Meat & Poultry
Defrosted joints
If the meat has previously been frozen, ensure
it is properly thawed before cooking. Defrosted
joints of meat must be allowed to STAND for
up to an hour before cooking to ensure the
centre is fully defrosted.
Fat
Large amounts of fat absorb microwave energy
and can cause the meat next to it to overcook.
Always choose meat that isn't excessively fatty.
Braised and stewed meat cooked in a
microwave has a slightly firm texture and
therefore it is essential to purchase good
quality meats.
Standing time
Meat and poultry joints require a minimum of
15 mins. STANDING TIME. Roast meat is
always easier to carve after STANDING and
the meat will continue to cook during the
STAND TIME.
Turning
Joints and poultry should be turned over
halfway through cooking.
Roasting bags
Roasting bags are useful when split up one
side to tent a joint for roasting by microwave
and time. Do not use the metal twists supplied
when operating with microwave.
Ingredients
4 x 225g (8oz) boneless skinless
chicken breasts, cut into small
chunks
50g (2oz) plain flour
15ml (1tbsp) oil
15g (½oz) butter
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 shallots, chopped
150g (5oz) mushrooms, sliced
15ml (1tbsp) Dijon mustard
200ml (7fl.oz) hot chicken or
vegetable stock
200ml (7fl.oz) dry white wine
225g (8oz) baby new potatoes,
halved
225g (8oz) baby carrots halved
100g (4oz) asparagus tips
100g (4oz) frozen broad beans
45ml (3tbsp) double cream
30ml (2tbsp) mixed fresh parsley
and tarragon, chopped
crusty bread, to serve
Chicken Casserole Serves 4
Dish: 3 litre (6pt) large casserole with lid
Coat chicken with flour and place in fridge. Place oil,
butter, garlic, shallots and mushrooms into casserole.
Place on base of oven and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE
for 3 mins. Stir in Dijon mustard and add chicken. Then
stir in stock and wine. Add potatoes and carrots. Cover
casserole, place on base of oven and cook on
CONVECTION 160°C + WARM MICROWAVEfor 1 hr
stirring halfway. Stir in asparagus, broad beans and
cream and cook on CONVECTION 160°C + WARM
MICROWAVE for a further 30 mins. Stir in herbs and
serve with crusty bread.
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