LG LMV1831SW Owners Manual - Page 25

COOKING TIPS PASTA AND RICE Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, rice, and cereal require about the same amount of time, but the microwave is a more convenient method because you can cook and serve in the same dish. There is no stirring needed and leftover pasta tastes just like fresh cooked when reheated in the microwave oven. Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Techniques • If you are planning to use rice or pasta in a casserole, undercook it so it is still firm. • Allow for standing time with rice, but not for pasta. • The Pasta and Rice Cooking Tables below provide specific directions, with Power Level and Cooking Time settings for most common types of pasta and rice. PASTA COOKING TABLE TYPE OF PASTA POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME Spaghetti 4 cups water. Add 8 oz. spaghetti. HI 9 to 10 minutes 5 71/2 to 81/2 minutes Macaroni 3 cups water. HI Add 2 cups macaroni. 5 6 to 7 minutes 51/2 to 61/2 minutes Lasagna noodles 4 cups water. HI 7 to 8 minutes Add 8 oz. lasagna noodles. 5 11 to 121/2 minutes Egg noodles 6 cups water. Add 4 cups noodles. HI 8 to 10 minutes 5 51/2 to 61/2 minutes DIRECTIONS Begin with hot tap water, and salt if desired, in a 2quart microwavable baking dish. If you are cooking spaghetti and lasagna noodles, cover the water with vented plastic wrap. For macaroni and egg noodles, use either vented plastic wrap or a microwavable lid. 1. Cook as directed in the chart or until the water boils. 2. Stir in the pasta; cook covered as directed in the chart or until tender. Drain in a colander. RICE COOKING TABLE TYPE OF RICE POWER LEVEL COOKING TIME Long grain 2 1/4 cups water. Add 1 cup rice. HI 31/2 to 41/2 minutes 3 18 minutes Brown 2 1/2 cups water. Add 1 cup rice. HI 41/2 to 51/2 minutes 5 28 minutes Long grain and wild rice mix 2 1/3 cups water. Add 6 oz. pkg. HI 4 to 5 minutes 3 28 minutes Quick cooking 1 cup water. Add 1 cup rice. HI 2 to 3 minutes DIRECTIONS Combine hot tap water, and salt if desired, in a 2-quart microwavable casserole. Cover with a microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. 1. Cook as directed in the chart or until the water boils. 2. Stir in the rice and any seasonings. Cook covered as directed in the chart or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Let stand coverd 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cook water until it boils. Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered 5 to 10 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. - 25 -