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MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATION
Wolf Gourmet Guide
NUMBER FOOD
AMOUNT
METHOD
1
Fresh Fruit and
Vegetables—Quick
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts
and Cabbage
Cauliflower (florets)
Cauliflower (whole)
Spinach and Zucchini
Baked Apples
1
/
4
–2 lb
(115 g–.9 kg)
1
/
4
–2 lb
(115 g–.9 kg)
1 medium
1
/
4
–2 lb
(115 g–.9 kg)
2–4 medium
Wash and place in a microwave-safe container. Do not add water if the
vegetables have just been washed. Cover with a lid for tender vegeta-
bles. Use plastic wrap for tender-crisp vegetables. After cooking, stir, if
possible. Let stand for 2–5 minutes, covered.
2
Fresh Vegetables—Longer
Carrots (sliced)
Corn on the Cob
Green Beans
Winter Squash (diced)
Winter Squash (halves)
1
/
4
–1
1
/
2
lb
(115 g–.7 kg)
2–4 pieces
1
/
4
–1
1
/
2
lb
(115 g–.7 kg)
1
/
4
–1
1
/
2
lb
(115 g–.7 kg)
1–2
Place in a microwave-safe container. Add 1–4 tablespoons
(15–60 ml)
water. Cover with a lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap for
tender-crisp vegetables. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand for
2–5 minutes, covered.
3
Frozen Vegetables
1
/
4
–1
1
/
4
lb
(115 g–.6 kg)
Do not add water. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir,
and let stand for 3 minutes, covered.
4
Frozen Entrees
6–17 oz
(170–480 g)
Use for frozen convenience foods. Remove package from the outer
wrapping and follow package directions for covering. After cooking, let
stand for 1–3 minutes, covered.
5
Baked Potatoes
1–6 medium
Pierce. Place in a paper-towel-lined drawer microwave oven. After
cooking, remove from the microwave, wrap in aluminum foil, and let
stand for 5–10 minutes.
6
Sweet Potatoes
1–6 medium
Pierce. Place in a paper-towel-lined drawer microwave oven. After
cooking, remove from the microwave, wrap in aluminum foil, and let
stand for 5–10 minutes.
7
Ground Meat
1
/
4
–2 lb
(115 g–.9 kg)
Use this setting to cook ground beef or turkey as patties or in a
casserole to be added to other ingredients. Place patties on a micro-
wave-safe rack and cover with waxed paper. Place ground meat in
a casserole and cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap. When the
microwave stops, turn the patties over or stir the meat to break up
large pieces. Cover and touch START. After cooking, let stand for 2–3
minutes, covered.
8
Fish, Seafood
1
/
4
–2 lb
(115 g–.9 kg)
Arrange in a ring around a shallow microwave-safe container. Cover
with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand for 3 minutes,
covered.
9
White Rice
1
/
2
–2 cups
(95–380 g)
Place the rice in a microwave-safe container and add double the
quantity of water (e.g. 1 cup rice and 2 cups water). Cover with a lid or
plastic wrap. After cooking, stir, cover, and let stand until all the liquid
has been absorbed.
10
Brown Rice
1
/
2
–2 cups
(95–380 g)
Place the rice in a microwave-safe container and add double the
quantity of water (e.g. 1 cup rice and 2 cups water). Cover with a lid or
plastic wrap. After cooking, stir, cover, and let stand until all the liquid
has been absorbed.
