Panasonic NN-CS596S User Manual

Pasta, Rice & Beans
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Lemon & Asparagus Risotto
Serves 4
Dish: small bowl + large bowl
1 bunch asparagus (approx. 250g/ 9oz)
450ml (3/4 pt) hot vegetable stock
2 leeks, trimmed and finely sliced
40g (11/2 oz) butter
200g (7oz) risotto rice
100g (4oz) frozen peas
Finely shredded zest and juice 1/2 lemon
Salt & pepper to taste
40g (11/2 oz) fresh parmesan cheese
handful fresh basil
Fill Steam Water Tank. Cut off asparagus tips with 2.5cm (1”) stem attached. Add
2 tbsps stock and place in bowl. Cover, place on base and cook on STEAM MEDIUM
power for 3 mins. Chop remaining asparagus stems into 1cm pieces and leave to one
side. Place leeks and 25g (1oz) butter in a large bowl. Place on base of oven and cook on
HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins. Add the rice to the leeks and stir in the hot vegetable
stock. Cover and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 10 mins. Add chopped asparagus
stems and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for a further 2 mins. Stir in the peas, lemon zest and
juice and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 2 mins. Stir in the cooked asparagus tips, basil,
remaining butter and 25g (1oz) Parmesan cheese. Cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 3 mins.
Serve in warmed bowls sprinkled with a few whole basil leaves and the rest of the
Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Cooking methods

Panasonic NN-CS596S Specifications

Power

rated voltage	230-240 V, 50 Hz
operating frequency	2, 450 MHz
input power	Max 2800 W
microwave power	1100 W
grill power	1400 W
convection power	1450 W
microwave & steam power	2050 W
output power microwave	1000 W (IEC-60705)
output power grill	1300 W
output power convection	1400 W
output power steam	1000 W

Operating Environment

noise	56 dB

Weight and Dimensions

outer dimensions width	523 mm
outer dimensions depth	494 mm
outer dimensions height	320 mm
oven cavity dimensions width	354 mm
oven cavity dimensions depth	343 mm
oven cavity dimensions height	205 mm
weight with internal accessories	18.5 kg