Panasonic NN ST342M: Rice, Pasta and Cereal

Rice, Pasta and Cereal

Directions for Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Microwave

Follow directions in chart for recommended dish size,

Allow to stand, covered, before serving. For special rice,

amounts of water and cooking time. Add grain to boiling

substitute beef or chicken stock for water. Add cooked

water. Add salt and butter according to package direc-

onion, mushrooms or crumbled bacon before serving.

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tions. Cook on HIGH for time recommended in chart.

APPROX. TIME TO

AMOUNT OF COOK GRAIN STANDING TIME

ITEM CONTAINER

BOILING WATER on HIGH UNCOVERED (in minutes)

(in minutes)

RICE

Quick Cook Brown (1 cup/200 g) 4-litre dish 2

g

1

⁄3 cups 16 - 19 5

Brown (1 cup/200 g) 4-litre dish 3 cups 25 - 30 10

g

Long Grain (1 cup/200 g) 3-litre dish 2 cups 13 - 15 5

g

Short Grain (1 cup/200 g) 3-litre dish 2 cups 12 - 14 5

g

Jasmine (1 cup/200 g) 3-litre dish 2 cups 12 - 14 5

g

Directions for Cooking Pasta by Microwave

Follow directions in chart for recommended dish size,

for desired cooking before adding more time. Slightly

amount of water and cooking time. Boil water, with 1 tea-

undercook pasta that will be heated again in casserole.

spoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil. Add pasta and cook for

Stir and let stand, uncovered, 5 minutes.

time recommended in chart. Cook on HIGH. Test pasta

Drain pasta after standing.

APPROX. TIME TO

AMOUNT OF COOK PASTA STANDING TIME

ITEM CONTAINER

WATER on HIGH UNCOVERED (in minutes)

(in minutes)

Dried Fettuccine (250 g) 4-litre dish 6 cups 14 - 16 5

g

Elbow Macaroni, shells, etc. 3-litre dish 4 cups 14 - 16 5

(250 g)

g

Fresh Spaghetti, 4-litre dish 6 cups 6 - 8 5

Fettuccine (375 g)

g

Dried Spaghetti (250 g) 4-litre dish 4 cups 14 - 16 5

g

Fresh Tortellini, Ravioli (250 g) 4-litre dish 4 cups 8 - 10 5

g

Directions for Cooking Hot Cereal by Microwave

1

2

Combine

/4 cup of quick cooking oats, pinch salt and

/3 cups hot tap water in a breakfast bowl.

Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway through

Let stand, 1 to 2 minutes, before serving. Top as desired

cooking.

with sugar or spices.

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Rice, Pasta and Cereal

BACON AND ONION TORTELLINI

RICE WITH VEGETABLES

Serves: 4

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

600 g fresh tortelllini

g

30 g (2 tablespoons) butter

g

1.5 L (6 cups) boiling water

100 g (1 pc.) chopped onion

g

1 diced onion

100 g (1-2 pcs.) finely sliced carrots

g

1

1 clove garlic, crushed

80 g (

g

/2 cup) tinned corn

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1

3 rashers bacon, chopped

100 g (

g

/3 pack) frozen green peas

300 ml (2 cups) cream

200 g (1 cut) rice

g

15 ml (1 tablespoon) parmesan cheese

salt, spices mix on taste

5 ml (1 teaspoon) chicken stock powder

30 ml (2 tablespoons) chopped parsley

Method:

Ground black pepper, parmesan cheese, extra

Ware: 2.5-3-liters pot, plastic wrap

1. Place butter, chopped onion and carrots in the pot,

Method:

cover with plastic and cook on HIGH power for 4-5

Ware: 3-liter pot, plastic wrap

minutes, add remaining ingredients, stir well.

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1. Place pasta and water in the pot. Cook on HIGH for 8-

2. Add 375 ml (1

/2 cups) boiling water, salt, spices, stir

10 minutes. Stand covered for 2 minutes. Drain.

well, cover plastic wrap and cook on HIGH for 12-14

2. Place onion, garlic and bacon in casserole dish and

minutes or until cooked.

cook on HIGH for 5 minutes. Add cream, cheese, stock

3. Leave for 5 minutes with cover.

powder and parsley stir until combined.

3. Add pasta and cook on High for 2 minutes. Serve

sprinkled with pepper and extra parmesan cheese.

PESTO FETTUCCINE

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

250 g dried fettuccine

g

1.5 L (6 cups) boiling water

2 cloves garlic, crushed

250 g (1 cup) basil leaves

g

15 g (1 tablespoon) pine nuts

g

1

125 g (

g

/2 cup) parmesan cheese

250 g (1cup) olive oil

g

Method:

Ware: 3-liters pot

1. Place pasta and water in the pot. Cook on HIGH for

14-16 minutes. Stand covered for 5 minutes. Drain.

2. Place remaining ingredients except oil in a food

processor. Slowly add oil in a fine steam while process-

ing until setting dressing.

3. Stir sauce through pasta and serve.

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