Thermador MBES User Manual - Page 33

Poultry Chicken (up to 4 lb) Chicken pieces (up to 2½ lb) Cornish Hens No special techniques are required: Poultry should be prepared as with conventional cooking. Season if desired. Poultry should be thoroughly defrosted. Remove giblets and any metal clamps. Prick the skin and brush lightly with vegetable oil (unless the poultry is selfĆbasting). All poultry should be placed in a microwaveĆsafe dish with lid and placed on the turntable. Cook according to the instructions in the poultry cooking recommendations below. Turn whole chicken or Cornish hen over halfway through the cooking time. Because of its shape, poultry has a tendency to cook unevenly, especially in very bony parts. Periodic turning helps to cook these areas evenly. Let stand for 5Ć10 minutes. The standing time is very important, as it completes the cooking process. Make sure poultry is thoroughly cooked before eating. Whole poultry is completely cooked when the juices run clear. Pierce with a sharp knife through the thickest part to ensure that the juices are clear and the flesh is firm. Note:ĄThe times listed above are only a guide. Allow for differences in individual tastes and preferences. The times may also vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food. If whole poultry is stuffed, the weight of the stuffed bird should be used when calculating the cooking time. Power Approx. cooking time P6 9 Ć 11 min./lb P6 8 Ć 10 min./lb P6 8 Ć 9 min./lb Ovenware dish with lid dish with lid dish with lid Hints turn after ½ of the cook time. turn after ½ of the cook time. Directions for cooking fresh vegetables with the microwave Weights given in the chart for fresh vegetables are the purchase weight after peeling and trimming. Cut, slice or trim as directed in the chart. Place vegetables in a casserole. Add amount of water recommended in the chart. Add salt after cooking. Whole vegetables, such as potatoes, should be pierced with a fork several times before cooking. Arrange on a microwaveĆsafe dish in the oven. Arrange potatoes in a circular pattern on the dish. Cook potatoes uncovered. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Cook according to the recommended time in the chart. After cooking, stir vegetables. Let stand, covered, before serving. Vegetables that are cut into pieces should stand 3 minutes. Whole vegetables should stand 5 minutes. Artichokes Asparagus Amount 2x (6 Ć 8 oz) 4x (6 Ć 8 oz) 1 lb Power P5 P5 P6 Approx. cooking time 8 Ć 12 min. 18 Ć 22 min. 9 Ć 14 min. Hints add some lemon juice on the first cut turn after ½ of the cook time add 1 tbsp water each 3.5 oz add 1 tbsp water each 3.5 oz add 1 tbsp water per 3.5 oz turn after D and C of the cook time 33