Sauces - Panasonic NN-CD989S Cookbook

SAUCES

CRANBERRY SAUCE
1 lb fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
grated rind of 1 orange
1 ⁄ cup orange juice
3
To Microwave: Combine all ingredients in a large
bowl. Cook at P7 4 - 5 minutes, or until berries are
soft. If desired, mash berries. Serve cold.
Makes: 3 servings
BASIC WHITE SAUCE
2 tbsp butter or margarine,
melted
2 tbsp flour
1
⁄ tsp salt, optional
4
dash of white pepper,
optional
1 cup milk
To Microwave: In a 4-cup (1 L) bowl, combine
melted butter, flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add
milk; stir until smooth. Cook at P6 4 - 5 minutes, or
until sauce is thickened. Stir occasionally.
Makes: 1 cup (250 ml)
Variations:
Cheese Sauce: Stir in 1
shredded cheese. Cook at P4 1 minute, if necessary,
to melt cheese completely.
Velouté Sauce: Use chicken broth in place of half of
the milk.
Cream Soup Base: Add 1 cup (250 ml) chicken
broth, 1 cup (250 ml) puréed vegetables and
seasonings.
CARAMEL SAUCE
1 cup water
1 ⁄ cup brown sugar
2
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
To Microwave: Combine all of the ingredients in a
large bowl. Cook at P7 3 - 5 minutes, stirring twice.
Should be thick and translucent.
Makes: 1 cup (250 ml)
500 g
250 ml
80 ml
30 ml
30 ml
1 ml
250 ml
⁄ - 3 ⁄ cup (125 - 180 ml)
2 4
250 ml
125 ml
30 ml
15 ml
5 ml
5 ml
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
1 ⁄ cup butter or margarine
2
1 ⁄ cup lemon juice
4
4 egg yolks
salt and pepper to
taste
To Microwave: In a medium bowl or cup, melt butter
at P7 50 - 60 seconds. Combine lemon juice with
egg yolks. Vigorously stir into butter with a fork or
whisk. Cook at P4 50 - 60 seconds, stirring several
times. Season to taste. May be reheated at P4
30 - 40 seconds, stirring twice.
Makes: 3 ⁄ cup (180 ml)
4
SPAGHETTI SAUCE
2 tbsp oil
3 ⁄ cup chopped onion
4
2 cloves garlic, finely
chopped
1 can of whole tomatoes,
(28 oz) chopped
1 can of tomato paste
( 2 ⁄ cup)
3
1
⁄ cup water
2
1 bay leaf
1 ⁄ tsp salt
2
1 ⁄ tsp basil
4
1 ⁄ tsp oregano
4
To Microwave: In a 2-quart (2 L) dish, combine oil,
onion and garlic. Cook at P7 1
remaining ingredients. Cook, covered with wax
paper, at P7 6 - 7 minutes and at P1 1 hour; stir
occasionally. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Makes: 6 cups (1.5 L)
GRAVY
1 - 2
tbsp butter or margarine
2 tbsp flour
salt and pepper to
taste
few drops of browning
sauce, optional
1 cup roast drippings*
To Microwave: Heat butter in a small glass bowl at
P7 30 - 45 seconds, or until melted. Stir in flour, salt,
pepper and browning sauce. Gradually add
drippings. Stir until smooth. Cook at P7
2 1 ⁄ - 4 minutes, or until gravy is thickened; stir twice.
2
Makes: 1 cup (250 ml)
* If necessary, add broth, milk or water to roast
drippings to equal 1 cup (250 ml). If using milk,
cook at P4 3 - 5 minutes.
- 10 -
125 ml
60 ml
4
30 ml
180 ml
2
1
(840 g)
1
(165 ml)
125 ml
1
2 ml
1 ml
1 ml
1 ⁄ - 2 minutes. Add
2
15 -
30 ml
30 ml
250 ml