AEG 88131 K-MN User Manual

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37Tips on Cooking and FryingTips on energy saving2 Place cookware on the cooking zone before it is switched on.2 If possible, always place a lid on the cookware.Examples of cooking applicationsThe information given in the following table is for guidance only.The power function is suitable for heating large quantities of liquid.HeatsettingCooking-process suitable for Cookingtime Tips/Hints0 Off position1 Keepingfood warm Keeping cooked foods warm as required Cover1-3 MeltingHollandaise sauce,melting butter, chocolate,gelatine5-25 mins. Stir occasionallySolidifying Fluffy omelettes, baked eggs 10-40 mins. Cook with lid on3-5Simmer-ing on lowheatSimmering rice and milk-based dishesHeating up ready-cookedmeals25-50 mins.Add at least twice asmuch liquid as rice, stirmilk dishes part waythrough cooking5-7 SteamingBraisingSteaming vegetables, fishbraising meat 20-45 mins.With vegetables add onlya little liquid (a few table-spoons)7-9 BoilingSteaming potatoes 20-60 mins.Use only a little liquid, e.g.: max. ¼ l water for750 g potatoesCooking larger quantities offood, stews and soups 60-150 mins. Up to 3 l liquid plus in-gredients9-12 GentleFryingFrying escalopes, veal cor-don bleu, cutlets, rissoles,sausages, liver, roux, eggs,pancakes, doughnutsSteady frying Turn halfway throughcooking12-13 HeavyFryingHash browns, loin steaks,steaks, Flädle (pancakes forgarnishing soup)5-15 mins.per panTurn halfway throughcooking14BoilingSearingDeepfryingBoiling large quantities of water, cooking pasta, searing meat (goulash,pot roast), deep frying chips