Panasonic NN-C2000W - Manual (Page 80)

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Cooking Guide
Rice, Pasta and Cereal
Directions for Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Microwave
Item
RICE
Brown (1 cup)
Long Grain (1 cup)
Short Grain (1 cup)
BARLEY (1 cup)
Container
4-litre dish
3-litre dish
3-litre dish
3-litre dish
Standing Time
(in minutes)
10
5
5
10
Amount
of Cold Water
2 cups
1 1
/2
cups
1 1
/2
cups
4 cups
Approx. Time to
Cook Grain on
HIGH Uncovered
(in minutes)
22 to 25
10 to 12
10 to 12
25 to 30
Directions for Cooking Pasta by Microwave
Item
Egg Noodles medium width
(250 g)
Elbow Macaroni, (250 g)
Lasagna Noodles(250 g)
Spaghetti (375 g)
Specialty Noodles bows,
shells, etc. (250 g)
Container
4-litre dish
3-litre dish
4-litre dish
4-litre dish
4-litre dish
Standing Time
(in minutes)
5
5
5
5
5
Amount
of Boiling Water
6 cups
4 cups
6 cups
4 cups
4 cups
Approx. Time to
Cook Pasta on
HIGH Uncovered
(in minutes)
6 to 8
8 to 10
8 to 10
10 to 12
8 to 10
Fragrant Coconut Rice
Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
1
onion, finely chopped
2 cups long grain rice
600 ml chicken stock
300 ml coconut milk
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a 3 litre dish. Cook on
HIGH for 18 to 20 minutes. Stir and cover. Allow to
stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
Macaroni and Cheese
Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients:
60 g
butter
2 onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 cup grated tasty cheese
6 cups cooked macaroni, drained well
1 /
2
cup extra grated tasty cheese
paprika
Method:
Place butter and onions in a 2-litre casserole dish
and cook on HIGH for 5 minutes. Add flour, mix well
and cook on HIGH for 1 minute. Blend in milk and
cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring halfway
through cooking. Add cheese and macaroni and
pour into a deep 20 cm round dish.
Top with extra cheese and sprinkle with paprika.
Cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes.
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