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SOFTENING BUTTER:
Place in the oven for 30-60 seconds on power level 250 W.
MELTING BUTTER:
Put 100 g butter in a lidded dish and leave to melt for 1-1
1/2
minutes on power level
440 W.
MELTING CHOCOLATE:
Break into small pieces and leave to melt for 2-2
1/2
minutes for every 100 g on power
level 440 W (a little longer for white chocolate, if necessary). Stir from time to time.
MELTING GELATINE:
Soak 6 leaves of gelatine according to the instructions. Put the water drenched
leaves in a bowl and leave to melt for 20-30 seconds on power level 250 W.
WARMING COLD DRINKS:
1-2 minutes on power level 250 W for e.g. wine or beer.
WARMING COLD LETTUCE:
Put around 500 g washed lettuce (taken out of the fridge) in a salad bowl and warm
on power level 250 W for 1
1/2
minutes to bring out the flavour of the lettuce.
WARMING SALAD DRESSINGS:
Put around 125 ml marinade or salad dressing in a bowl for around 30 seconds on
power level 250 W.
RESTORING CHEESE TO ROOM TEMPERATURE:
To enhance the flavour of cheese, pop into the microwave before serving. For exam-
ple, 200 g Brie 40 seconds on power level 250 W, 400 g Tilsit 30-40 seconds on
power level 250 W.
RESTORING SALMON TO ROOM TEMPERATURE:
Popping 150-450 g of smoked salmon into the microwave for
1/2
-2
1/2
minutes on
power level 250 will bring out the full flavour.
PREVENTING FISH ODOURS:
You can prevent fish odours by placing half a glass of vinegar on the turntable when
cooking.
ICING:
Prepare the icing for cakes according to the instructions in a small bowl or measur-
ing jug and heat for 2-2
1/2
minutes on full power (1000 W) until the mixture becomes
transparent. Stir once.
FOR CREAMY ICE-CREAM:
To serve ice-cream more easily, heat 500 ml briefly for 1-2 minutes, and 1000 ml for
2-3 minutes on power level 250 W.
TO CARAMELISE SUGAR:
Mix 3 tbsp sugar with 1 tbsp water in a heat-proof bowl and leave to caramelise for 2
minutes on full power (1000 W). Stir several times.
BLANCHING ALMONDS:
Heat 50 g almonds with 3 tbsp water on full power for 2 minutes. Leave to stand for
2 minutes and blanch.
Tip "quickly done, well done"