Cooking Smart
Rice and pasta
Rice
•
Use a large-sized glass Pyrex container with a lid. Note that rice doubles in
volume during cooking.
Pasta
•
Use a large-sized glass Pyrex container. Cook uncovered.
•
Add boiling water, a little salt, and then stir well. Stir several times during and
after cooking.
•
Cover with a lid while letting stand, and then drain well.
Food
Serving size
White Rice
9 oz (250 g)
(Parboiled)
13.25 oz (375 g)
Add 2 cups (500 ml) cold water for 9 oz (250 g). Add
3.125 cups (750 ml) cold water for 13.25 oz (375 g). Let
stand for 5 minutes.
Brown Rice
9 oz (250 g)
13.25 oz (375 g)
(Parboiled)
Add 2 cups (500 ml) cold water for 9 oz (250 g). Add
3.125 cups (750 ml) cold water for 13.25 oz (375 g). Let
stand for 5 minutes.
Mixed Rice
9 oz (250 g)
(Rice + Wild Rice)
Add 2 cups (500 ml) cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Mixed Grains
9 oz (250 g)
(Rice + Grain)
Add 1.66 cups (400 ml) cold water. Let stand for 5
minutes.
Pasta
9 oz (250 g)
Add 4 cups (1000 ml) hot water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
30 English
MW8000M_MS54M8000_AP_DE68-04509A-00_EN.indd 30
Reheating guide
General
This reheating guide is based on the following standards: That the temperature of
liquid at room temperature is between 64.4 °F and 68 °F (18 °C and 20 °C) and that
the temperature of chilled food is between 41 °F and 44.6 °F (5 °C and 7 °C). Follow
the operating time, power level, and standing times specified in this table.
Power
Time (min.)
90 %
15-16
17½-18½
90 %
20-21
22-23
90 %
16-17
90 %
17-18
90 %
10-11
Food
Serving size
Drinks
1 cup (150 ml)
(Coffee, Tea and
2 cups (300 ml)
Water)
3 cups (450 ml)
4 cups (600 ml)
Pour into cups and reheat uncovered: 1 cup in the center,
2 cups opposite of each other, 3 cups in a circle. Keep in
microwave oven during standing time and stir well. Let
stand for 1-2 minutes.
Soup (Chilled)
9 oz (250 g)
12.3 oz (350 g)
15.87 oz (450 g)
1.2 lb (550 g)
Pour into a deep ceramic plate or deep ceramic bowl.
Cover with plastic lid. Stir well after reheating. Stir again
before serving. Let stand for 2-3 minutes.
Stew (Chilled)
12.3 oz (350 g)
Put stew in a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic
lid. Stir occasionally during reheating and again before
standing and serving. Let stand for 2-3 minutes.
Pasta with Sauce
12.3 oz (350 g)
(Chilled)
Put pasta (e.g. spaghetti or egg noodles) on a flat ceramic
plate. Cover with microwave cling film. Stir before
serving. Let stand for 3 minutes.
Power
Time (min.)
90 %
1-1½
2-2½
3-3½
3½-4
90 %
2½-3
3-3½
3½-4
4½-5
60 %
4½-5½
60 %
3½-4½
10/18/2017 12:55:58 PM