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ADAPTING RECIPES
To convert your own pasta recipes, follow these
guidelines.
To Bake:
Choose a recipe that is traditionally cooked in the
oven. Prepare recipe according to the recipe
directions. Set the oven temperature
25 - 50˚F (10 - 25˚C) lower than conventional
temperatures. Place the Oven Rack on the Ceramic
Tray. Preheat the oven at the recipe recommended
temperature. Place a dish on the Oven Rack. Check
doneness 10 - 15 minutes before the recipe's
minimum recommended cooking time. Recipes that
"set" are best cooked by Bake.
To Cook by Combination:
Choose a recipe that is traditionally cooked in the
oven. Prepare recipe according to the recipe
directions. Place a dish in the oven. Cook on
Combination 3. Check doneness 10 - 15 minutes
before the recipe's minimum recommended cooking
time.
To Microwave:
Choose recipes that are prepared on the range-top
or oven. Use our charts as guidelines for the
amount of liquid needed, dish size and power to
use. Rice needs time to reconstitute, so it is best
cooked at P3.
PASTA, GRAINS AND CEREALS
PEPPERED SESAME NOODLES
8 oz vermicelli 240 g
2 tbsp sesame oil 30 ml
2 tbsp peanut oil 30 ml
6 - 8 fresh chili or jalapeño 6 - 8
peppers, sliced; seeds
removed, if desired
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 45 ml
2 tbsp soy sauce 30 ml
4 - 5 green onions, cut 4 - 5
diagonally into
1
⁄2" (1.5 cm)
pieces
2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted 30 ml
To Microwave: Cook vermicelli, drain, rinse and set
aside. In a 2-cup (500 ml) glass measuring cup blend
sesame and peanut oil. Cook at P7 1 minute. Add
chili peppers. Cook at P7 15 seconds. Add
Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Pour over
cooked vermicelli. Toss to coat. Cook at P7
3 minutes. Add green onions and sesame seeds. Mix
well.
Makes: 6 - 8 servings
FUSILLI WITH SHRIMP
1
⁄4 cup olive oil, divided 60 ml
2 cloves garlic, finely 2
chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice 30 ml
2 tbsp white wine 30 ml
1
⁄4 tsp oregano 1 ml
1
⁄4 tsp salt 1 ml
1
⁄4 tsp crushed red pepper 1 ml
1
⁄8 tsp pepper 0.5 ml
1 lb shrimp, shelled and 500 g
cleaned
2 cups chopped tomato 500 ml
8 oz fusilli, cooked and drained 240 g
2 tbsp sliced green onions 30 ml
To Microwave: In a 2-quart (2 L) casserole, heat
2 tbsp (30 ml) oil at P7 30 seconds. Add garlic; cook
at P7 30 seconds. Stir in remaining olive oil, lemon
juice, wine and seasonings. Cook at P7 2 minutes.
Stir in shrimp and tomato. Cover with lid. Cook at P4
4 minutes, or until shrimp is tender; stir once. Toss
with cooked fusilli and green onions. Cook at P7 2
minutes to heat through.
Makes: 4 servings
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