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Microwave Shortcuts
(continued)
FOOD POWER
TIME
(in mins.)
DIRECTIONS
To cook baked Potato,
(6 - 8 oz. each)
(170 - 220
g
)
1
2
P8
P8
3½ - 4
6 - 7
Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spac-
ing around surface. Place potato or potatoes
around the edge of paper-towel-lined glass
tray (Turntable), at least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
apart. Do not cover. Let stand 5 minutes to
complete cooking.
To steam
Hand Towels - 4
P10
(HIGH)
20 - 30 sec.
Soak in water, then wring out excess.
Place on a microwave safe dish.
Heat. Present immediately.
To soften Ice Cream,
½ gallon (2 L)
P3
(MED-LOW)
1 - 1½
Check often to prevent melting.
Cup of liquid
To boil water, broth, etc.
1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml)
2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml)
P10
(HIGH)
P10
(HIGH)
1½ - 2
2½ - 3
Heated liquids can erupt if not stirred.
Do not heat liquids in microwave oven
without stirring before heating.
Cup of liquid
To warm Beverage,
1 cup, 8 oz. (250 ml)
2 cups, 16 oz. (500 ml)
P7
(MED-HIGH)
P7
(MED-HIGH)
1½ - 2
2½ - 3
To roast Nuts,
1½ cups (375 ml)
P10
(HIGH)
3 - 4
Spread nuts into a 9-inch (23 cm)
microwave safe pie plate.
Stir occasionally.
To toast Sesame Seeds,
¼ cup (60 ml)
P10
(HIGH)
2 - 2½
Place in a small microwave safe bowl.
Stir twice.
To skin Tomatoes,
(one at a time)
P10
(HIGH)
30 sec.
Place tomato into a microwave safe bowl
containing boiling water. Rinse and peel.
Repeat for each tomato.
To remove Cooking
Odours,
P10
(HIGH)
5
Combine 1 to 1½ cups (250 - 375 ml) water
with the juice and peel of one lemon in a 2
quart microwave safe bowl.
After water fi nishes boiling, wipe interior of
oven with a cloth. You can also use a combi-
nation of several whole cloves and ¼ cup of
vinegar with 1 cup of water.
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