GE JVM2052DNWW Use and Care Manual - Page 28

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Cooking Guide. Pasta and Rice Microwave cooking and conventional cooking of pasta, rice and cereal require about the same amount of time; but, microwave cooking 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 Charts below provide specific directions, with Power Level and cooking time settings for most common types of pasta and rice. Pasta Cooking Chart Pasta Spaghetti 4 cups water Add 8 oz. spaghetti Macaroni 3 cups water Add 2 cups macaroni Lasagna noodles 4 cups water Add 8 oz. lasagna noodles Egg noodles 6 cups water Add 4 cups noodles Power Level HI 5 HI 5 HI 5 HI 5 Cooking Time Directions 9-10 minutes 71⁄ 2-81⁄ 2 minutes 6-7 minutes 51⁄ 2-61⁄ 2 minutes 7-8 minutes 11-12 minutes Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired. Use a 2-quart microwavable baking dish and cover with vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles. Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroni and egg noodles. Cook as directed in the chart or until the water boils. Stir in the pasta; cook covered as directed in the chart or until tender. Drain in a colander. 8-10 minutes 51⁄ 2-61⁄ 2 minutes Rice Cooking Chart Rice Long grain 21⁄ 4 cups water Add 1 cup rice Brown 21⁄ 2 cups water Add 1 cup rice Long grain and wild rice mix 21⁄ 3 cups water Add 6 oz. package Quick cooking 1 cup water Add 1 cup rice Power Level HI 5 HI 5 HI 5 Cooking Time Directions 41⁄ 2-51⁄ 2 minutes 14 minutes 41⁄ 2-51⁄ 2 minutes 28 minutes 4-5 minutes 24 minutes Combine hot tap water and salt, if desired, in 2 quart microwavable casserole. Cover with microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap. Cook as directed in the chart or until water boils. Stir in rice and any seasonings. Cook covered as directed in the chart or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cook water until it boils. HI 2-3 minutes 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. 28