User manual SHARP R-68ST-A

[. . . ] Not only can you use it for rapid defrosting or heating up of food, you can also prepare whole meals. In our test kitchen our microwave team has gathered together a selection of the most delicious international recipes which are quick and simple to prepare. Be inspired by the recipes we have included and prepare your own favourite dishes in your microwave oven. There are so many advantages to having a microwave oven which we are sure you will find exciting: Food can be prepared directly in the serving dishes, leaving less to wash up. [. . . ] Ceramics must be glazed, since with unglazed ceramics moisture can get into the ceramic. If you are not certain whether your utensil is suitable for the microwave, carry out the utensil suitability test. Generally speaking, metal should not be used, since microwaves do not pass through metal and therefore cannot reach the food. There are, however, exceptions: small strips of aluminium foil may be used to cover certain parts of the food, so that these do not thaw too quickly or begin to cook (e. It is recommended that you transfer the food into a dish suitable for use in the microwave. When using aluminium containers or other metal utensils there must be a gap of approx. 2 cms between them and the walls of the cooking area, otherwise the walls could be damaged by possible arcing. Ensure that the porcelain does not have a gold or silver overlay and that it does not contain any metal. Heat resistant plastic utensils which are suitable for use in the microwave can be used to thaw, heat and cook food. Heat-resistant paper made for use in a microwave oven is also suitable. This, or heat-resistant foil, is very suitable for covering or wrapping. Medium-sized items, such as hamburgers and steaks, should be turned over once during cooking, in order to shorten the cooking process. Large items, such as roasts and chickens, must be turned, since the upper side receives more microwave energy and could dry out if not turned. Vegetables and other foods with a high water content can be cooked in their own juice or with the addition of a little water. Food such as sausages, chickens, chicken legs, baked potatoes, tomatoes, apples, egg yolks or such like should be pricked or pierced with a fork or small wooden skewer. This will enable the steam which forms to dissipate without splitting the skin or shell. Keeping to the standing time is one of the most important rules with microwaves. Almost all foods, which are thawed, heated or cooked in the microwave, require a certain amount of time to stand, during which temperature equalisation takes place and the moisture in the food is evenly distributed. After more than 15 minutes cooking time food acquires a brownness, although this is not comparable to the deep brownness and crispness obtained through conventional cooking. In order to obtain an appetising brown colour you can use browning agents. In the following table you will find some suggestions for substances you might use for browning and some of the uses to which you might put them. Coat the poultry with the butter/paprika mixture Dust with paprika Coat with the sauce Coat with the sauce Sprinkle pieces of bacon or dried onions on top Sprinkle pieces on top of cakes and desserts or use to glaze Oven baked dishes"Cheese toasties" Soya sauce Meat and poultry Barbecue and Worcestershire sauce, Gravy Roasts, Rissoles, Small roasted items Rendered down bacon fat or dried onions Oven baked dishes, toasted items, soups, stews Cocoa, chocolate flakes, brown icing, Cakes and desserts honey and marmalade Here are a few tips. [. . . ] Put an additional 1/3 of the pasta on top followed by another layer of the minced meat mixture and some sauce, finishing with the remaining pasta on top. Finally, cover the pasta with lots of sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Total cooking time 22-27 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) shallow square soufflé mould with lid (approx 20 x 20 x 6 cm) Ingredients 300 g tinned tomatoes 50 g ham, finely cubed 1 onion (50 g), finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 250 g minced meat (beef) 2 tbsp mashed tomato (30 g) salt, pepper oregano, thyme, basil, nutmeg 150 ml cream (crème fraîche) 100 ml milk 50 g grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp mixed chopped herbs 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp vegetable oil to grease the mould 125 g lasagne verde 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp butter or margarine France Total cooking time 19-21 minutes Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) Ingredients 5 tbsp olive oil (50 ml) 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 onion (50 g), sliced 1 small aubergine (250 g), cut into cubes 1 courgette (200 g), into cubes 1 pepper (200 g), cut into large cubes 1 Small fennel (75 g) cut into large cubes 1 bouquet garni 200 g tinned artichoke hearts, cut into quarters salt, pepper Add the prepared vegetables, except the artichoke hearts, and season with pepper. A bouquet garni consists of: one stalk of parsley, a bunch of herbs suitable for seasoning soup, one stalk of lovage, one stalk of thyme, several bay leaves. [. . . ]