Suitable foods for slow cooking;
Liquid dishes e.g casseroles and stews containing
cubed meat or chicken joint pieces, soups, rice
puddings. Root vegetables are particularly useful
for slow cooking - cut into even sized pieces, the
larger the size of the vegetables the longer
cooking time they will require.
Most casseroles or soups are best cooked using 2
stage Slow Cooking - generally cook on Slow
Cook High (300W for the initial 25 - 40 minutes,
then simmer very gently on Slow Cook Low
(100W) for several hours, usually a minimum of
around 4 hours is required.You may stir if you wish
but this is not essential.
Always ensure that the dish is covered by a close
fitting lid to avoid drying out. Always ensure the
dish is recovered after stirring.
Use sufficient liquid. Liquid may include water,
stock, wine, fruit juice, beer or cider. The meat and
vegetables should be immersed in the cooking
liquid for best results and to avoid drying out.
Always use a large enough cooking dish - a large
bowl covered with a microwave proof plate
is ideal, this makes for easier mixing of ingredients
and avoids the possibility of spillage.
Combine thickening agents e.g flour with the meat
at the start of the cooking process or alternatively
mix 1 - 2 tblsps of cornflour to a smooth paste with
a little cold water and stir in 10 - 15 minutes before
the end of cooking.
If adding cream or milk always do so at the end of
cooking. Stir well after cooking.
Suggested Recipes
All recomended recipes for use with the Slow
Cook feature, are detailed on the following pages.
French Onion Soup - pg 47
Tomato and Lentil Soup - pg 47
Winter Vegetable Soup - pg 48
Beef Casserole (serves 3 - 4) - pg 48
Beef Casserole (serves 2 - 3) - pg 49
Hungarian Beef Goulash - pg 49
Lamb and Vegetable Hotpot - pg 50
Chicken, Bacon and Tomato Casserole - pg 51
Savoury Pork Casserole - pg 52
Rice Pudding - pg 52
SLOW COOKING (CONT.)
Advantages of cooking casseroles / soups by Slow Cook:
You can start the cooking process early in the day,
then go off to do other things and return to a
cooked meal - there is little chance of the dish
spoiling if your mealtime is a little delayed.
It is not essential to stir due to the gentle heating
involved. (You may stir if you wish, it can only
improve the cooking process). Due to the long,
slow cooking process, tough meat is tenderised
and flavours have time to fully develop.
Convenience and flexibility - meals are ready
when you are - once food is thoroughly cooked
and piping hot it can be kept warm using Slow
Cook Low (100W).
Important Tips for Best Results When Slow Cooking
