HINT: Cut the fresh vegetables into even-sized pieces. The smaller they are cut, the quicker they
will cook. All fresh vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power (900W).
Reheating
Your MWO can reheat food, taking lesser time than conventional ovens/hobs normally take.
Use the power levels and reheating times in the following table as a guide (Table: 03). The
time in the table considers liquids with a room temperature of about +18 to +20°C or chilled
food with a temperature of about +5 to +7°C.
Arranging and covering
Avoid reheating large items such as joint of meat — they tend to overcook and dry out before
the centre is piping hot. It is far better to reheat small pieces.
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FOOD PORTION TIME STANDING INSTRUCTIONS
(MIN.) TIME(MIN.)
Broccoli 250 gm 4½-5 3 Prepare even-sized florets.
500 gm 7-8 Arrange the stems to the centre.
Brussels Sprouts 250 gm 6-6½ 3 Add 60–75 ml (5-6 tbsp) water.
Carrots 250 gm 4½-5 3 Cut carrots into even-sized slices.
Cauliflower 250 gm 5-5½ 3 Prepare even-sized florets. Cut big
500 gm 7½-8½ florets into halves. Arrange stems to the centre.
Courgettes 250 gm 4-4½ 3 Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30 ml (2 tbsp)
water or a knob of butter. Cook until just tender.
Eggplants 250 gm 3½-4 3 Cut eggplants into small slices and sprinkle
with 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Leeks 250 gm 4-4½ 3 Cut leeks into thick slices.
Mushrooms 125 gm 1½-2 3 Prepare small, whole or sliced mushrooms. Don’t
250 gm 2½-3 add any water. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice
with salt and pepper. Drain before serving.
Onions 250 gm 5-5½ 3 Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only 15 ml
(1 tbsp) water.
Pepper 250 gm 4½-5 3 Cut pepper into small slices.
Potatoes 250 gm 4-5 3 Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into
500 gm 7-8 similar-sized halves or quarters.
Turnip, Cabbage 250 gm 5½-6 3 Cut turnip, cabbage into small cubes.
Table: 02