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MICROWAVE DRAWER COOKING
COOK CHART
FOOD
AMOUNT
PROCEDURE
1
Baked Potatoes
2
Sweet Potatoes
1 - 6 med
1 - 6 med
Pierce the potatoes at least 3 times each on the top, bottom and sides. Piercing allows
steam to escape. Place on paper towel in Microwave Drawer. After cooking, remove
from microwave, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
3
Fish/Seafood
0.25 - 2.0 lb. Arrange fish or seafood in ring around shallow glass dish (roll fillet with edges
underneath). Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 3
minutes.
4
Brown Rice
5
White Rice
0.5 - 2.0 cups
0.5 - 2.0 cups
Place rice into a deep casserole and add double quantity of water. Cover with lid or plastic
wrap. After cooking, stir, cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until all liquid has been
absorbed.
Rice
Water
Size of casserole
.5 cup ...................1 cup ................... 1.5 quarts
1 cup ....................2 cups .................. 2 quarts
1.5 cups ................3 cups .................. 2.5 or 3 quarts
2 cups ...................4 cups .................. 3 quarts or larger
6
Quick Fresh Vegetables
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower (flowerets)
Cauliflower (whole)
Spinach
Zucchini
Baked apples
0.25 - 2.0 lb.
0.25 - 2.0 lb.
0.25 - 2.0 lb.
0.25 - 2.0 lb.
1 med.
0.25 - 1.0 lb.
0.25 - 2.0 lb.
2 - 4 med.
Wash and place in casserole. Add no water if vegetables have just been washed. Cover
with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap for tender-crisp vegetables. After cooking,
stir, if possible. Let stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes.
7
Longer Fresh Vegetables
Carrots, sliced
Corn on the cob
Green beans
Winter squash:
diced
halves
0.25 - 1.5 lb.
2 - 4
0.25 - 1.5 lb.
0.25 - 1.5 lb.
1 - 2
Place in casserole. Add 1 - 4 tablespoons water. Cover with lid for tender vegetables.
Use plastic wrap cover for tender-crisp vegetables. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let
stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes.
8
Steamer Bag
6 - 17 oz.
Place bag in the microwave drawer with the appropriate side facing up. Follow instructions
on the bag. After cooking, remove and open carefully to allow steam to escape.
9
Frozen Vegetables
0.25 - 1.25 lb. Add no water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand, covered,
for 3 minutes.
10
Ground Meat
0.25 - 2.0 lb. 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 microwave safe dish and cover with wax paper.
Place ground meat in a casserole dish and cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. When
microwave pauses, turn patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large pieces. Re-
cover and touch START/+30 SEC. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Frozen Entrées
6 - 17 oz.
Remove entrée from outer packaging and follow package directions for covering. After
cooking, let stand, covered, for 1-3 minutes.
