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ENGLISH
REHEATING
Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that
conventional ovens hobs normally take.
Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide.
The times in the chart consider liquids with a room temperature of about
+18 to +20 °C or a 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. Reheating small pieces will be
more successful.
Power levels and stirring
Some foods can be reheated using 800W power while others should be
reheated using 600W, 450W or even 300W.
Check the tables for guidance. In general, it is better to reheat food using a
lower power level, if the food is delicate, in large quantities, or if it is likely to
heat up very quickly (mince pies, for example).
Stir well or turn food over during reheating for best results. When possible,
stir again before serving.
Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods. To prevent
eruptive boiling of liquids and possible scalding, stir before, during and
after heating. Keep them in the microwave oven during standing time. We
recommend putting a plastic spoon or glass stick into the liquids. Avoid
overheating (and therefore spoiling) the food.
It is preferable to underestimate cooking time and add extra heating time, if
necessary.
Heating and standing times
When reheating food for the first time, it is helpful to make a note of the time
taken – for future reference.
Always make sure that the reheated food is piping hot throughout.
Allow food to stand for a short time after reheating - to let the temperature
even out.
The recommended standing time after reheating is 2-4 minutes, unless
another time is recommended in the chart.
Take particular care when heating liquids and baby food. See also the
chapter with the safety precautions.
Food
Portion
(g)
Time
(min.)
Standing
time
(min.)
Instructions
Cauliflower 250
500
5-5½
8½-9
3 Prepare even sized florets.
Cut big florets into halves.
Arrange stems to the centre.
Courgettes 250 3½-4 3 Cut courgettes into slices.
Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.) water or
a knob of butter. Cook until
just tender.
Egg plants 250 3½-4 3 Cut egg plants into small
slices and sprinkle with 1
tablespoon lemon juice.
Leeks 250 4½-5 3 Cut leeks into thick slices.
Mushrooms 125
250
1½-2
3-3½
3 Prepare small whole or
sliced mushrooms. Do not
add any water. Sprinkle with
lemon juice. Spice with salt
and pepper. Drain before
serving.
Onions 250 5½-6 3 Cut onions into slices or
halves. Add only 15 ml (1
tbsp.) water.
Pepper 250 4½-5 3 Cut pepper into small slices.
Potatoes 250
500
4-5
7½-8½
3 Weigh the peeled potatoes
and cut them into similar
sized halves or quarters.
Turnip
cabbage
250 5-5½ 3 Cut turnip cabbage into
small cubes.
Boiled Yam 350 12½-13 1-2 Peel and cut yam 3 cm thick
and put on pyrex bowl. Add
room temperature 250 ml
water in bowl. Cook covered
with wrap and pierce at
several times. After cooking,
drain water and serve.
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