Kenmore Microwave Oven - Manual (Page 47)

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FOOD PREPARATION PRETREATMENT DRYING TIME DRYNESS TEST SPECIAL NOTES
VEGETABLE
CARROTS
3 pounds
Peel, slice 1/8—1/4
thick or cubed 3/8"
Blanch-See Chart
Page 134. May soak
in solution of 2 tsp
Ascorbic Acid, 2 tbls
Corn starch and
4 cups water for
15 min.
2-1/2-3 hrs.
Both racks
Very tough and
leathery.
Switch racks 1/2 way.
Turn pieces over at
1/2 way point to
assure more uniform
drying. But not req.
CORN-CUT-FROZEN Rinse with cold water
2 pounds & drain well.
None. 1-1/2-2 hrs.
Both racks
Dry and brittle Switch racks 1/2 way.
CUCUMBERS
2-8'
Peel & slice 1/8' Sprinkle with seasoned
salt (Optional).
1-1/2—2 hrs. or
until very brittle
for chips.
Both racks
Dry, brittle and
crisp.
Switch racks 1/2 way.
Seedless, or young
cucumbers are best.
Does not rehydrate
Well, use for chips,
or sprinkle on salads
and soups.
MUSHROOMS
1-1/2 pounds
Clean and trim
woody pieces from
stem. Slice lengthwise
1/4—3/8' thick.
None. l-l/2-2hrs. .
Both racks
Very dry and
Jeathery.
Switch racks 1/2 way.
ONIONS
1-1/2 pounds
Remove root, trip top
skin. Slice 1/8'—3/8'
thick.
None. 1-1/2—3 hrs. at
140°
Both racks
Very dry, but
pliable.
Feels like paper.
Switch racks 1/2 way.
Dry to brittle to make
flakes and powder.
PEACH LEATHER
1-1/4 lbs defrosted
frozen peaches
About 2-1/2 cups
when pureed
Puree in blender.
Add 1/4 cup apricot
preserves. 1/8 tsp
each cinnamon,
cloves and ginger.
Line tray with plastic
wrap. Tape all four
sides. Pour puree on
plastic. Tilt to spread.
Leave at least 1/2'
border.
About 4 hrs. Pliable and
leathery.
1 rack-upper position.
Roll while still warm.
PARSLEY
1 bunch
Wash under cold
water. Separate
clusters. Discard long
or tough stems.
None
(pat dry after washing)
1-1/3 hrs.
at 120°
Both racks
Brittle, flaky Switch racks 1/2 way.
PEAS
4 cups
Shell. Blanch See Chart Page 2-1/2—3 hrs.
134. Rinse with cold Both racks
water.
Brittle and
wrinkled.
Switch racks 1/2 way.
PEPPERS
GREEN or RED
4 medium
Cut in strips.
Remove seeds and
ribs (May cut in rings—
will increase drying
time).
None. 1-1/2-2 hrs.
Both racks
Tough to brittle. Switch racks 1/2 way.
Make flakes for salads
and soups.
PEPPERS CHILI Wash. Dice or dry
whole. Don’t remove
seeds.
None. Diced, 1-1/2 hrs.
Whole, 2-
2-1/2 hrs.
Both racks
Tough to brittle. Switch racks 1/2 way.
Wear gloves while
handling hot peppers.
PUMPKIN
1 pound
Make pieces. Remove
seeds. Cut slices
1/8' thick. Heat by
microwave on HIGH
until soft. Dry.
None. 3-3-1/2 hrs.
Both racks
Dry and leathery. Switch racks 1/2 way.
Sprinkle with
cinnamon if desired.
PUMPKIN
LEATHER
about 1-1/2 lb
Make pieces. Remove
seeds. Heat by
microwave on HIGH
until soft. Scrape
pulp from skin and
puree in blender.
Measure puree.
Use 2—2-1/2 cups.
Line tray with plastic
wrap. Tape all four
sides. Pour puree on
plastic. Tilt to spread.
Leave at least 1/2'
border.
4 hrs. or until
ready.
Pliable and
leathery.
1 rack-upper position.
Roll while still warm.
TOMATOES
4 medium
Remove skins.
Immerse in boiling
water 30 — 45 sec.
then in cold water.
Remove stems. Slice
1/4' thick.
Dry well. 3-3-1/2 hrs.
1 or 2 racks as
needed. Use
upper rack for
1 rack.
3-1/2-4-1/2 hrs. Switch racks 1/2 way.
Chop in blender for
salads or soups.
Or use the same as
steamed tomatoes.
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