Panasonic NNL534MBWPG - Manual (Page 159)

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SOFTENING BUTTER:
Place in the oven for 30-60 seconds on power level 250 W.
MELTING BUTTER:
Put 100 g butter in a lidded dish and leave to melt for 1-1
1/2 min-
utes on power level 440.
MELTING CHOCOLATE:
Break into small pieces and leave to melt for 2-2
1/2 minutes for
every 100 g on power level 440 (a little longer for white choco-
late, if necessary). Stir from time to time.
MELTING GELATINE:
Soak 6 leaves of gelatine according to the instructions. Put the
water drenched leaves in a bowl and leave to melt for 20-30 sec-
onds on power level 250 W.
WARMING COLD DRINKS:
1-2 minutes on power level 250 W for e.g. wine or beer.
WARMING COLD LETTUCE:
Put around 500 g washed lettuce (taken out of the fridge) in a
salad bowl and warm on power level 250 W for 1
1/2 minutes to
bring out the flavour of the lettuce.
WARMING SALAD DRESSINGS:
Put around 125 ml marinade or salad dressing in a bowl for
around 30 seconds on power level 250 W.
RESTORING CHEESE TO ROOM TEMPERATURE:
To enhance the flavour of cheese, pop into the microwave before
serving. For example, 200 g Brie 40 seconds on power level
250 W, 400 g Tilsit 30-40 seconds on power level 250 W.
RESTORING SALMON TO ROOM TEMPERATURE:
Popping 150-450 g of smoked salmon into the microwave for
1/2 -
2 1/2 minutes on power level 250 will bring out the full flavour.
PREVENTING FISH ODOURS:
You can prevent fish odours by placing half a glass of vinegar on
the turntable when cooking.
ICING:
Prepare the icing for cakes according to the instructions in a
small bowl or measuring jug and heat for 2-2
1/2 minutes on full
power (1000 watts) until the mixture becomes transparent.
Stir once.
FOR CREAMY ICE-CREAM:
To serve ice-cream more easily, heat 500 ml briefly for 1-2 min-
utes, and 1000 ml for 2-3 minutes on power level 250 W.
TO CARAMELISE SUGAR:
Mix 3 tbsp sugar with 1 tbsp water in a heat-proof bowl and leave
to caramelise for 2 minutes on full power. Stir several times.
BLANCHING ALMONDS:
Heat 50 g almonds with 3 tbsp water on full power for 2 minutes.
Leave to stand for 2 minutes and blanch.
TOASTING ALMONDS:
Put 50 g flaked almonds in a small bowl and leave to toast for 2-
3 minutes on full power. Stir several times.
…AND FOR TOASTING FOR EXAMPLE:
60 g pine nuts for 3-4 minutes on full power, 50 g grated coconut
for 2 minutes on full power, 50 g sesame seeds for 4-5 minutes
on full power, 100 g sunflower seeds for 2-3 minutes on full
power, 100 g croutons with 40 g butter (melted on a setting of
1000 watts for 30 seconds) for 3 minutes on full power. For each
of these recipes, stir several times during preparation.
REMOVING CABBAGE LEAVES:
Rinse a white cabbage (around 2000 g) under running water,
place on a plate and heat on full power for 8 minutes. The outer
leaves are then easy to remove. To remove the next layer, place
the cabbage back in the oven for a further 2 minutes.
STONING FRUIT:
Heat 300-500 g cherries, prunes or other fruit with stones that
are not fully ripe for 2 minutes on power level 250 to facilitate
stoning.
SQUEEZING CITRUS FRUITS MORE EFFICIENTLY:
Roll the citrus fruit on the work top and then heat in the
microwave. Heat for around 30 seconds on power level 250 W
for one lemon.
SOAKING DRIED FRUIT:
Put 200 g dried fruit in a bowl, add
1/4 l liquid and heat for 2-4
minutes on full power. The fruit will absorb a sufficient amount of
water to be used.
LIQUEFYING CRYSTALLISED HONEY:
Heat for 3-4 minutes on power level 440 W sufficient to liquefy
500 g honey.
PREPARING BREADCRUMBS:
Heat 2-3 bread rolls for 2-3 minutes on full power and crush.
HOT COMPRESSES:
Place a damp and lightly wrung compress, (e.g. a dish cloth) on
a plate and heat for 1-2 minutes on full power. If necessary,
check to make sure that it does not become too hot.
Tip "quickly done, well done"