Breville the Quick Wok Electric Wok User Manual

HealthSmart® Wok
Instructions
BEW300
Contents
Page
Introduction
3
Breville recommends safety first
4
Know your Breville Wok
6
Operating your Breville Wok
8
Care and Cleaning
9
Cooking Techniques
12
Stir Frying
12
Steaming
13
Shallow Frying
14
Slow Cooking
14
Preparation Techniques
15
Special Ingredients
16
Recipes
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Congratulations
on the purchase of your new Breville HealthSmart™ Wok
Breville recommends safety first
We at Breville are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the
safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you exercise a degree
of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions.
Important safeguards for your breville Wok
• Carefully read all instructions before
operating the appliance and save for future
reference.
• Remove and safely discard any packaging
material and promotional labels before using
the appliance for the first time.
• To eliminate a choking hazard for young
children, remove and safely discard the
protective cover fitted to the power plug of
this appliance.
• Do not place the appliance near the edge
of a table, counter or bench top during
operation. Ensure the surface is level, clean
and free of water.
• Do not use the Wok on a sink drain board.
• Do not place this appliance on or near a
hot gas or electric burner, or where it could
touch a heated oven.
• Keep the appliance clear of walls, curtains
and other heat sensitive materials. Minimum
20cm distance. Provide adequate space
above and on all sides for air circulation
around the Wok.
• On surfaces where heat may cause a
problem, an insulating mat is recommended.
• Ensure the Wok is completely dry and free of
water before adding any oil. When shallow
frying, ensure water does not come in
contact with hot oil as this will cause the oil
to bubble and splatter.
• Always add the required amount of oil to the
Wok before switching the power on at the
power outlet.
• Avoid the use of extension cords. Serious
hot oil burns may result from a Wok being
pulled off a bench top. Do not allow the cord
to hand over the edge of a bench top where
it may be grabbed by children, or become
entangled by the user. Never leave the Wok
unattended while in use.
• Do not leave the appliance where children
can touch hot surfaces, power cord or any
other part of the Wok.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.
Allow the temperature control probe to cool
before removing from the Wok.
• Do not use metal utensils. Use suitable sized
heat-proof plastic or wooden utensils to stir
or remove food.
• Always ensure the Wok is properly
assembled before use. Follow the
instructions provided in this book.
• Extreme caution must be used when using
the Wok for shallow frying or when filled with
other liquids. Do not move the Wok during
cooking and allow it to cool before removing
oil used for shallow frying.
• Always insert the Temperature Control Probe
into the appliance first, then insert power
plug into the power outlet.
• Always lift the lid away from you, when
removing from Wok, to avoid steam escaping
from under the lid.
• Do not use any other temperature control
probe or connector. The Wok must be used
with the Temperature Control Probe provided.
• Do not place anything on top of the Wok
when the lid is in position, when in use and
when stored.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated
by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.
Breville recommends safety first continued
• Always turn the temperature control probe
to ‘MIN’, switch the power off at the power
outlet and remove the power plug then allow
the Wok, lid and the temperature control
probe to cool before attempting to move
the appliance, when the appliance is not in
use and before disassembling, assembling,
cleaning and storing.
• Do not use harsh abrasives, caustic cleaners
or oven cleaners when cleaning this
appliance.
• Keep the Wok clean. Follow the cleaning
instructions provided in this book.
Important safeguards for
all electrical appliances
damaged in any way. Return the entire
appliance to the nearest authorized Breville
Service Centre for examination and/or repair.
• Any maintenance other than cleaning should
be performed at an authorised Breville
Service Centre.
• The installation of a residual current device
(safety switch) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using
electrical appliances. It is advisable that a
safety switch with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the appliance.
See your electrician for professional advice.
• Fully unwind the power cord before use.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge
of the table, counter or bench top, touch hot
surfaces or become knotted.
• To protect against shock, do not immerse
the power cord, power plug or appliance in
water or any other liquid.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when
in use.
• Children should be supervise to ensure that
they don’t play with the appliance.
• This appliance is for household use only.
Do not use this appliance for anything other
than its intended use. Do not use in moving
vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors.
• It is recommended to regularly inspect the
appliance. Do not use the appliance if the
power cord, plug or appliance becomes
Know your Breville Wok
Non-Stick Cooking Surface
2200 Watt Die-cast Butterfly
The butterfly shaped element in your Breville Wok
creates a heat zone over the entire Wok surface. The
construction of the Wok bowl is designed to retain
even heat and save energy.
Your Breville Wok features a non-stick
cooking surface ensuring that foods will
not stick and less oil can be used while
cooking. Regular high heat cooking may
discolour the non-stick surface; this is
normal and will not affect the performance
of the non-stick coating. Only suitable
heat-resistant plastic or wooden utensils
should be used to avoid the surface being
scratched.
Quick Release Removable Base
Your Breville Wok has a Quick Release Removable
Base for easy cleaning. This allows the Wok bowl
to fit easily into the dishwasher or sink. The Quick
Release Removable Wok Base is not dishwasher
safe (see page 9).
Setting
Function
Heat Setting Guide
MIN - 4
Keep food warm, slow cooking sauces,
very slow simmering
Low heat/slow cook
5-6
Curries, casseroles, pasta, rice, browning Medium heat
nuts, steaming foods
7 - HIGH SEAR
Shallow frying, sealing meat, stir frying
High heat
Know your Breville Wok continued
Cook ‘n’ Look Glass Lid with adjustable steam
vent
With the Cook ’n’ Look Glass Lid in position, the
Breville Wok can be used for making curries and
casseroles. Use the Adjustable Steam Vent located
under the handle to release excess steam build up
during slow cooking or to reduce liquids.
Note: Recipes using the lid have the vent closed
unless otherwise stated in recipe.
Removable Temperature
Control Probe
The Temperature Control Probe
Dial has 10 heat settings for
accurate heat control. The
thermostat light on the probe
switches off automatically when
the heat setting temperature is
reached and will cycle on and off
during cooking, maintaining the
heat setting temperature selected.
The numbers on the Temperature
Control Probe Dial represent
the heat setting temperatures
approximately (shown below).
Heat Setting Guides given are a guide only and
may require adjustment to suit various foods
and individual tastes.
WARNING: NEVER IMMERSE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL PROBE OR POWER CORD IN WATER OR
ANY OTHER LIQUID.
Operating your Breville Wok
Before first use
Remove and safely discard any promotional
packaging material and labels from the Wok.
Quick Release Removable Base can be
removed for easy cleaning (see page 10).
Wash the Wok bowl, base and lid in hot soapy
water. Rinse and thoroughly dry. The
Do not immerse the power cord and/or
Temperature Control Probe in water or any
other liquid.
Before inserting the Temperature Control Probe
into the Wok socket ensure the interior of the
socket is completely dry. To do this, shake
out excess water then wipe the interior of the
socket with a dry cloth.
Operating the Breville Wok
1. Position the Wok on the Quick Release
Removable Base, ensuring the Wok is firmly
located on the base tray and the base is
locked into position.
. Insert the Temperature Control Probe into
the socket at the side of the Wok. Always
insert the Temperature Control Probe into the
appliance first, then insert the power plug
into the power outlet.
3. Insert the power plug into a 230/240V power
outlet and switch on.
4. Turn the Temperature Control Probe Dial
to Setting HIGH SEAR and allow the Wok
to preheat for approximately 5 minutes.
The thermostat light will illuminate as it is
aligned with the selected setting indicating
the Wok is heating.’
5. When the Wok has reached the selected
heat setting temperature the thermostat
light will go out. The Wok is now ready for
use. The thermostat light will cycle on and
off throughout cooking as the heat setting
temperature is maintained by the thermostat.
. Add food as directed in the recipes. Do not
leave plastic cooking utensils in contact with
the Wok while cooking.
7. When cooking has finished, turn the
Temperature Control Probe Dial to the ‘MIN’
position on dial, before switching off at the
power outlet. Unplug the power cord from
power outlet and leave the Temperature
Control Probe inserted in the appliance until
cool.
WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE WOK
WITHOUT THE QUICK RELEASE REMOVABLE
BASE CORRECTLY POSITIONED.
The Wok must be used with the Temperature
Control Probe provided. Do not use any other
temperature control probe or connector.
When stir frying or when a high heat is required,
set the Temperature Control Probe Dial to
Setting HIGH SEAR and allow thermostat light
to cycle on and off several times. This will
allow the cooking surface to adjust to a more
accurate cooking temperature.
Never place oil or food into a cold Wok while it
is heating, this will give a poor cooking result. Allow the correct temperature to be reached
before adding food.
WARNING: THE WOK GETS VERY HOT
DURING USE, ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL
BEFORE MOVING, DISMANTLING, CLEANING OR
STORING.
Care, Cleaning and Storage
• Before cleaning, turn the Temperature
Control Probe Dial to MIN, switch the Wok
off at the power outlet and unplug from the
power outlet.
• Allow the Wok to cool completely before
cleaning.
• Remove the Temperature Control Probe from
the socket of the appliance.
Temperature Control Probe
Cleaning:
If cleaning the Temperature Control Probe and
power cord is necessary, wipe with a slightly
damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
Do not immerse the power cord, power plug or
Temperature Control Probe in water or any other
liquid.
Storage:
Store the Temperature Control Probe carefully.
Do not knock or drop the probe as this can
cause damage. If damage is suspected, return
the entire appliance including the Temperature
Control Probe to your nearest Breville Service
Centre for inspection and/or repair.
For convenient storage of the Temperature
Control Probe, line the Wok bowl with two
sheets of kitchen paper and place the probe on
the kitchen paper. This will ensure the probe
and plug do not scratch the non-stick surface.
WARNING: THE WOK GETS VERY HOT
DURING USE, ALLOW ALL PARTS TO COOL
BEFORE MOVING, DISMANTLING, CLEANING OR
STORING.
Care, Cleaning and Storage continued
Non-Stick Surface
Cooking on a non-stick surface minimises the
need for oil, food does not stick and cleaning is
easier. Any discolouration that may occur will
only detract from the appearance of the Wok
and will not affect the cooking performance.
Do not use sharp objects or cut food inside
the Wok. Breville will not be liable for damage
to the non-stick coating where metal utensils
have been used. Use suitable heat proof
plastic or wooden utensils.
Cleaning:
When cleaning the non-stick surface and
exterior of the Wok do not use metal (or other
abrasive) scourers. Wash in hot soapy water.
Remove stubborn spots with a plastic washing
pad or nylon washing brush. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Quick Release Removable
Base
Your Breville Wok has a Quick Release
Removable Base for easy cleaning. The Wok
bowl is dishwasher safe. The removable Wok
base is not dishwasher safe and should be
wiped over with a damp cloth, or washed in
warm soapy water, rinsed and dried thoroughly.
To remove the base for cleaning
1. Turn the Wok upside down (as illustrated
below). Turn the knob in the centre of the
base anti-clockwise to release, as shown by
the arrow.
Storage:
Do not store any sharp or metal objects on the
non-stick surface.
. Lift the base from the Wok, lifting over the
Temperature Control Probe socket.
3. The Quick Release Removable Base may
be wiped clean or washed with warm
soapy water, rinsed then dried thoroughly.
The Quick Release Removable Base is not
dishwasher safe - only the Wok bowl is
dishwasher safe. Ensure the removable Wok
base is completely dry before re-attaching to
the Wok bowl.
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Care, Cleaning and Storage continued
4. Reposition base to Wok, push down on the
quick release knob and turn clockwise to
lock.
Cook ‘n’ Look Glass Lid
Wash the glass lid in warm soapy water using
a soft cloth, rinse and dry thoroughly. The glass
lid is dishwasher safe.
Take care when the glass lid is hot. Do not place
hot lid under cold water or on cold surfaces.
This may cause the lid to break.
Storage:
The Quick Release Removable Base should be
completely assembled on the Wok bowl before
storing.
WARNING: THE WOK SHOULD NEVER
BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE WOK AND BASE
COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED WITH THE BASE
LOCKED INTO POSITION.
WARNING: The glass lid has been
specially treated to make it stronger,
more durable and safer than ordinary
glass. However it is not unbreakable.
If dropped or struck extremely hard,
it may break or weaken, and could at
a later time, shatter into many small
pieces without apparent cause.
Dishwasher safe
Your Wok bowl is dishwasher safe for easy
cleaning. Both the Wok bowl and lid may be
placed in the dishwasher. The removable Wok
base and Temperature Control Probe should not
be placed on the dishwasher.
Before inserting the Temperature Control Probe
into the Wok socket ensure the interior of the
socket is completely dry. To do this, shake
out excess water then wipe the interior of the
socket with a dry cloth.
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Cooking Techniques
Stir frying
Stir fry tips
Stir frying should be carried out using a high
heat setting. Recommend to use Temperature
Control Probe setting 8 to HIGH SEAR for stir
frying meat and use setting 8 for vegetables
and seafood.
• Buy meat strips from your butcher or
supermarket, or prepare meat strips from
recommended cuts by removing any fat
and slicing thinly across the grain (across
direction of meat fibres).
Stir frying is an energy efficient and healthy
way of cooking foods. The benefit of this
method is its speed and the flavour result. The
non-stick cooking surface on your Wok also
means that less oil is required for cooking.
The cooking action for stir frying is a continual
tossing motion to ensure the food is evenly
exposed to the heat and cooks quickly and
evenly in a couple of minutes.
• Slicing across the grain optimises
tenderness. Cut into very thin strips,
approximately 5 to 6cm in length. Partially
freeze meat (approximately 30 minutes) to
make slicing easier. Ensure meat strips are
fully defrosted before cooking
To stir fry foods, follow the following procedure:
• When adding meat strips to the Wok, the
strips should sizzle on the non-stick surface.
1. Preheat the Wok before adding any
ingredients; allow the thermostat light
to cycle ‘on’ and ‘off’ several times. This
will allow the Wok to reach an even high
temperature.
. Stir frying is a dry heat cooking method and
is suited to tender cuts of meat. Quickly stir
and toss the food to be cooked in batches.
3. Avoid over cooking. Timing is a key factor
when stir frying as over cooking will give a
tough, dry result. Cooking times depend on
the size and thickness of the cut of meat,
chicken, etc. as the larger the cut the more
time is needed.
Recommended cuts for stir frying
Beef: lean beef strips prepared from rump,
sirloin, rib eye and fillet.
Chicken: lean chicken strips prepared from
breast fillets, tenderloins, thigh fillets.
Lamb: lean lamb strips prepared from fillet,
lamb leg steaks, round or topside mini roasts
and loin.
Pork: lean pork strips prepared from leg,
butterfly or medallion steaks or fillet
Veal: eye of loin, fillet, round, rump or topside.
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• Stir fry meat strips in small batches (approx
200 - 300g) to stop meat releasing juice and
‘stewing’, avoiding tougher meat results.
• Stir fry meat strips for 1 - 2 minutes. Any
longer cooking may toughen meat.
• Remove each batch when cooked and allow
Wok to reheat before stir frying the next
batch. By cooking in small batches the heat
of the Wok remains constant, ensuring the
meat does not release juices and toughen.
• A small amount of oil can be mixed through
the meat strips before adding to the Wok,
together with any other flavouring such as
garlic, ginger and chilli. A little sesame oil
can also add flavour. Mixing the meat with
the oil rather than heating the oil separately
in the Wok eliminates using too much oil.
• Drain thin marinades from meat strips before
stir frying to prevent stewing and splatter.
• Peanut oil is traditionally used for stir fry
Asian style dishes. However other oils such
as vegetable, canola and light olive may be
used.
• Do not over fill the Wok. If necessary cook in
batches and reheat at the end of stir frying.
If using this method remember to under cook
slightly to not overcook the end result.
• Serve stir fried foods immediately to retain
their crisp texture.
Cooking Techniques continued
• Stir fry vegetables, after searing the meat, in
a little oil (or sprinkling of water) until vivid in
colour for:
3 minutes
2 minutes
1 minute
This brief cooking
time will keep
vegetables crisp.
Onion, quartered
Broccoli, flowerets
Carrots, sliced
Soaked Chinese dried
mushrooms
Snow peas
Capsicum, sliced
Zucchinis, sliced
Water chestnuts
Bamboo shoots
Garlic, minced
Chilli, minced
Ginger, minced
Shallots, chopped
Bean sprouts
Steaming
Recommended temperature probe setting 4-5.
Steamed foods are tender and juicy and retain
most of their nutritional value when cooked in
the Wok.
To steam foods, follow the following procedure:
1. Add approximately 2 cups of water or stock
to the Wok. Place a suitable sized steaming
rack into the Wok. Liquid should not cover
the rack. Cover with lid.
. Preheat Wok on heat setting 4 - 5 until liquid
simmers. Remove the lid.
3. Place foods to be steamed on the steaming
rack.
4. Cover Wok with lid and simmer until food is
cooked as desired.
A steaming rack is not included with this
product and will need to be purchased
separately.
Steaming tips
• If using a metal rack take care not to scratch
the non-stick surface.
• Do not allow the water or stock to touch the
rack or food.
• Check liquid level occasionally. Add more hot
water if further steaming is required.
• Always lift the lid away from you, when
removing from Wok, to avoid steam escaping
from under the lid.
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Cooking Techniques continued
Shallow frying
Slow cooking (braising)
Recommended temperature probe setting 8
– HIGH SEAR.
Recommended temperature probe setting 2-4.
Shallow fried foods are crisp on the outside
and tender and juicy inside when cooked in the
Wok.
To shallow fry foods, follow the following
procedure:
1. Place approximately 1 cup or sufficient
amount of oil into the Wok so that only half of
the food is immersed.
. Heat oil on setting 8 - HIGH SEAR until
temperature is reached.
• Shallow fry foods in small batches
Shallow frying tips
The Breville Wok is ideal for cooking curries
and casseroles by allowing less tender meat
cuts to be used to obtain a tender result. Less
tender meat cuts contain sinew and gristle;
these will be broken down during cooking to
give a tender result. It is not recommended to
cook casseroles and curries with tender meat
cuts as they will toughen and shrink during
cooking.
It is recommended during slow cooking to
place the lid onto the Wok to retain heat. During
the cooking process the curry or casserole will
boil then cycle off to maintain the temperature.
This is normal operation for a probe controlled
appliance.
• When shallow frying, use a small amount of
oil to crispen and cook foods.
Recommended cuts for slow cooking
(braising)
• Preheat the oil before adding food. Never
cover with the lid during heating or cooking
with oil as this will cause condensation
(water droplets) to drip into the oil and result
in bubbling and splattering.
Beef: diced blade (boneless), chuck, round,
shin, silverside, gravy beef
• Do not move the Wok during heating or
cooking with oil.
• Wipe any moisture from foods before adding
to Wok to avoid splattering.
• Cook a few pieces of food at a time to
ensure crispness.
• Drain cooked foods on kitchen paper to
absorb oil.
• Never leave the Wok unattended or
unsupervised while shallow frying.
• Allow oil to cool completely before removing
from the Wok.
• Vegetable, peanut or canola oil is
recommended for shallow frying.
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Chicken: diced thigh, leg
Lamb: diced forequarter, shanks and neck
chops
Veal: diced forequarter, leg and knuckle (osso
bucco)
Pork: diced forequarter, leg
Slow cooking (braising) tips
• Cut meat into 3cm cubes. Trim any visible
fat.
• Use a medium to low heat setting
• Cook for approximately 1½ - 2 hours, stirring
occasionally with the lid in position.
• Add soft or quick cooking vegetables such as
mushrooms, tomatoes, beans or corn in the
last half hour of cooking.
• Thicken towards end of cooking by stirring
a little cornflour blended with water, or
plain flour blended with margarine or butter.
Alternatively, coat meat in plain flour before
frying (extra oil may be needed).
Cooking Techniques continued
Preparation techniques
The success of any dish depends on planning
and preparation. To achieve an authentic
Oriental appearance for Wok cooking and
even cooking results, food should be cut into
small, even sized pieces. This allows food to
cook quickly and to be easily picked up with
chopsticks.
Slicing
A straight or diagonal slice can be used for
cutting meats and vegetables. Slices should
be of an even thickness. Partially frozen meat
will slice more evenly. Slice meat very thinly,
across the grain to obtain a more tender result.
Defrost meat fully before cooking
Matchstick or julienne
Trim and straight cut suitable vegetables, such
as carrots, into matchstick length pieces. Cut
these pieces lengthwise then stack slices and
cut again into thin or thick sticks depending on
the recipe.
Shredding
Used for cutting meats and vegetables. 5mm
slices of food should be rolled or stacked, then
cut again into 5mm sticks. Vegetables such as
cabbage and spinach should have their leaves
stacked, then rolled up. Cut width ways very
finely.
Cubing and dicing
Used for cutting meats and vegetables. To
cube, cut 3cm slices, then stack them on top
of one another and slice 3mm thick in the
opposite direction. Cut again in the opposite
direction forming 3cm cubes. To dice, follow
the same directions, making 5mm slices
forming 5mm cubes.
Planning ingredients ahead makes stir frying
easier.
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Special Ingredients
Agar-agar
Char siu sauce
This convenient product can be purchased in
fine sheets and is made from different types
of seaweed. It has excellent setting properties,
similar to gelatine, and will set at room
temperature.
This is the equivalent of Chinese barbecue
sauce.
Bok choy
Also known as Chinese chard or Chinese white
cabbage, bok choy has fleshy white stems and
dark green leaves with a slight mustard taste.
There is also a smaller version called Shanghai
or baby bok choy.
Bamboo shoots
The young tender shoots of bamboo plants
are available in cans from the supermarket
or Asian grocery stores. Bamboo shoots are
mainly used to add texture to dishes.
Coconut cream and coconut milk
Both coconut cream and milk are extracted
from the grated flesh of mature coconuts. The
cream is a richer first pressing and the milk the
second or third pressing. Low-fat products are
also available and can be readily substituted in
recipes.
Chillies, fresh and dried
Chillies are available in many different types
and sizes. Small chillies (birds eye or bird
peppers) are the hottest. Use tight fitting gloves
when handling and chopping fresh chillies
as they can burn your skin. The chilli seeds
are the hottest part of the chillies so remove
them if you want to reduce the heat content of
recipes.
Crisp fried shallots
These are available pre prepared from most
Asian grocery stores and supermarkets.
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Coriander
Also known as cilantro and Chinese parsley,
it is an essential in many southeast Asian
cuisines. A strongly flavoured herb, use it
sparingly unless accustomed to the unique
flavour. Parsley can be substituted and
although it looks similar, parsley tastes quite
different. Coriander is available as a fresh
green herb and also as a ground spice and in
seed form.
Fish sauce
A thin, salty dark brown sauce with a
distinctive fishy smell, used extensively in Thai
and Vietnamese cookery, it is made from small
fish that have been fermented in the sun. Fish
sauce replaces salt in many recipes.
Garam marsala
A blend of spices, usually consisting of a
combination of cinnamon, cumin, pepper,
cloves, cardamom, nutmeg and mace. It can
be bought already blended from supermarkets,
but it is best freshly made. It is usually added
towards the end of cooking.
Green ginger wine
An Australian made alcoholic sweet wine
infused with ginger.
Hoisin sauce
This sauce is a thick sweet Chinese barbecue
sauce made from a mixture of salted black
beans, onions and garlic.
Hoikkien noodles
These noodles, made from wheat flour, are
thick, yellow and firm in texture and are cooked
and lightly oiled before being packaged. The
noodles need to be separated before cooking
Special Ingredients continued
Rice noodles
Tofu
These are fresh white noodles and do not
require a lot of cooking.
Tofu, or bean curd, is a high-protein, low-fat
food made from soya beans. It is available in
very firm or soft blocks and is either fresh or
vacuum packed. Tofu takes on the flavour of
the spices and sauces with which it is cooked
Kaffir lime leaves
These are dark green, shiny, double leaves
which have a very pungent perfume. They are
rather thick and added whole to a curry or
sliced very finely for use as a garnish.
Lemon grass
An aromatic fresh herb that is used in curry
pastes, stir fries and soups. Trim the base,
remove the tough, outer layers and finely slice,
chop or pound the white interior. Whole stems
can be added to soups or curries.
Lychees
Delicious, small round fruit with a light texture
and flavour. Peel away the rough skin, remove
the seed and use. They are also available
peeled and canned.
Turmeric
This is best known in its powdered form and is
often used to colour food. It has a slightly bitter
flavour and it is also available fresh as a root,
rather like ginger, which is peeled and then
grated and finely chopped.
Water chestnuts
Small, white, crisp bulbs with a brown skin.
Water chestnuts can be purchased peeled
and canned, and will keep for about 1 month,
covered in the refrigerator.
Rice wine vinegar
Milder than most western vinegars, it usually
has an acidity of less than 4%. It has a mild,
sweet, delicate flavour and is made from rice.
Sambal oelek
This is a paste made from ground chillies and
salt. It can be used as an ingredient or an
accompaniment.
Tamarind
Tamarind is a large, brown bean-like pod with
a fruity, tart flavour and is available as a dried
shelled fruit, a block of compressed pulp or as
a puree or concentrate.
Szechuan pepper corns
These are available from most Asian
supermarkets and have a slight aniseed taste.
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Recipes
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Appetisers, entrees and soups
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Stir fries R10
Curries and rice dishes
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NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.
Appetisers, Entrees and Soups
Chicken and sweet corn soup
Serves 4 - 6
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
200g chicken breast fillet, finely chopped
4 cups/1 litre chicken stock
425g can creamed corn
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 egg whites, lightly beaten
White pepper, to taste
4 green shallots, thinly sliced, for serving
1. Heat Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add oil,
then garlic and chicken, stir fry for 2 to 3
minutes or until golden brown.
. Add chicken stock, creamed corn and soy
sauce, stir well, cover with lid and bring to
the boil.
3. Reduce heat to setting 4, cook covered for
5 minutes. Remove the lid.
4. Add egg whites in a thin stream to the hot
mixture and stir to separate while cooking.
Cook for 1 minute.
5. Season with pepper, if desired.
Serve topped with sliced green shallots.
Thai hot and sour prawn soup ‘tom
yum goon’
Serves 6
2 Kaffir lime leaves, cut in half
1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed and finely sliced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons Tom Yum paste
8 button mushrooms, sliced
8 cups/2 litres chicken stock
1 tomato, seeds removed and diced
18 medium green prawns, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons lime juice
Coriander leaves, for serving
1. Heat Wok on Setting HIGH SEAR, add the
first 6 ingredients, cover with lid and bring
to the boil. Reduce heat to setting 4-6 and
simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the lid.
. Add the tomato and prawns, cover with
lid, increase heat to setting 8 and bring to
the boil. Reduce heat to setting 4-6 and
simmer for 5 minutes or until the prawns
are just cooked.
3. Stir in lime juice.
Serve sprinkled with coriander leaves.
NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.
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Chinese won ton soup
French onion soup
Serves 6
Serves 4 - 6
50g dried sliced mushrooms
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
6 cups/1½ litres chicken stock
200g fresh egg noodles
24 prepared won-tons (available frozen from
supermarkets)
4 green shallots, sliced diagonally, for serving
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon/20g butter
1 kg brown onions, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons plain flour
1 cup/250ml dry white wine
6 cups/1½ litres beef stock
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, optional
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste
1. Place mushrooms into a bowl and cover
with sufficient boiling water. Allow to
stand for 10 minutes then drain. Reserve
mushrooms.
. Place ginger and stock into the Wok, cover
with lid and heat on setting HIGH SEAR.
Bring to the boil, then add noodles and won
tons, cover with lid and return mixture to
the boil.
3. Reduce heat to setting 4-6 and simmer for
7-10 minutes or until won tons are cooked.
Serve topped with green shallots.
1. Heat the Wok on setting 8. Add oil and
butter, then onions and garlic. Cook stirring
constantly until onions are well browned,
about 8 minutes.
. Add flour, mix well and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add wine and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
4. Add beef stock, thyme and brown sugar,
stir to combine well with other ingredients.
Cover with lid.
5. Increase heat to setting HIGH SEAR and
bring to the boil. Reduce heat to setting
4, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring
occasionally.
. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve with fresh crusty bread.
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Moroccan pumpkin soup
Chicken laksa
Serves 4 to 6
Serves 4
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 brown onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
700g peeled and diced butternut pumpkin
6 cups/1½ litres chicken stock
Salt and pepper, to taste
300ml sour cream
½ cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
3 cups/750ml coconut milk
¼ cup Laksa paste
2 cups/500ml chicken stock
500g chicken breast fillet, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
500g fresh rice noodles
1. Heat the Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add
oil, then onions, garlic and spices and stir
fry for 2 minutes.
. Add pumpkin and stock, cover with lid and
bring to the boil.
3. Reduce heat to setting 6 and simmer for
30 minutes until pumpkin is cooked. Stir
occasionally if required. Allow pumpkin
mixture to cool.
4. Add pumpkin mixture in batches to a
blender or food processor and process until
smooth.
5. Return soup to Wok, cover with lid and
reheat on setting 6. Season to taste.
Serve soup topped with a tablespoon of sour
cream and sprinkled with chopped coriander.
To Serve:
125g beans sprouts
Coriander leaves
Mint leaves
Lime wedges
1. Add coconut milk and Laksa paste to Wok,
stir and heat on setting HIGH SEAR, cover
with lid and bring to the boil. Reduce heat
to setting 6, cook for 3 minutes or until the
oil rises to the surface.
. Add stock, chicken, fish sauce and brown
sugar. Cover with lid, increase heat to
setting HIGH SEAR and bring to the boil.
3. Reduce heat to setting 6 and simmer for 5
minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, heat noodles according
to instructions on packet then drain well.
5. Divide noodles into 4 serving bowls. Spoon
Laksa over noodles and top with bean
sprouts, coriander and mint leaves.
Serve with lime wedges.
NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.
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Crispy tempura vegetables with
dipping sauce
Serves 6
1 kg selection of fresh vegetables (for example:
broccoli florets, zucchini, eggplant, snow peas,
cauliflower, sweet potato, green shallots)
Batter:
1 cup/150g plain flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg yolk
1 cup/250ml iced water
Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
Dipping Sauce:
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin or rice wine
¼ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1. Trim and cut vegetables into small pieces
or slices
. Sift flour, salt, sugar and baking powder
together in a bowl.
3. Beat egg yolk and iced water together and
slowly whisk into flour mixture until batter
is almost smooth, do not over beat.
4. Place 2-3 cups oil into Wok, heat on setting
8 for 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Dip small batches of vegetable pieces into
batter then carefully place into hot oil.
. Shallow fry until golden brown and crisp,
remove and drain on absorbent paper.
Keep warm. Repeat with remaining
vegetables. Reduce heat setting to Setting
6 if required.
Thai fish cakes
Serves 4
400g boneless white fish fillets, cut into cubes
½ bunch coriander (roots included), finely chopped
2 x 60g eggs
¼ cup well-cooked rice
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
Vegetable oil for shallow frying
Extra sweet chilli sauce, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving
1. Place first 7 ingredients into a food
processor and process to a smooth paste
using the Pulse button.
. To mould the fish cakes, lightly coat hands
with oil or water. Mould ¼ cup of mixture
into a flat, round shape 3-4cm wide and set
aside. Repeat with remaining mixture.
3. Place 2-3 cups oil into Wok, heat on setting
8 for 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Carefully place 6-8 fish cakes into hot oil
and shallow fry until golden brown and
crisp, remove and drain on absorbent
paper. Keep warm. Repeat with remaining
fish cakes. Reduce heat setting to Setting
6 if required.
Serve fish cakes with sweet chilli sauce and
lime wedges.
Do not cover Wok with lid when preheating or
shallow frying with oil.
7. Mix all ingredients for Dipping Sauce
together in a small bowl.
Arrange Crispy Tempura Vegetables on a
serving platter with Dipping Sauce in a small
serving bowl.
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Plum glazed chicken wings
Thai prawn and mango salad
Serves 4
Serves 4-6
1 kg chicken wings (tips removed if desired)
½ cup prepared plum sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 cup/250ml chicken stock
Extra ½ cup chicken stock
Fresh coriander leaves, for serving
1kg green prawns, peeled and deveined
3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 small red chilli, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander root
1 butter or green oak lettuce, leaves separated,
washed and dried
4 green shallots, diagonally sliced into 1cm pieces
½ punnet cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
½ cup cashew nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 mangoes, peeled and chopped
1. Place chicken wings into large mixing bowl.
. Combine next 6 ingredients and pour over
chicken, stir to coat. Cover and marinate
for several hours or overnight in the
refrigerator. Drain chicken and reserve
marinade
3. Heat Wok on setting 6, add chicken wings
and stir fry for 3 minutes or until well
browned.
4. Add reserved marinade and extra ½ cup
chicken stock, cover with lid and bring to
the boil. Reduce heat to setting 4 and cook
for 20 minutes stirring chicken occasionally
to coat with marinade sauce.
Serve drizzled with marinade sauce, sprinkled
with fresh coriander and accompanied with
steamed rice if desired.
If thicker marinade sauce is required, remove
chicken wings when cooked and allow mixture
to simmer uncovered on setting 6 for 2-3
minutes or until thickened.
Dressing:
2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup sweet chilli sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1. Combine the prawns, garlic, chilli and
coriander root in a bowl, cover and
marinate for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
. Combine dressing ingredients in a clean
screw top jar and shake to combine, set
aside.
3. Place lettuce leaves, shallots, cherry
tomatoes and cashew nuts into a salad
serving bowl, set aside.
4. Heat the Wok on setting HIGH SEAR, add
oil then cook prawns in batches for 3-5
minutes.
5. Add prawns and mango to lettuce mixture,
drizzle with dressing and toss the salad
before serving.
NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.
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Spicy pork and chilli salad
Mussels in tomato and garlic sauce
Serves 4
Serves 4-6
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon Thai green curry paste
300g pork mince
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
½ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
1 small iceberg lettuce, shredded
2 tomatoes, sliced
Fresh coriander leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 Spanish onions, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 cup/250ml white wine
600ml jar tomato pasta sauce
1kg fresh mussels, debearded and scrubbed
¼ cup basil leaves, torn, for serving
Freshly ground black pepper, optional
1. Heat Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add oil
and curry paste, stir fry for 2 minutes.
. Add pork mince and garlic, stir fry until
brown and crumbly.
3. Reduce heat to setting 6, stir in brown
sugar and fish sauce, stir fry until liquid
has evaporated, about 30 seconds. Stir in
chopped peanuts.
4. Arrange lettuce on serving plates. Spoon
pork mixture over lettuce, top with sliced
tomato and coriander.
1. Heat the Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add
the oil, onions and garlic, stir fry until onion
is soft.
. Add the wine and simmer until the liquid is
reduced by half.
3. Stir in tomato pasta sauce, cover with lid
and bring to the boil. Remove the lid.
4. Add mussels, cover with lid, reduce heat
to setting 8 and cook until mussels have
opened.
5. Place mussels into serving dish, drizzle
with sauce, sprinkle with basil leaves and
season if desired.
Serve with crusty bread and extra virgin olive
oil.
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Salt and pepper calamari
Serves 4 to 6
600g squid hoods
1 tablespoon ground Szechuan peppercorns
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 tablespoon corn flour
1 tablespoon plain flour
2 egg whites
Sunflower or vegetable oil, for shallow frying
Lime wedges, for serving
1. Cut squid hoods open, clean and remove quill
from squid hood. Pat dry with paper towel.
. Cut shallow diagonal slashes in a criss-cross
pattern on the inside of squid.
3. Cut into 5cm x 2cm pieces.
4. Combine Szechuan pepper, salt, cornflour,
plain flour and egg whites in a bowl. Mix until
smooth
5. Toss prepared squid in the egg white mixture,
shaking off excess.
. Heat 3-4 cups oil in Wok on setting 8 for 3 to
4 minutes.
7. Add squid in 4 batches, fry until golden brown
and crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain on absorbent
paper.
Sang choy bow (Chinese lettuce
rolls)
Serves 6
500g pork mince
1 egg yolk
½ cup bamboo shoots, finely sliced
¼ cup water chestnuts, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
4 Shiitake mushrooms, chopped
2 green shallots, finely sliced diagonally
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 small firm iceberg lettuce, leaves separated,
washed and dried
1. Combine pork mince, egg yolk and next 5
ingredients in a bowl.
. Heat the Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add
oil, then pork and vegetable mixture and
stir fry until pork is cooked and crumbly
3. Stir in the next 3 ingredients and cook for
1 minute.
4. Arrange lettuce leaves on serving plates.
Spoon mixture into lettuce and roll up for
eating.
Serve with lime wedges.
Do not cover Wok with lid when preheating or
shallow frying with oil.
NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.
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Stir fries
Kumera, zucchini, bean shoot and
tofu stir fry
Serves 4
1 tablespoon peanut oil
500g kumera, peeled and diced
1 zucchini, cut into matchstick pieces
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, finely sliced
100g bean shoots
150g firm tofu, cut into slices
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
1. Heat the Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add
oil, then add kumera and stir fry for 2
minutes, add zucchini, garlic and ginger,
stir fry for 1-2 minutes.
. Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to
setting 6 and cook for 2 minutes.
Serve with grilled chicken or pork.
Stir fried chinese green vegetables
Serves 4
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon garlic, peeled and crushed
1 bunch Chinese green vegetables, washed and
cut into 5cm lengths (for example: bok choy, choy
sum, Chinese broccoli)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1. Heat the Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add
oil, then garlic and vegetables, stir fry until
the vegetables have wilted slightly. Add soy
and oyster sauce and cook for 1 minute.
Singapore hokkien noodles
Serves 4 – 6
350g fresh Hokkien noodles
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
250g lean pork, thinly sliced
250g peeled, deveined green king prawns, halved
4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 small red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
3 teaspoons curry powder
4 x 60g eggs, lightly beaten
3 sticks celery, thinly sliced
2 carrots, cut into thin strips
½ cup/125ml chicken stock
2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
1 cup fresh bean shoots, for serving
4 green shallots, thinly sliced, for serving
1. Prepare noodles according to instructions
on packet, drain, set aside and keep warm.
. Heat Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add 1
tablespoon of oil, then add pork and stir fry
until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from Wok, set aside and keep
warm.
3. Add prawns to Wok, stir fry 3 to 4 minutes
or until golden brown and cooked. Remove
from Wok, set aside and keep warm.
4. Add remaining oil, then garlic, chilli and
curry powder, stir fry for 30 seconds. Add
eggs, continue stirring for 30 seconds.
5. Add celery and carrots, stir fry for 1 minute
. Add stock, sweet soy sauce, drained
noodles, pork and prawns, cook until
heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Serve topped with bean shoots and green
shallots
Serve as an accompaniment.
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Ginger and coriander calamari
Serves 4 - 6
1kg large squid tubes
1 tablespoon pureed fresh ginger
½ bunch coriander, including roots, washed and
roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 red capsicum, cut into triangles
1 punnet baby corn, halved
350g pkt fresh rice noodles
2 teaspoons sesame oil
½ bunch Thai basil leaves, washed
1. Cut squid hoods open, clean and remove
quill from hood.
. Make shallow cuts in criss-cross pattern
on the inside of squid, then cut into small
triangles.
3. Place ginger, coriander, fish sauce and
2 tablespoons of peanut oil into a food
processor and process to form a paste.
4. Place calamari in a bowl and mix with the
paste. Cover and marinate in refrigerator
for up to 24 hours.
5. Heat Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add
remaining oil, add calamari and stir fry in
batches until golden brown and cooked
through. Remove from Wok, set aside and
keep warm.
. Add capsicum and corn to Wok, stir fry for
1 minute. Add noodles and calamari, stir fry
until heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes
7. Mix in sesame oil and basil leaves just
before serving.
Serve with steamed rice
Stir fry prawns with snow peas and
oyster sauce
Serves 4-6
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 carrot, peeled and finely sliced
150g snow peas
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely sliced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
32 medium green prawns, peeled and de-veined
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 cup green shallots, sliced diagonally into 3cm pieces
1. Heat the Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add
oil, then add carrots and snow peas, stir fry
for 2-3 minutes. Remove, set aside, keep
warm.
. Add garlic and ginger to the Wok, cook for
1 minute then add the prawns and cook
until they turn red. Do not overcook.
3. Return vegetables to the Wok, add oyster
sauce and shallots, stir fry until the prawns
are coated with sauce.
Serve with steamed rice.
Stir fried seafood with rice noodles
Serves 4-6
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely sliced
1 tablespoon ginger, finely sliced
500g mixed seafood (Marinara Mix)
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 cup/250ml chicken stock
200g fresh rice noodles, sliced
250g can baby corn
Green shallots, diagonally sliced, for serving
1. Heat the Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add
oil, then add garlic and ginger, stir fry for 1
minute.
. Add seafood and stir fry for 1-2 minutes,
add soy sauce and stock, cover with lid and
bring to the boil. Remove the lid.
3. Add noodles and corn, cook 1 minute.
Serve with sliced green shallots.
NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.
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Satay prawns
Chilli chicken noodles
Serves 4 - 6
Serves 4
500g peeled, de-veined king prawns
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 small red chilli, finely chopped
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
¼ cup crunchy peanut butter
½ cup light coconut milk
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
½ cup/125ml water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Lemon wedges, for serving
1. Mix together prawns, coriander, cumin,
garlic and chilli in a bowl.
. Heat Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add 1
tablespoon of oil, add prawns and stir fry
in batches until golden brown and just
cooked. Remove prawns, set aside and
keep warm.
3. Reduce heat to setting 8, add remaining oil
and onion, stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until
golden brown.
4. Stir in peanut butter, coconut milk, soy
sauce, brown sugar and water, cover with
lid, bring to the boil. Reduce heat to setting
4 and simmer until mixture thickens, about
1 minute. If sauce becomes too thick add a
little extra water
5. Stir in prawns and lemon juice, cook until
prawns have heated through. Do not over
cook.
Serve with steamed rice and lemon wedges.
6 chicken thigh fillets, trimmed of fat
1 cup/250ml sweet chilli sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 sticks celery, finely sliced
2 carrots, cut into thin strips
6 green shallots, cut into 3cm lengths
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 cup/250ml chicken stock
450g pkt fresh Hokkien noodles
100g bean shoots, for serving
1. Marinate the chicken in the sweet chilli
sauce for 2 hours or overnight in the
refrigerator.
. Heat the Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add 1
tablespoon of oil, then add celery, carrots,
shallots and curry powder, stir fry for 2
minutes. Remove from Wok and set aside.
3. Drain chicken and reserve marinade.
4. Heat remaining oil in Wok, add chicken
and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until well
browned on both sides.
5. Add stock and reserved marinade to Wok,
cover with lid with vent in open position
and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to setting
4 and simmer for 15 minutes or until
chicken is cooked.
. In the meantime, prepare noodles
according to directions on packet and
drain.
7. Remove chicken from Wok and continue
simmering sauce until thickened slightly,
about 2 to 3 minutes. Cut chicken into thin
slices.
. Increase heat to setting 10. Add noodles,
stir fried vegetable mixture and chicken,
stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until
heated through.
Serve topped with bean shoots.
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Crispy lemon chicken
Chicken with plum sauce and bok choy
Serves 4
Serves 4-6
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon corn flour
600g chicken breast fillets, sliced into strips
1½ cups/750ml peanut oil
1 lemon, sliced
1 cup/250ml fresh lemon juice
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon corn flour, extra
2 tablespoons water
Salt, optional
1kg chicken thigh fillets, cut into strips
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium Spanish onion, diced
½ cup/125ml plum sauce
1 bunch bok choy, sliced
½ cup water chestnuts, sliced
1. Combine egg whites, ginger, garlic
and cornflour in a bowl, mix well. Add
chicken strips and toss to coat. Cover and
refrigerate for 1 hour.
. Heat the Wok on setting 8. Add oil and heat
for about 3 minutes. Add chicken strips in
batches and cook until golden brown and
crisp. Remove chicken from Wok and drain
on kitchen paper. Set aside and keep warm.
1. Place chicken, sherry and soy sauce in a bowl,
stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
. Heat the Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add oil,
then add onion and stir fry for 2 minutes.
3. Remove chicken from marinade, add to Wok
with plum sauce and cook for 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to setting 6 and cook for 7-8
minutes, stirring during cooking.
4. Add bok choy and water chestnuts and stir fry
until bok choy has wilted slightly.
Serve with steamed egg noodles.
3. Carefully remove oil from Wok. Add lemon
slices and brown lightly on each side, about
1 minute. Remove from Wok, set aside.
4. Reduce heat to setting 6. Add lemon juice,
sugar, soy sauce and honey, stir and bring
to boil. Blend extra cornflour with water
until smooth, add to Wok stirring until
sauce boils and thickens. Reduce heat to
setting 4 and simmer, stirring for 1 minute.
5. Return chicken to Wok, stir to coat with
sauce and cook for 1 minute to heat
through.
Serve chicken topped with lemon slices,
drizzled with remaining sauce and
accompanied by steamed Asian vegetables and
rice.
NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.
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Szechuan pork with rice noodles
Thai beef and spinach stir fry
Serves 4
Serves 4-6
200g rice stick noodles
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 teaspoons roasted chilli paste
4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 teaspoons brown sugar
½ cup/125ml beef stock
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
250g pork fillet, thinly sliced
4 green shallots cut into 3cm lengths
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 cup water chestnuts, sliced
1 small tray baby corn, cut into halves
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced
1 tablespoon ginger, finely diced
2 brown onions, peeled and sliced
2 red capsicums, trimmed and cut in strips
750g lean beef strips
150g baby spinach
¼ cup mint leaves
½ toasted cashews
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sweet Thai chilli sauce
1 teaspoon thinly sliced lemon grass
1. Prepare noodles according to directions on
packet. Drain and set aside.
1. Heat the Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add
1 tablespoon of oil, the add garlic, ginger
and onions, stir fry for 2 minutes. Add
the capsicum and stir fry for 2 minutes.
Remove vegetables, set aside and keep
warm.
. Combine the next 6 ingredients in a small
bowl. Set aside.
3. Heat Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add oil,
then add pork and stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes
or until cooked and golden brown.
4. Add shallots, ginger, water chestnuts and
corn, stir fry for 30 seconds.
5. Add soy sauce mixture and noodles, reduce
heat to setting 8, stir and heat through for
1-2 minutes.
Serve with steamed Asian green vegetables.
. Add remaining oil, then add the beef strips
in batches and stir fry for 1-2 minutes or
until beef is cooked and browned. Remove
each batch as it is cooked and allow Wok
to reheat in between batches.
3. Reduce heat to setting 6. Return vegetables
and beef to the Wok, add remaining
ingredients and stir to reheat until spinach
has wilted slightly.
Serve with steam rice tossed with shredded
coconut.
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Mongolian lamb
Teriyaki beef
Serves 4 – 6
Serves 4-6
750g lean lamb, cut into strips
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry
½ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornflour
2-3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
½ bunch green shallots, cut into 2cm lengths
1 red capsicum, trimmed and sliced
3 tablespoons peanut oil
750g beef strips
¼ cup soy sauce
1½ tablespoons mirin (rice wine)
2 teaspoons sake (or mirin)
2 teaspoons caster sugar
1 carrot, finely sliced
1 zucchini, cut into batons
150g spinach leaves
1. Place lamb strips, 1 tablespoon of soy
sauce and 1 tablespoon of rice wine in a
bowl, stir to coat lamb. Cover and marinate
in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
. Place salt, sugar, sesame oil, cornflour and
remaining soy sauce and rice wine into a
small bowl, mix well. Set aside.
3. Heat Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add 1
tablespoon of oil, then add garlic, chilli,
onion, shallots and capsicum, stir fry for 2
minutes. Remove from Wok, set aside and
keep warm.
1. Place beef strips, soy, mirin, sake and
sugar into a bowl, cover and marinate in
refrigerator for 4 hours.
. Heat the Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add
1 tablespoon of oil, then add 1⁄3 of the beef
strips and stir fry until well browned, about 2
minutes, remove, set aside and keep warm.
Repeat with remaining oil and beef strips.
3. Add carrot and zucchini, stir fry for 2
minutes. Return beef strips to the Wok then
add spinach. Stir fry until spinach has just
wilted.
Serve with steamed new potatoes.
4. Add remaining oil to the Wok, add lamb
in three batches and stir fry until well
browned, about 2 minutes per batch.
5. Return all meat to Wok with sauce mixture
and vegetables. Cook stirring until heated
through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Serve with steamed rice.
NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.
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Curries and Rice Dishes
Paella
Serves 6 - 8
2 tablespoons olive oil
500g chicken thigh or breast fillet, cut into large
chunks
1 chorizo sausage, sliced
1 large red onion, peeled and finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 red capsicum, trimmed and cut into 1.5cm chunks
1 green capsicum, trimmed and cut into 1.5cm chunks
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
350g Arborio or Calasparra rice
6 cups/1½ litres chicken stock
400g can diced tomatoes
250g peeled, de-veined green king prawns
185g green beans, cut into 2cm lengths
12 fresh mussels in shell, cleaned and de-bearded
Salt and pepper, optional
Lemon wedges, for serving
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
1. Heat Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add 1
tablespoon of oil, then add chicken, stir fry for
4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove
from Wok, set aside and keep warm.
. Add chorizo sausage and stir fry 1 to 2 minutes
or until golden brown and crisp, remove from
Wok, set aside and keep warm.
3. Add remaining oil, then add onion, garlic and
capsicums, stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add paprika and rice and cook stirring for 1
minute.
5. Add stock and tomatoes, cover with lid and
bring to the boil. Reduce heat to between
settings 4 and 6. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Remove the lid.
. Add chicken pieces, mix well, cover with lid
and cook 5 minutes. Remove the lid.
7. Add prawns and beans, mix well. Place
mussels on top of ingredients in the Wok,
cover with lid and cook for 9 to 10 minutes or
until mussels have opened and prawns are
cooked. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Season with salt and pepper if required.
Serve paella with lemon wedges and chopped
parsley.
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NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.
Curries and Rice Dishes continued
Chicken, spinach and pine nut
risotto
Serves 4 -6
50g pine nuts
1 bunch English spinach, washed and roughly
chopped
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon/20g butter
400g Arborio rice
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
7 cups/1¾ litres chicken stock
2 tablespoons pesto
500g roasted chicken, shredded
Salt and freshly ground pepper, optional
1
⁄3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
1. Heat Wok on setting 6. Add pine nuts, stir
fry until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from Wok
. Add spinach and water to Wok, cook for
about 1 minute or until spinach has wilted
slightly. Remove spinach from Wok and
drain. Remove any liquid from Wok.
3. Increase the heat to setting 8. Add oil and
butter, stir in rice and garlic, cook stirring
until garlic begins to change colour, about
1½ minutes.
4. Reduce heat to setting 4-6. Add 1 cup
of chicken stock, stirring until liquid is
absorbed.
5. Continue adding stock, about ½ cup at a
time, stirring until each addition is
absorbed and 5 cups stock have been
added.
. Add remaining 2 cups stock, stir well
and cover with lid. Cook until all liquid
is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes and
mixture is cooked and soft but rice grains
still retaining shape.
7. Add spinach, pesto and chicken, mix well.
Stir until heated through. Add a little extra
water or stock if needed. Season to taste
with salt and pepper.
Nasi Goreng (Indonesian fried rice)
Serves 4
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
½ teaspoon dried chilli
12 medium green prawns, peeled and diced
3 x 60g eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup cooked chicken breast, diced
4 cups cooked jasmine rice, cooled
½ cup/125ml water
¼ cup chopped green shallots
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
1. Heat the Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add oil,
then add garlic, ginger, chilli and prawns,
stir fry for 2 minutes. Add eggs to mixture
and stir until cooked.
. Stir chicken into mixture, then stir in rice
and water and cook to heat through.
3. Stir in shallots and soy sauces, cook for 1
minute before serving.
Serve Nasi Goreng as an accompaniment or an
entrée.
Serve sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.
NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.
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Curries and Rice Dishes continued
Thai green chicken curry
Madras style eggplant curry
Serves 4-6
Serves 4
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 brown onion, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon diced ginger
1½ tablespoons Thai green curry paste
800g chicken thigh fillets, diced
1 cup/250ml chicken stock
1½ cups/375ml coconut cream
200g bamboo shoots
1 punnet cherry tomatoes
1
⁄3 cup coriander leaves
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons finely chopped or grated fresh ginger
1 small red chilli, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds, optional
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
750g eggplant, trimmed and diced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
4 tomatoes, diced
¾ cup/190ml water
1 cup cooked chick peas
200ml natural yoghurt
1. Heat the Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add
oil and onion, cook until onion begins to
brown.
. Add garlic, ginger and curry paste, cook
until oil separates from the curry paste.
3. Add chicken and stir to coat with paste
mixture. Add stock and coconut cream,
cover with lid and bring to the boil. Reduce
heat to setting 4, cook for 20 minutes or
until chicken is cooked. Remove the lid.
4. Add remaining ingredients and cook
uncovered for 5 minutes.
Serve with steamed jasmine rice.
1. Heat Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add oil,
then add onion, garlic, ginger, chilli and
spices, stir fry for 2 minutes.
. Add eggplant, stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes or
until well browned.
3. Add fish sauce, tomatoes and water.
Reduce heat to setting 6, cover with lid and
cook for about 4 minutes or until eggplant
is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove the
lid.
4. Add chickpeas, heat for 1 minute. Turn
appliance to off and stir yoghurt through
mixture.
Serve with steamed basmati rice.
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NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.
Curries and Rice Dishes continued
Beef rogan josh curry
Moroccan lamb tagine
Serves 6-8
Serves 6-8
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1½ kg chuck steak, diced
1 brown onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons Rogan Josh curry paste
2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
4 cups/1 litre beef stock
Salt, optional
1. Heat the Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add 1
tablespoon of oil, then add 1⁄3 of the steak
and stir fry until well browned, about 2
minutes, remove, set aside and keep warm.
Repeat with remaining oil and steak.
. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in curry paste, cook for 1 minute.
3. Add tomatoes and stock, cover with lid and
bring to the boil. Remove the lid.
4. Reduce heat to setting 4, cover with lid
with the steam vent open and simmer for 1
hour. Season to taste if desired.
Serve with yoghurt and steamed basmati rice.
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 brown onions, peeled and finely chopped
500g lamb, trimmed and cut into 1.5cm cubes
1½ teaspoons ground cumin
1½ teaspoons ground coriander
1½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon mild paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
2 sticks celery, finely chopped
½ cup red lentils, washed and rinsed
½ cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar, well packed
4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
5 cups/1¼ litres water
400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Steamed cous cous, for serving
1. Heat the Wok on setting HIGH SEAR. Add 2
tablespoons of oil, then add onions and stir
fry until golden brown, about 1 minute.
. Add the lamb and stir fry for 2 minutes or
until browned
3. Stir remaining oil and spices into lamb and
onions and cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in next 7 ingredients, cover with lid
and bring to the boil.
5. Reduce heat to setting 4 and cook for
50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally during
cooking, especially near end of cooking
time. If mixture begins to thicken, stir in a
little extra water. Remove the lid.
. Stir in chickpeas, cover with lid and cook a
further 5 minutes.
7. Serve with steamed cous cous.
While cooking wet dishes with the lid on, the
Wok will turn on and off during the cooking
process, as the appliance is thermostatically
controlled.
NOTE: All recipes use Australian Standard Measuring Cups and Spoons.
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Model: BEW300 Issue 1/08