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FISH COOKING TIPS
General Guidelines
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Fish which would usually be poached, baked or
steamed is particularly good when cooked by
microwave. The full flavour is retained and
cooking smells are reducted.
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Fish may be poached in wine, stock or milk
which can then be used to make a sauce.
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All types of fresh fish (except battered or
breadcrumbed fish) can be microwaved whether
whole, fillets or steaks.
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Always cook fish covered to retain moisture.
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Fish cooks quickly by microwave, so take care
not to overcook.
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Add a little lemon juice, white wine or butter to
fish to enhance flavour.
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Fish should stand for 2-3 minutes after cooking.
Fish is cooked when it becomes opaque and
flakes easily.
VEGETABLE COOKING TIPS
General Guidelines
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Place the prepared vegetables in a microwave
proof dish with 5-6 tblsps of water. Frozen
vegetables may be cooked without any added
water if preferred.
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Always cover the dish
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For best results cut vegetables into similar sized
pieces.
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All fresh of frozen vegetables should be cooked
on FULL power.
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Halfway through cooking stir or rearrange the
vegetables.
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After cooking allow vegetables to stand,
covered for 2-3 minutes before serving.
PASTA & RICE COOKING TIPS
General Guidelines
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Use a large microwave proof bowl e.g. a large
pyrex bowl.
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Add 3-4 tsps of vegetable oil to the pasta to
prevent sticking.
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Using boiling water to minimise cooking times.
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Always ensure that the pasta or rice is covered
by the water.
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Stir pasta twice during cooking to prevent
sticking. It is not necessary to stir rice.
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Stand 3-5 minutes after cooking. Drain and
serve. Rice may be rinsed with boiling water if
preferred.
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Remember that brown rice requires a longer
cooking time than white rice.
