MICROWAVE
P3i MINUTES
When winter winds blow, a
hearty chili supper warms and
satisfies family members of all
ages. Microwave this meal ahead
and reheat it or make it to serve
right away.
To make this cozy supper ahead
and reheat, follow directions
below each recipe. To make and
serve right away, microwave the
chili first, so it can stand to flavor
through while you make the
mashed potatoes. While potatoes
cook, prepare some relishes. Serve
ice cream for dessert.
For chili, start microwaving the
pork, seasoning., onion and green
pepper before adding any liquid.
This fully cooks the meat and ten
derizes the vegetables. Adding
seasoning during this first step,
rather than at the end when liquid
is added, insures a well-flavored
chili even if it’s served right away.
(However, this, and other chilies
taste richer when made ahead and
reheated.)
Stir the pork mixture after each
two minutes, so pork strips do not
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By JOYCE BATTCHER
overcook and toughen. Usually
meats (except ground ones) are
microwaved on a lower power, but
thin strips of meat may be cooked
on High if stirred often. After the
first two minutes of cooking, the
pork strips will have barely started
to cook. Microwave another two
minutes and you’ll see some cook
ing. Stir well and microwave the
final one or, only if needed, two
minutes. Don’t be tempted to skip
the stirring step after each two
minutes or pork will overcook
around the dish edges and toughen.
There are many good foods to
serve with chili such as plain
soda crackers, taco chips or com
bread but one of my favorites is
mashed potatoes. Back when I was
five years old I never liked the
spiciness of of chili, but a favorite
great aunt of mine enticed me to try
her chili on mashed potatoes and
I’ve liked the combination ever
since. Chili over mashed potatoes
makes a more filling meal than
chili alone and the mashed pota
toes tone down the chili’s spiciness
a bit.
Potatoes could be cooked on the
range while you microwave the
chili, but if you have time, the
microwave method is easier anH
more nutritious. The same dish can
be used for cooking, mashing and
serving. Cooking time is slightly
faster and draining is unnecessary.
Much less water is used in the
microwave method and since it’s
not drained off, vitamins end up in
the potatoes, not down the drain.
Winter Supper Chill
3 A pound pork, cut in thin strips
1 garlic clove, minced
3-4 teaspoons chili powder
VA teaspoons ground cumin
1 large onion, diced
'A green pepper, diced
1 can (IQ 3 / ounces) tomato soup
1 can (16 ounces) tomatoes in
juice, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans,
undrained
Stir together pork, garlic, chili
powder and cumin in a
microwave-safe 2 to 3 quart cas
serole. Then stir in onion and green
pepper. Cover casserole with wax
ed paper. Microwave (High) 5 to 6
minutes, stirring after each 2
minutes, until pork is barely
cooked. Stir in remaining ingre
dients. Add half or a whole soup
can of water, if desired. Micro
wave (High), covered with waxed
paper or lid, 9 to 11 minutes or
until chili starts to boil, stirring
once. Let stand about 10 to 15
minutes. Makes 6 servings.
Each serving: 238 calories, 20g
protein, 6g fat, 26g carbohydrate,
56Img sodium, 41mg cholesterol.
To make ahead: Prepare as
above. Cover tightly and refrig
erate until serving time. Then
microwave (High), tightly cov
ered, for Bto 11 minutes or until
hot, stirring once or twice. If fro
zen, microwave on High, tightly
covered, 15 to 20 minutes. Stop
and break apart with a fork several
times while thawing and stir at
least once towards end of heating
time.
Mashed Potatoes
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut
in eighths
'A cup water
'A - 3 A cup milk
3-4 tablespoons butter
'A -1 teaspoon salt (optional)
'A teaspoon white pepper, optional
Put potatoes and water in
microwave-safe 2-quart casserole.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
Microwave (High) 12 to 15
minutes or until potatoes are
almost tender, stirring once during
cooking. Let stand, covered, about
10 minutes or until potatoes are
fork tender. Do not drain. Mash
potatoes and stir in milk, butter and
seasonings; mix well. Makes 6 to 8
servings.
To make ahead: Prepare as
above. Cover tightly and refrig
erate until serving time. Then
microwave (High), tightly cov
ered, for 7 to 9 minutes or until hot,
stirring once or twice. If frozen,
microwave on High, tightly cov
ered, 12 to 16 minutes. Stop and
break apart with a fork several
times while thawing and stir at
least once towards end of heating
time.
Each serving 1/6 of recipe:
205 calories, 5g protein, 6g fat,
34g carbohydrate, 87mg sodium,
19mg cholesterol.
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Questions and answers
Q. My daughter told me her
friend does lobster tails in her
microwave. How do you micro
wave them?
A. The method that I use is
adapted from General Electric’s
The Microwave Guide and Cook
book. Thaw frozen lobster tails
first on Medium Low (30 percent
power, about 200 watts). Two lob
ster tails (8 to 10 ounces each) take
5 to 7 minutes. Microwave half the
time with hard shell-side down.
Turn hard shell-side up and micro
wave remaining time. When
thawed, they should be flexible
rnd transparent, yet feel cool. Let
stand about 5 minutes.
To cook, microwave on High in
a lightly covered dish. Do not add
water. Start with hard shell-side
down for half of cooking time.
Then cut through center of hard
shell and meat, leaving soft shell
intact. Spread apart and return to
dish. Brush with an equal amount
of melted butter and lemon juice.
Re-cover dish and microwave sec
ond half of time. For 2 lobster tails
(8 to 10 ounces each), allow about
5V4 to 6 minutes. After cooking,
meat should still be slightly trans
lucent towards center. Let stand
tightly covered 5 minutes. When
done, meat will turn opaque (solid
white). It’s important to stop and
split the lobster tails and to allow
standing time as directed. If you
don’t, the centers will remain
undone and when you try to cook
them further the outside edges will
toughen and dry out.
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