6
3
•
Root vegetables. i.e.
carrots, swede, should
be cut into slices, strips
or cubes.
•
Do not mix fresh and
frozen vegetables as
the cooking times may
be different.
•
Cabbage should be
shredded and cooked
by power and time.
•
Fresh vegetables
require 45
ml (3 tbsp)
water.
•
Potatoes can be
cooked with other
ROOT vegetables.
•
Never add salt to
vegetables before
microwaving.
Remember the flavour
of microwaved
vegetables is much
better than boiled.
•
Always cook vegetables
in a dish that is a
suitable size. Use flat
dishes not basins.
Always cover with
microwave cling film or
a lid.
•
Certain vegetables i.e.
broccoli and
asparagus, should be
arranged so that the
tips are in the centre of
the dish, as these
require less cooking.
•
Whole cauliflower
should be cooked
upside down on
600 W for 10 mins.
approx. with
90 ml (6 tbsp) water.
Before Cooking
Wash potatoes and prick
skins several times. Place
on base of oven.
After Cooking
Remove from oven and
wrap in aluminium foil to
retain the heat. Leave to
stand for 5 mins.
Jacket Potatoes
Varieties of potatoes vary
in their suitability for
cooking by micro wave. We
recommend Maris Piper for
consistently good results.
The cooking times given
may need adjustment for
other varieties. The ideal
size of potato to be cooked
by microwave is
200
g
- 250
g
(7 oz-9 oz).
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