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Micro-made Extras
LEMON LIME CORDIAL
Makes:approximately 1.5 litres of undiluted cordial
Ingredients:
10 large lemons
6 limes
4 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 teaspoons citric acid
Method:
Squeeze juice from lemons and limes. Place in a 3 to 4-
litre dish with the remaining ingredients. Cook on P10
for 8 to 10 minutes. Stir 2 to 3 times during this cooking
time to dissolve sugar. Cook on further 25 to
30minutes, or until the mixture has become a syrupy
consistency. Set aside to cool. Pour into bottles and
seal. Store in the refrigerator and serve with cold water,
soda or mineral water and fresh mint leaves if desired.
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
Makes:
3
⁄4 cup
Ingredients:
60 g butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 egg yolks
1
⁄
4 cup cream
1
⁄2 teaspoon mustard
1
⁄
4 teaspoon salt
Method:
Place butter in 2-cup jug. Cook on P10 for 40
seconds. Add lemon juice, egg yolks and cream. Mix
well. Cook on P6 for 60 to 90 seconds. Add mustard
and salt, mix until smooth. Serve with eggs,
vegetables or fish dishes.
MINT SAUCE
Makes: Approximately
1
⁄4 cup
Ingredients:
1
⁄4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons brown vinegar
2 tablespoons mint, finely chopped
Method:
Combine all ingredients in 1-cup jug. Cook on P10 for
30 to 60 seconds. Stir well and serve with Roast Lamb.
HINT:
COOKING SAUCES:
When making some sauces in the microwave
oven, less liquid may be needed as less
evaporation occurs with a shorter cooking time.
PLAY DOUGH
Makes:approximately 1 cup
Ingredients:
1 cup plain flour
2
⁄3 cup water
1
⁄4
teaspoon food colouring
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
1 tablespoon oil
1
⁄4 cup salt
Method:
Place all ingredients in a 2-litre dish. Cook on P10
for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute. The mixture
is cooked when it leaves the sides of the dish when
stirred. Store in plastic wrap in the refrigerator.
You may wish to adjust the amount of food colouring
used depending on the colour you desire.
LEMON SAUCE
Makes: 250 ml
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
1
⁄2 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornflour
1
⁄2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Method:
In 4-cup glass jug, heat butter on P10 for 20 to 30
seconds. Stir in sugar, water, cornflour, lemon rind and
juice. Mix well. Heat on P10 for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring
after cooking. Serve hot with chicken pieces or pork.
MUSHROOM SAUCE
Makes: 1
1
⁄2 cups
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3
⁄4 cup cream
1 can (190 g) drained mushrooms
or fresh mushrooms, sliced
1
⁄2 teaspoon curry powder
salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Place butter in 4-cup glass jug. Cook on P10 for 40
seconds. Add flour, soy sauce and blend to a
smooth paste. Add cream and stir until smooth. Add
seasonings and mushrooms. Cook on P10 for 2 to 3
minutes, stirring every minute. Serve on toast or as
accompaniment to meats. Sauce can be reheated on
P10 for 30 to 60 seconds.