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Microwave/Convection Cookery Book

Kochbuch für die Mikrowellengeräte

Kookboek voor combinatie magnetron-oven

La Cuisine Gourmande avec Votre Four Combiné

Recettario per forni a microonde combinati

Recetario para microondas combinado

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Page 1: ... Book Kochbuch für die Mikrowellengeräte Kookboek voor combinatie magnetron oven La Cuisine Gourmande avec Votre Four Combiné Recettario per forni a microonde combinati Recetario para microondas combinado English Deutsch Nederlands Français Italiano Español ...

Page 2: ...E000B7N00EP M0506 0 Printed in the UK Panasonic Manufacturing U K Ltd Pentwyn Industrial Estate Cardiff CF23 7XB UK ...

Page 3: ...pth of 11 2 2 inches 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 t...

Page 4: ...the inverter circuit which replaces the currently used bulky transformer Finally at the end of the product s useful life not using bulky transformers made of iron makes the process of recycling discarded ovens environmentally friendly Microwaving Principles 2 Quick Check Cookware Guide 3 4 General Guidelines 5 6 Defrosting Guidelines 7 Tips for Defrosting 7 Defrosting Common Foods Chart 8 Reheatin...

Page 5: ...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 6: ... 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 250 C Combination Cooking Containers Convection Cooking Containers For more information about combination modes refer to operating ins...

Page 7: ...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 8: ... 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 9: ...heck 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 standi...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...a conventional oven and you can use all your standard metal baking tins and ovenware REMEMBER If 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 TEMPERATURE USE PREHEAT OVEN 100 110 C Meringues 120 140 C Meat and Fish Terrines Potted Meats Drying Herbs 150 170 C Poached Eggs Fruit Cakes 1...

Page 15: ... 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 otherwise stated in a chart or recipe always use GRILL 1 setting Grill Convection The GRILL with fan forced air allows large pieces of meat to be properly cooked and roasted e g white meat large pieces of poultry finishing for gratin There...

Page 16: ... chart below 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 Ca...

Page 17: ...450 g 230 C 250 W 8 9 min 2 AutoQuiche then 210 C 5 min 2 Combination Cooking TABLE FOR REHEATING FRESH OR FROZEN FOODS Instructions the symbol signifies combination cooking C signifies preheat pizza pan place on glass tray for 5 mins on 1000w In all other cases combination reheating does not use the pizza pan the oven must be preheated to the stated temperature with the metal tray placed on the g...

Page 18: ... 12 min then GRILL1 2 min DESSERTS Nut Brownies 2 x 80 g 440 W 1 30 min then 5 min stand C 4 Waffle 1000 W 1 30 min C 4 Apricot Crumble 1 x 300 g GRILL1 600 W 5 6 min 1 Tarte Tatin apple side down 1 x 150g Grill 1 440 W 2 3 min and stand C 1 x 600g Grill 1 600 W 7 min and stand C 1 place in a microwaveable and heat resistant dish on the high wire rack combination cooking or grill only 2 remove fro...

Page 19: ...asseroles should be cooked in a heatproof 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 high wire rack c Bread loaves in Pyrex loaf dishes should be placed on metal tray d Cake Place cake in smooth seamed metal cake tin directly onto metal tray DO NOT use wire rack Reheating Cooking Guidelines F...

Page 20: ...URE 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 1 ...

Page 21: ...ameter ramekins 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 Ingr...

Page 22: ... 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 180 C and 600 W for about 20 minutes Shortly before the end of the cooking time add the olives to the dish Fish Ingredients 225 g 8 oz tomatoes 75 ml 2 fl oz olive oil 30 m...

Page 23: ...lace 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 198 g...

Page 24: ... less than 1200g stew 1000 W then 250 W or 440 W 10 then 50 60 3 170 C 440 W 50 60 3 chops 2 Grill 250 W 14 16 Chicken Guinea Fowl Turkey whole roast 1 230 C 440 W 7 8 pieces 2 1000 W 7 8 Grill 1 250 W 12 14 roast turkey Veal Auto Program turkey thigh 2 Chicken Pieces Auto Program if less than 1000g or 230 C 600 W 7 8 if more than 1000g Meat and Poultry Cooking Chart Summary Below we have summaris...

Page 25: ...ssory glass tray Meat Loaf Dish glass dish 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 1 Combine the meatloaf ingredients and form into a loaf shape Put into a glass dish place the bacon over the top and pour over the bouillon ...

Page 26: ... tray on glass tray 1 Prepare riblets from breast by cutting down between rib bones with a sharp knife Cut flap end into 2 5 cm 1 wide strips 2 Place riblets into a large bowl cover with water and add the vinegar 3 Cover and cook on 1000 W for 8 10 mins then 250 W for 25 mins Drain 4 Combine all sauce ingredients together and heat on 600 W for 2 mins Mix thoroughly 5 Toss riblets in sauce Arrange ...

Page 27: ...he 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 ...

Page 28: ...i in a large dish and pour over the sauce Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese 6 Grill 1 for 3 mins or until brown Serve immediately Ingredients 8 chicken wings 30 ml 2 tbsp clear honey 30 ml 2 tbsp soy sauce 30 ml 2 tbsp dry sherry 1 clove garlic crushed 2 5 cm 1 root ginger grated 10 ml 2 tsp cornflour 150 ml 5 fl oz orange juice 3 spring onions finely sliced 5 ml 1 tsp tomato puree 15...

Page 29: ...reful 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...

Page 30: ...se Lentil 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 lenti...

Page 31: ...matoes 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 ...

Page 32: ...ook 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 and co...

Page 33: ...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 Knock up the edges a...

Page 34: ...until dry Remove beans and leave to cool 2 Place the egg sugar flour and vanilla essence in a large jug and beat well 3 Heat milk on 1000 W for 30 secs then pour onto the egg mixture stirring well Cook on 1000 W for 1 11 2 mins or until mixture coats the back of a spoon Whisk well and stir in the butter Leave to cool stirring occasionally to prevent a skin forming When cool stir in cream 4 Pour cu...

Page 35: ...rated nutmeg Quiche Lorraine Dish 25 cm 10 metal tart tin Serves 6 Oven Accessory glass tray then metal tray 1 Cut the bacon into small pieces Cook on a covered plate on 1000 W for 1 minute Drain 2 Line the flan dish with the pastry Preheat the oven with the metal tray on Combination 250 100 W 3 Place the bacon and the grated gruyere onto the pastry base Mix together the seasoned milk eggs cream a...

Page 36: ...Onion Tart Dish 1 x 1 litre bowl metal tart tin Ø 27 cm Serves 6 8 Oven Accessory glass tray then metal tray on glass tray 1 Line the tin with the pastry Finely chop the onions Cook covered with the butter on 1000 W for 7 9 minutes stirring half way Season add the flour and leave to cool 2 Spread the onion compote on the bottom of the tart the grated gruyere and the egg milk and cream mixture beat...

Page 37: ...for 30 45 seconds and then pour them over the bananas Scatter the flaked almonds over and serve immediately with cream or ice cream Ingredients 3 egg whites 175 g 6 oz caster sugar 3 ml 1 2 tsp vanilla essence 3 ml 1 2 tsp vinegar 15 ml 1 tbsp cornflour sieved 300 ml 1 2 pt double cream Pavlova Dish 23 cm 9 circle baking paper Oven Accessory high wire rack Serves 4 1 Beat egg whites until very sti...

Page 38: ... dish with the pâte sablée Preheat on 250 C with the metal tray Pour the mixture into the dish Cook for 29 minutes on Combination 210 C 100 W Remove from dish and leave to cool on a wire rack Ingredients 2 to 3 apples 250g 9 oz apple compote 1 x roll of sweet short crust pastry Apricot jam Apple Tart Dish metal tart tin Ø 30 cm Oven Accessory metal tray on glass tray Serves 8 10 1 Line the dish wi...

Page 39: ... g 3 oz raisins 150 ml 1 4 pt vegetable or corn oil 2 eggs beaten Icing 50 g 2 oz cream cheese 50 g 2 oz butter 100 g 4 oz icing sugar 15 ml 1 tbsp lemon juice 50 g 2 oz walnuts chopped Carrot Cake Dish 18 cm 7 souffle dish Oven Accessory glass tray 1 Mix the eggs and oil together 2 Combine flour sugar cinnamon raisins and carrots in a mixing bowl Pour egg mixture into flour and stir until well co...

Page 40: ...a essence 45 ml 3 tbsp milk Frosting 100 g 4 oz icing sugar sieved 25 g 1 oz cocoa powder 40 g 11 2 oz butter 30 ml 2 tbsp water 50 g 2 oz caster sugar few drops of vanilla essence 50 g 2 oz plain chcolate grated Moist Chocolate Cake Dish 18 cm 7 square cake tin greased and lined Oven Accessory glass tray then metal tray on glass tray 1 Place flour cocoa powder baking powder and bicarbonate of sod...

Page 41: ...r 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 N B If cooking on CONVECTION or Combination and using metal loaf tins prove on CONVECTION 40 C NOT by microwave Bread Mi...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...ped 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 Soft...

Page 44: ...s 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 t...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...our 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 c...

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