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You should also cook egg-based sauces and sauces
thickened with flour in this way.
Some cooking procedures, including the cooking of rice with
the absorption-method (= the water is consumed
completely), require a setting above the lowest power level,
so the food is cooked within the recommended cooking time.
Steaks
(1)
Take the meat out of the fridge and let it rest at room
temperature for approx. 20 minutes.
(2)
Heat up a pan with a heavy base.
(3)
Rub both sides of the steak with oil. Drizzle a small amount
of oil into the hot pan and place the steak into the pan.
(4)
Turn the meat just once while cooking. The exact cooking
time depends from the size of your steak and your individual
preferences (medium, medium rare etc.). So the cooking
time of each side may vary from 2 to 8 minutes. Press the
steak to check the cooking result - a firm steak is well done.
(5)
Leave the steak on a warm plate for a few minutes; so it will
become tender.
Asian-Style Cooking
(1)
Choose a wok with a flat base or a big pan.
(2)
Prepare all ingredients and the cooking utensils you need.
Asian-style cooking should work fast. If you want to cook a
big amount of food, you should divide the food into several
portions.
(3)
Preheat the wok / pan briefly and add two tablespoons of
oil.
(4)
Cook the meat first. Put it aside and keep it warm.
(5)
Now cook the vegetable. When the vegetable is hot but still
crisp, reduce the power level. Add the meat and, if desired,
a sauce.
(6)
Sauté the complete food carefully so all components are
hot.
(7)
Serve immediately.
5.2 Cooking tips
Use proper cookware for cooking.
Cookware with thick, flat bases can save up to 1/3 of electric
energy. Remember to cover your cookware if possible;
otherwise you will use four times as much energy!
