User manual PANASONIC NN-V359

[. . . ] Microwaves leave most foods tastier and leave you with less washing up, but don't expect to become a perfect microwave cook overnight ­ some of the methods are very different to those used in conventional cooking. The recipes are also tested many times to ensure you achieve successful results at home. We hope you enjoy using your new oven but should you require any further help or explanation, phone our to the address below, or contact us on-line at Write COOKERY ADVICE LINE 01344 862108 test. kitchen@panasonic. co. uk Alternatively visit our website at www. cooking-corner. co. uk Carol Cook The Microwave Test & Development Kitchen Panasonic Consumer Electronics U. K. Willoughby Road Bracknell Berks RG12 8FP When writing, be sure to state your model RECIPES Soups and Starters Fish Meat and Poultry Pasta and Rice Cheese and Egg Dishes Vegetables/Vegetarian Puddings and Desserts Sauces Baking Preserves Building-in Your Oven Index 40-41 42-44 45-48 49-50 51-52 53 -56 57-58 59 60-61 62 63 64-65 number and daytime telephone number. 1 Important Safety Instructions - Read Carefully and keep for future reference This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience, which may be marked, and rated, either 10 amps or 13 amps. [. . . ] Turn halfway. POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time. 34 Cooking Charts Food EGGS ­ Poached. (mins. ) Instructions/Guidelines 45 ml 1 90 ml 2 135 ml 3 HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM 50 secs. 3-4 3-4 3-4 12-13 8-10 · Place in a small bowl and heat for 1st cooking time. · Then leave to stand for 1 min. HIGH HIGH 2 Eggs HIGH HIGH 3 Eggs HIGH HIGH FISH ­ FRESH from raw ­ For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 42. Fillets 450 g (3) HIGH Steaks 350 g (2) HIGH Whole 280 g (1) HIGH GRILL 1 Breaded Fillets 300 g (2) · Add 1 tbsp of milk for each egg used. · Cook for 2nd cooking time then stand for 1 min. Place in microwave safe dish. Cover. or Combi: Grill 1 + SIMMER Place on grill rack on turntable. Turn halfway. FISH ­ FROZEN from raw ­ For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 42. GRILL 2 Breaded Fillets 300 g (2) or Combi: Grill 3 + SIMMER 16-18 13-14 HIGH 4-5 Fish Fingers 210 g (8) or GRILL 1 12-14 8-10 or Combi: Grill 1 + SIMMER Haddock Fillets 380 g (4) HIGH 7-8 Whole 450 g (2) HIGH 10-12 Boil in the Bag 170 g (1) DEFROST 4 then stand 2 then MEDIUM 6 FRUIT ­ Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. HIGH GRILL 1 Thick 454 g (8) or Combi: Grill 1 + SIMMER Time Approx. (mins. ) 15-17 14 20 18 20 5 30 30-35 4-5 12-13 8-9 6-8 7 6 7 7-8 12 8 8-9 7-9 7-9 9 8-9 6-7 5 7-9 4-5 4-5 5 6-7 Instructions/Guidelines Use 600 ml (1 pt) boiling water. Turn halfway. FRESH VEGETABLES ­ Place in shallow microwave safe dish. Asparagus 450 g HIGH Aubergine 450 g HIGH Broad Beans 450 g HIGH Runner Beans 450 g HIGH French Beans 450 g HIGH Beetroot 450 g MEDIUM Broccoli 450 g HIGH Brussel Sprouts 450 g HIGH Cabbage ­ sliced 450 g HIGH Carrots 450 g HIGH Cauliflower ­ florets 450 g HIGH Celery 450 g HIGH Corn on the Cob 450 g HIGH Courgettes 450 g HIGH Leeks 450 g HIGH Mange Tout 450 g HIGH Marrow ­ cubed 450 g HIGH Mushrooms 450 g HIGH Parsnips ­ sliced 450 g HIGH Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. Cover. POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. Foods will still require a STAND TIME, especially if they cannot be stirred. The denser the food the longer the stand time. 37 Cooking Charts Weight/ Choice of Food Quantity Cooking Modes FRESH VEGETABLES ­ Place in shallow microwave safe dish. Peas 450 g HIGH Potatoes ­ boiled 450 g HIGH Potatoes ­ par-boiled 450 g HIGH Potatoes ­ new whole 450 g HIGH Potatoes ­ to mash 450 g HIGH 1 HIGH 2 HIGH Potatoes ­ jacket (200 g / 7 oz) 4 HIGH 1 HIGH 2 HIGH Potatoes ­ jacket (250 g / 9 oz) 4 HIGH Spinach 450 g HIGH Spring Greens 450 g HIGH Swede ­ cubed 450 g HIGH Turnip 450 g HIGH FROZEN VEGETABLES ­ Place in shallow microwave safe dish. Asparagus 450 g HIGH Beans ­ broad 450 g HIGH Beans ­ green 450 g HIGH Broccoli 450 g HIGH Brussel Sprouts 450 g HIGH Cabbage ­ shredded 450 g HIGH Carrots 450 g HIGH Cauliflower 450 g HIGH Mange Tout 450 g HIGH Mixed Vegetables 450 g HIGH Peas 450 g HIGH Spinach ­ nuggets 450 g HIGH Swede ­ diced 450 g HIGH Sweetcorn 450 g HIGH Time Approx. (mins. ) 4-6 6-7 4-5 6-7 8 41/2 7 12 51/2 91/2 15 7 7 7-8 11-12 7-8 8 8-9 9 9-10 5-6 8-9 10 7-8 7 6-7 8-9 10 7 Instructions/Guidelines Add 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. Cover. POINTS FOR CHECKING Always check that food is piping hot after reheating in the microwave. [. . . ] 62 Orange Marmalade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Red Onion Chutney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Pulses, cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Puddings and Desserts Baked Lemon Cheesecake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Christmas Pudding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]