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Points for checking
Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. If unsure return to oven. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if
they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time.
Cooking Charts
turntable.
LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 39.
Chops, cutlets 425 g (4) MEDIUM 6-7 mins. Place in microwave safe dish or rack. Cover and place on
Chops, loin 600 g (4) MEDIUM 7-8 mins.
Joints MEDIUM 12-13 mins. per Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or drip tray.
450 g (1 lb) Cover. Place dish on turntable. Turn joint over halfway during
cooking. Drain off fat during cooking.
PASTA – Place in a large 2 litre (4 pint) microwave safe bowl.
Twists 225 g HIGH 8-10 mins.
Macaroni 225 g HIGH 20 mins.
Spaghetti 225 g HIGH 12-14 mins.
Lasagne 225 g HIGH 6-8 mins.
Tagliatelli 225 g HIGH 8-9 mins.
Use 1 litre (1
3
/
4
pt) boiling water. Add 15 ml oil.
Spaghetti (Quick Cook) 225 g HIGH 10 mins.
Cover and place on turntable.
Pasta Shapes (Quick Cook) 225 g HIGH 9-10 mins.
PASTRY – UNCOOKED
Shortcrust Flan Case 23 cm (9”) HIGH 2-3 mins. Prick base of pastry, chill well. Lay piece of kitchen towel in base.
Place on turntable.
PIZZA – FRESH CHILLED – N.B. Remove all packaging. Pizzas will have a soft base.
Thin & Crispy 372 g HIGH 4-5 mins.
Place on heatproof plate on turntable. Do not cover.
Deep Pan 475 g HIGH 4-6 mins.
PORK – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 39.
Chops 360 g (2) MEDIUM 5-6 mins. Place in microwave safe dish on rack. Cover and place on turntable.
Joints MEDIUM 13-15 mins. per Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or drip tray
450 g (1 lb) on turntable. Turn joint over halfway during cooking. Drain off fat
during cooking.
PORRIDGE – N.B. Use a large bowl.
1 serving
1
/
2
cup oats HIGH 2-2
1
/
2
mins. Add 1 cup of water or milk. Stir halfway.
2 servings 1 cup oats HIGH 4-5 mins. Add 2 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway.
3 servings 2 cups oats HIGH 8-9 mins. Add 4 cups of water or milk. Stir halfway.
RICE – Place in a large microwave safe bowl.
Basmati 250 g MEDIUM 10-12 mins.
Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water. Cover and place on turntable.
Easycook White 250 g HIGH 15 mins.
Weight/ Choice of Time Approx.
Food Quantity Cooking Modes (mins.) Instructions/Guidelines
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