Panasonic NN-ST66KW - Microwave Cooking Shortcuts; Shortcuts for Meats and Dairy; Shortcuts for Vegetables and Potatoes

21
Microwave shortcuts
Food Power
Time
(in mins.)
Directions
To separate refrigerated Bacon,
1 pound (450
g
)
P10
(HIGH)
30 sec. Remove wrapper and place in microwave safe dish. After heating,
use a plastic spatula to separate slices.
To soften refrigerated Butter,
1 stick, ¼pound (110
g
)
To melt refrigerated Butter,
1 stick, ¼pound (110
g
)
P3
(MED-LOW)
P6
(MEDIUM)
1
1½ – 2
Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe dish
covered with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Remove wrapper and place butter in a microwave safe dish.
To melt Chocolate,
1 square, 1 oz. (28
g
)
To melt Chocolate,
½ cup (125 ml) chips
P6
(MEDIUM)
P6
(MEDIUM)
1 – 1½
1 – 1½
Remove wrapper and place chocolate in a microwave safe dish.
After heating, stir until completely melted.
NOTE: Chocolate holds its shape even when softened.
To toast Coconut,
½cup (125 ml)
P10
(HIGH)
1 Place in a microwave safe dish.
Stir every 30 seconds.
To soften Cream Cheese,
8 oz. (220
g
)
P3
(MED-LOW)
1 – 1½ Remove wrapper and place in a microwave safe bowl.
To brown Ground Beef,
1 pound (450
g
)
P10
(HIGH)
4 – 5 Crumble into a microwave safe colander set into another dish.
Cover with plastic wrap. Stir twice. Drain grease.
To cook Vegetables,
Fresh
(½ lb.)
(225
g
)
Frozen
(10 oz.)
(280
g
)
Canned
P8
P8
P8
4 – 5
6 – 7
3½ – 4
All pieces should be the same size. Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp
of water per ½ cup of vegetables, and cover with lid or vented
plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until after cooking.
Wash thoroughly, add 1 tbsp of water per ½ cup of vegetables,
and cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Do not salt/butter until
after cooking. (Not suitable for vegetables in butter or sauce.)
Empty contents into microwave safe serving bowl. Do not cover.
To cook baked Potato,
(6 – 8 oz. each)
(170 – 220
g
)
1 piece
2 pieces
P8
P8
4 – 5
6 – 7
Pierce each potato with a fork 6 times spacing 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 Towel
P10
(HIGH)
20 – 30 sec. Soak in water, then wring out excess.
Place on a microwave safe dish. heat.
Present immediately.