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Reheating by Microwave
Check that food is piping hot before
serving. If not hot enough, return to
oven for further reheating.
The times given in the charts below
are guidelines only, and will vary
depending on STARTING
temperature, dish size, etc.
•
Transfer canned foods from
cans to a suitable microwave
safe container. Stir halfway
during heating and again at the
end of heating.
•
Always use the glass tray when
reheating.
Stirring and Turning
Whenever possible, foods should be
stirred or turned over during
reheating. This helps ensure that the
food reheats evenly on the outside
and in the centre.
Standing Time
Many foods require a STANDING
TIME after reheating. Standing time
is a rest time which allows the heat
in the food to continue to transfer to
the centre, thus eliminating cold
spots. If the food has been covered
during the reheating time, then leave
the covering on during the standing
time. Standing time is particularly
important for dense foods e.g.
Lasagnes, Shepherd’s Pie, etc. and
those foods that cannot be stirred
during reheating.
Food Weight/ Power Time
Quantity Level (approx)
Breads
Croissants 1 HIGH 10 secs.
4 HIGH 30 secs.
Naan Bread 225g HIGH 40 secs.
Pitta Bread 1 HIGH 20 secs.
2 HIGH 30 secs.
Rolls 1 HIGH 10 secs.
4 HIGH 30 secs.
Canned Beans, Rice – Pasta – Stir during Heating
Baked Beans 225g HIGH 2 mins.
450g HIGH 3 mins.
Macaroni Cheese 210g HIGH 1-2 mins.
430g HIGH 3 mins.
Ravioli 440g HIGH 3-4 mins.
Spaghetti 215g HIGH 2 mins.
Bolognese 430g HIGH 3-4 mins.
Spaghetti Shapes 215g HIGH 1-2 mins.
425g HIGH 3-4 mins.
Canned Meat – Drain
Beef Curry 425g HIGH 3-4 mins.
Frankfurters* 300g HIGH 3 mins.
Hamburgers 2/160g HIGH 1-2 mins.
4/425g HIGH 4 mins.
Irish Stew 425g HIGH 3-4 mins.
Meatballs & Gravy 410g HIGH 3-4 mins.
Meat Pudding 140g HIGH 1-2 mins.
Minced Beef 190g HIGH 1-2 mins.
400g HIGH 3-4 mins.
Steak & Kidney 425g HIGH 4-5 mins.
Pudding
Stewed Steak 400g HIGH 3-4 mins.
Canned Soups & Jars
Chicken 425g HIGH 3-4 mins.
Curry 540g HIGH 4-5 mins.
Lentil 425g HIGH 4-5 mins.
Prawn Bisque 425g HIGH 4-5 mins.
Tomato 295g HIGH 2-3 mins.
800g HIGH 6 mins.
Food Weight/ Power Time
Quantity Level (approx)
Canned Pudding & Cartons
Creamed Rice 213g HIGH 1 min. 30 secs.
425g HIGH 3 mins.
Sponge Pudding 300g HIGH 1-2 mins.
Custard 150g HIGH 50 secs.
290g HIGH 1 min. 40 secs.
532g HIGH 3 mins.
Canned Vegetables-* Do not drain
Asparagus Spears 340g HIGH 2 mins.
Beans, butter 439g HIGH 2 mins.
Chilli* 415g HIGH 3-4 mins.
Green cut 410g HIGH 2-3 mins.
Kidney 432g HIGH 2 mins. 30 secs.
Cabbage Saute* 397g HIGH 3-4 mins.
Carrots, cut 300g HIGH 1 min. 30 secs.
Carrots, whole 397g HIGH 1 min. 30 secs.
539g HIGH 2 mins.30 secs.
Corn Niblets 326g HIGH 2 mins. 30 secs.
Corn Creamed 298g HIGH 2-3 mins.
Mixed Vegetables 410g HIGH 2-3 mins.
Mushrooms,
213g HIGH 2 mins. 30 secs.
Creamed
Whole 300g HIGH 1-2 mins.
Pudding* 430g HIGH 3 mins.
Peas, Garden 145g HIGH 50-60 secs.
300g HIGH 2 mins.
Marrowfat 300g HIGH 2 mins.
Mushy* 300g HIGH 2-3 mins.
Potatoes, new 283g HIGH 1 min. 30 secs.
540g HIGH 3-4 mins.
Tomatoes 227g HIGH 2 mins
397g HIGH 2 mins.
780g HIGH 3-4 mins.