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Tips for roasting and grilling
Bakes, gratins
The table applies to dishes placed in a cold oven.
Place the bake in microwaveable ovenware on the
cooking compartment floor.
Use large flat ovenware for bakes and gratins. Food
takes longer to cook in narrow, deep containers and
browns more on top.
Bakes and gratins should be left to cook in the oven
for a further 5 minutes after the oven has been
switched off.
Fish, whole,* e.g. trout
2-3 pieces
approx. 300 g
each
1+3**
Q
2
2
1st side: approx.10-15
2nd side: approx.
10-15
Toast
12 slices
-
3
Q
3
3
1st side: approx. 3-5
2nd side: approx. 2-3
Toast with topping
2-4 slices***
-
1+3**
Q
3
Depending on topping:
8-10
Dish
Quantity
Weight
Level
Type of
heating
Grill
setting
Cooking time in
minutes
* Grease the wire rack first with oil.
** Slide the wire rack in at level 3 and the glass tray at level 1.
*** Toast the slices of bread in advance.
The table does not contain information for the weight
of the joint.
For small roasts, select a higher temperature and a shorter cooking
time. For larger roasts, select a lower temperature and a longer
cooking time.
How to tell when the roast is ready.
Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist shops) or carry
out a “spoon test”. Press down on the roast with a spoon. If it feels
firm, it is ready. If the spoon can be pressed in, it needs to be cooked
for a little longer.
The roast looks good but the juices are burnt.
Next time, use a smaller roasting dish or add more liquid.
The roast looks good but the juices are too clear and
watery.
Next time, use a larger roasting dish and add less liquid.
The roast is not well-done enough.
Cut the roast into slices. Prepare the gravy in the roasting dish and
place the slices of roast meat in the gravy. Finish cooking the meat
using the microwave only.
Dish Quantity
Ovenware
Level Microwave
in watts
Cooking
time in
minutes
Type of
heating
Temperature °C
Sweet bakes, e.g. quark bake
with fruit
approx.1500 g Shallow dish
4
5 cm
0
180 W
25-35
Z
130-150
Savoury bakes made from
cooked
ingredients, e.g. pasta bake
approx.1000 g Shallow dish
4
5 cm
0
600 W
20-30
Z
160-190
Savoury bakes made from
raw ingredients, e.g. potato
gratin
approx. 1100
g
Flat ovenproof
dish
0
600 W
25-35
R
170-180
