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REHEATING
Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that
conventional ovens hobs normally take.
Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide.
The times in the chart consider liquids with a room temperature of about
+18 to +20 °C or a chilled food with a temperature of about +5 to +7 °C.
Arranging and covering
Avoid reheating large items such as joint of meat – they tend to overcook
and dry out before the centre is piping hot. Reheating small pieces will be
more successful.
Power levels and stirring
Some foods can be reheated using 800 W power while others should be
reheated using 600 W, 450 W or even 300 W.
Check the tables for guidance. In general, it is better to reheat food using a
lower power level, if the food is delicate, in large quantities, or if it is likely to
heat up very quickly (mince pies, for example).
Stir well or turn food over during reheating for best results. When possible,
stir again before serving.
Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods. To prevent
eruptive boiling of liquids and possible scalding, stir before, during and
after heating. Keep them in the microwave oven during standing time. We
recommend putting a plastic spoon or glass stick into the liquids. Avoid
overheating (and therefore spoiling) the food.
It is preferable to underestimate cooking time and add extra heating time, if
necessary.
Heating and standing times
When reheating food for the first time, it is helpful to make a note of the time
taken – for future reference.
Always make sure that the reheated food is piping hot throughout.
Allow food to stand for a short time after reheating - to let the temperature
even out.
The recommended standing time after reheating is 2-4 minutes, unless
another time is recommended in the chart..
Take particular care when heating liquids and baby food. See also the
chapter with the safety precautions.
Cooking Guide for rice and pasta
Rice :
Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid – rice doubles in
volume during cooking. Cook covered. After the cooking
time is over, stir before standing time and salt or add herbs
and butter.
Remark: the rice may not have absorbed all water after the
cooking time is finished.
Pasta :
Use a large glass pyrex bowl. Add boiling water, a pinch of
salt and stir well. Cook uncovered.
Stir occasionally during and after cooking. Cover during
standing time and drain thoroughly afterwards.
Food
Portion Power
Time
(min.)
Standing
time
(min.)
Instructions
White Rice
(parboiled)
250 g
800 W
16-18
5
Add 500 ml
cold water.
Brown Rice
(parboiled)
250 g
800 W
21-23
5
Add 500 ml
cold water.
Mixed Rice
(rice + wild
rice)
250 g
800 W
17-19
5
Add 500 ml
cold water.
Basmati Rice
(Indian style)
250g
800 W
12-14
2
Add 500 ml
cold water.
Cook
uncovered.
Pasta
250 g
800 W
10-12
5
Add 1000 ml
cold water.
Cook
uncovered.
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