food while cooking in the microwave oven Alternatively a conventional meat thermometer may be used after the food is removed from the oven Sterilizing Jars Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave ready for your jams Half fill wi...

Page 67: ...crowave oven less liquid may be needed as less evaporation occurs with a shorter cooking time LEMON LIME CORDIAL Makes approximately 1 5 litres of undiluted cordial Ingredients 10 large lemons 6 limes 4 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 teaspoons citric acid Method Squeeze juice from lemons and limes Place in a 3 to 4 litre dish with the remaining ingredients Cook on P10 for 8 to 10 minutes Stir 2 to 3 mi...

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