Microwave Oven Operation
Gourmet Guide
NUMBER
FOOD
1
Fresh Fruit and
Vegetables—Quick
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts
and Cabbage
Cauliflower (florets)
Cauliflower (whole)
Spinach and Zucchini
Baked Apples
2
Fresh Vegetables—Longer
Carrots (sliced)
Corn on the Cob
Green Beans
Winter Squash (diced)
Winter Squash (halves)
3
Frozen Vegetables
4
Frozen Entrees
5
Baked Potatoes
6
Sweet Potatoes
7
Ground Meat
8
Fish, Seafood
9
White Rice
10
Brown Rice
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AMOUNT
METHOD
Wash and place in a microwave-safe container. Do not add water if
the vegetables have just been washed. Cover with a lid for tender veg-
1/4–2 lb
etables. Use plastic wrap for tender-crisp vegetables. After cooking,
(115 g–.9 kg)
1/4–2 lb
stir, if possible. Let stand for 2–5 minutes, covered.
(115 g–.9 kg)
1 medium
1/4–2 lb
(115 g–.9 kg)
2–4 medium
Place in a microwave-safe container. Add 1–4 tablespoons
1/4–1 1/2 lb
water. Cover with a lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap for
(115 g–.7 kg)
2–4 pieces
tender-crisp vegetables. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand for
1/4–1 1/2 lb
2–5 minutes, covered.
(115 g–.7 kg)
1/4–1 1/2 lb
(115 g–.7 kg)
1–2
1/4–1 1/4 lb
Do not add water. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir,
(115 g–.6 kg)
and let stand for 3 minutes, covered.
6–17 oz
Use for frozen convenience foods. Remove package from the outer
(170–480 g)
wrapping and follow package directions for covering. After cooking,
let stand for 1–3 minutes, covered.
1–6 medium
Pierce. Place in a paper-towel-lined drawer microwave oven. After
cooking, remove from the microwave, wrap in aluminum foil, and let
stand for 5–10 minutes.
1–6 medium
Pierce. Place in a paper-towel-lined drawer microwave oven. After
cooking, remove from the microwave, wrap in aluminum foil, and let
stand for 5–10 minutes.
1/4–2 lb
Use this setting to cook ground beef or turkey as patties or in a cas-
(115 g–.9 kg)
serole to be added to other ingredients. Place patties on a micro-
wave-safe rack and cover with waxed paper. Place ground meat in
a casserole and cover with waxed paper or plastic wrap. When the
microwave stops, turn the patties over or stir the meat to break up
large pieces. Cover and touch Start. After cooking, let stand for 2–3
minutes, covered.
1/4–2 lb
Arrange in a ring around a shallow microwave-safe container. Cover
(115 g–.9 kg)
with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand for 3 minutes, cov-
ered.
1/2–2 cups
Place the rice in a microwave-safe container and add double the
(95–380 g)
quantity of water (e.g. 1 cup rice and 2 cups water). Cover with a lid or
plastic wrap. After cooking, stir, cover, and let stand until all the liquid
has been absorbed.
1/2–2 cups
Place the rice in a microwave-safe container and add double the
(95–380 g)
quantity of water (e.g. 1 cup rice and 2 cups water). Cover with a lid or
plastic wrap. After cooking, stir, cover, and let stand until all the liquid
has been absorbed.
(15–60 ml)