Breville BEF450, Instruction Booklet

Page 1: ... brochure may vary slightly from the actual product BEF450 Issue A11 Australian Customers Mail PO Box 22 Botany NSW 2019 AUSTRALIA Phone 1300 139 798 Fax 02 9384 9601 Email Customer Service askus breville com au New Zealand Customers Mail Private Bag 94411 Botany Manukau 2163 Auckland NEW ZEALAND Phone 0800 273 845 Fax 0800 288 513 Email Customer Service askus breville com au Breville Customer Ser...

Page 2: ...BEF450 the Thermal Pro Non stick Instruction Booklet ...

Page 3: ...CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new Breville Thermal Pro Non stick ...

Page 4: ...3 Contents 4 Breville recommends safety first 6 Know your Thermal Pro Non stick 8 Operating your Thermal Pro Non stick 11 Care cleaning 14 Cooking techniques tips 19 Recipes ...

Page 5: ...be Ensure the cord is not touching the hot pan To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord or Temperature Control Probe in water or any other liquid Ensure the Temperature Control Probe has cooled before removing from the appliance Always remove Temperature Control Probe before cleaning the appliance Only the Temperature Control Probe included with the frypan must be used If using plasti...

Page 6: ...tre for examination and or repair Any maintenance other than cleaning should be performed at an authorised Breville Service Centre This appliance is for household use only Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use Do not use in moving vehicles or boats Do not use outdoors The installation of a residual current device safety switch is recommended to provide additional safety protect...

Page 7: ...KNOW your Thermal Pro Non stick ...

Page 8: ...n of meat probe D Cast stainless steel handles E Cast in butterfly element 2400 watts of power provides even distribution of heat over the entire cooking surface F Premium non stick cooking surface For Easy Cleaning G Non slip feet H Pan tilt lever I Precise variable temperature control With 15 heat settings including SEAR J Trivet For steaming and roasting K Pouring Spout B F E K I H G A C D J ...

Page 9: ...OPERATING your Thermal Pro Non stick ...

Page 10: ...etely dry To do this shake out excess water then wipe the interior of the socket with a dry cloth 2 Turn the dial on the Temperature Control Probe clockwise to the desired setting The red heating light on the probe will illuminate 3 The red heating light will remain illuminated until the frypan reaches the desired temperature Once the temperature has been reached the red light will cycle On and Of...

Page 11: ...be settings DIAL SETTING USES 2 6 Keeping food warm basting 6 8 Slow cooking e g casseroles curries and soups Cooking roasts 8 12 Browning nuts Shallow frying Pancakes and crepes Rice and pasta 12 14 Sealing steaks and roasts 14 High Sear Cakes and self saucing puddings ...

Page 12: ...CARE CLEANING for your Thermal Pro Non stick ...

Page 13: ...tubborn spots with a soft plastic washing pad or nylon washing brush Rinse and dry thoroughly Removing discolouration of the non stick surface 1 Combine 2 tablespoons bicarbonate of soda cup household bleach 1 cup water 2 Pour into the frypan place lid on with the vent closed and simmer for 5 10 minutes 3 Clean in a well ventilated area and avoid breathing in the vapours Wash as directed before re...

Page 14: ... the probe If damage is suspected return the temperature control probe to your nearest Breville Service Centre for inspection TIP For convenient storage of the temperature probe line the frypan with 2 sheets of kitchen paper and place the probe on the kitchen paper This will ensure the probe and plug don t scratch the surface ...

Page 15: ...COOKING TECHNIQUES TIPS for your Breville Thermal Pro Non stick ...

Page 16: ...hes approx 400 500g to prevent overloading pan and allowing the meat to stew in its juice resulting in tougher meat When adding meat strips to the frypan the meat should sizzle Stir fry strips for 1 2 minutes per batch Any longer will toughen the meat Remove each batch once cooked and allow the frypan to reheat before stir frying the next By cooking in small batches the heat of the frypan remains ...

Page 17: ...ods to avoid splattering Cook food in batches to ensure crispness Drain cooked foods on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil Never leave your frypan unattended while shallow frying Allow oil to cool completely before removing from the frypan Vegetable canola or rice bran oil is recommended for shallow frying Pan frying Recommended temperature probe setting Searing meat 14 SEAR Medium heat 10 12 Used...

Page 18: ...with sliced roast meat Vegetables Cut into even sized pieces Add to the frypan 40 65 minutes before serving For crispier vegetables remove the meat and increase the heat for the last few minutes before cooking Roasting times The following times are for dishes that are well done Reduce temperatures by 5 minutes for medium and 10 minutes for rare COOKING TIME INGREDIENTS Pork 30 40 minutes 500g afte...

Page 19: ...to be cooked evenly Steaming Recommended temperature control probe setting 8 10 Steaming is the healthiest of cooking techniques It retains the food s texture flavour vitamins and minerals which may otherwise be lost in the cooking water Steaming consists of cooking food by setting it above a hot boiling liquid and letting the steam from the liquid literally cook the food When steaming always make...

Page 20: ...RECIPES ...

Page 21: ...nd parsley and continue cooking for a further 2 minutes Reduce heat to setting 5 cover and continue cooking for 15 20 minutes stirring occasionally until eggplant is soft and sauce has reduced and thickened 4 Season to taste with salt and pepper Serve warm or cold as a dip with warmed flat bread or as a sauce for steak or grilled chicken Caramelised onion jam Makes 2 cups INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons...

Page 22: ... and gradually add to hot soup stirring constantly with a wooden spoon Cook for 2 minutes until white ribbons swirl through the soup Stir in sesame oil and half the green onion Ladle hot soup into bowls serve topped with extra green onions Chunky minestrone soup Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 large carrot diced 1 stick celery dic...

Page 23: ... blend or process soup until smooth 4 Reheat soup in the frypan on setting 6 or until hot Stir in coconut milk just before serving 5 Ladle hot soup into soup bowls and top with chopped coriander Smoked salmon creamed eggs Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 eggs cup thickened cream Freshly ground black pepper 40g butter 150g smoked salmon chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives method 1 Place eggs and crea...

Page 24: ...h heat until sugar has dissolved Stir in fish sauce and cool completely Just before serving stir through cucumber and chilli 2 Dice fish into large cubes and place into the bowl of a food processor along with curry paste fish sauce white sugar and egg white Using the pulse button process ingredients until mixture is smooth 3 Tip mixture into a bowl and mix through finely shredded kaffir lime leave...

Page 25: ...re cooked to your liking Serve hot with thick cut toast Ham and herbed cheese omelette Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 eggs separated 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper 40g butter 120g ham thinly sliced into strips 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1 tomato finely diced cup grated cheddar cheese method 1 Combine egg yolks milk mustard in a small bowl and sea...

Page 26: ...f Then cut between the smaller legs to make 4 pieces Crack the large nippers with crab crackers this will help the heat get into the shell 2 Place stock and saffron in a saucepan and heat gently to infuse Cover and keep warm 3 Heat half the oil in frypan on setting 12 Cook whole prawns until just cooked through remove and set aside Add crabs and cook 5 minutes or until just changing colour Remove ...

Page 27: ...cut potato chips and aioli STEAMED MISO SALMON Serves 4 6 INGREDIENTS L cup white miso cup mirin 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 teaspoons sesame oil 6 x 250g salmon fillets skin removed and pin boned 2 bunches thin asparagus trimmed Toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions to serve Steamed short grain rice to serve method 1 Preheat frypan on setting SEAR and fill with a minimum of 1 litre of wate...

Page 28: ...ed chicken breast or even more vegetables Ricotta pancakes Makes 8 INGREDIENTS 3 eggs 200g fresh ricotta cup milk 3 4 cup self raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons caster sugar Unsalted butter for greasing method 1 Place eggs ricotta and milk into a large bowl and mix well to combine 2 Sift flour and baking powder together and add sugar Make a well into the centre of dry ingredient...

Page 29: ...d crumbs 1 clove garlic crushed L cup coarsely chopped coriander 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon curry powder Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 cups vegetable oil Yoghurt mint and cucumber sauce 375ml plain Greek yoghurt 1 Lebanese cucumber seeded and grated 2 tablespoons chopped mint Salt to taste method 1 To make the yoghurt sauce stir together ingredients and season with salt 2 Pl...

Page 30: ...ess liquid Dice into 3cm squares Set aside 2 To make the peanut sauce combine the peanut butter water garlic and ginger in a small saucepan and heat gently over medium heat until smooth and hot Add soy and kecjap manis and stir until combined You may need to add more water if sauce is too thick Remove and set aside 3 Heat oil in the frypan on setting 14 Cook tofu for 2 3 minutes until golden Remov...

Page 31: ...e balls onto a tray lined with a baking paper cover and rest for 20 minutes 3 Heat oil in the frypan on setting 8 Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened Remove and set aside to cool Wash and wipe out frying pan 4 Combine cooled onion with cheeses and salt and pepper Rinse and dry spinach well and set aside 5 On a large piece of baking paper roll one piece of dough to a 3mm thick rectang...

Page 32: ...a tray lined with a baking paper cover and rest for 20 minutes 3 Heat oil in frypan setting 8 Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened Add lamb mince and cook stirring until browned add spices and passata Cook for 10 15 minutes or until mixture is thick Remove and allow to cool Wash and wipe out frying pan 4 Combine cheeses and spinach set aside 5 On a large piece of baking paper roll one...

Page 33: ... veined small Chinese cabbage finely shredded 6 cups cold cooked long grain rice cup kejap manis 2 tablespoons soy sauce 4 green onions sliced Garnish with thinly sliced cucumber and carrot strips and crisp fried Asian shallots method 1 Heat half the oil in the frypan on setting 10 2 Beat eggs together until well mixed and foamy Pour in frying pan and tilt pan to spread egg to form a thin omelette...

Page 34: ...top of the fish Garnish with coriander sprigs and green onion and serve immediately with steam rice Roast garlic and rosemary lamb Serves 4 6 INGREDIENTS 1 7kg leg of lamb 3 cloves garlic cut into thin slivers 6 8 rosemary sprigs Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 pickling onions halved Gravy 1 tablespoon oil 2 tablespoons plain flour cup red wine 1 cups chicken sto...

Page 35: ...pped coriander method 1 Heat oil in the frypan on setting 8 10 Add onion and cook for 3 4 minutes or until softened Add mince in batches and cook stirring until brown and crumbly 2 Stir in spices and tomato paste and cook for 1 2 minutes Add beans and stock and mix well Bring to the boil Reduce heat to setting 7 and simmer uncovered stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until lamb mixture thicke...

Page 36: ...d cook 10 15 minutes 5 Remove from pan cover loosely with foil and allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving Family Bolognaise Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed 1kg lean beef mince 1 cup red wine L cup tomato paste 2 x 400g can diced tomato 1 carrot grated 1 litre beef stock 1 bay leaf Salt and freshly ground black pepper method 1 ...

Page 37: ...aining beef 5 Heat remaining oil in the frypan on setting 10 and cook onion garlic and black beans for 1 2 minutes Add reserved marinade and bring to the boil Return beef strips and add asparagus to frypan and toss to coat and heat through 6 Blend cornflour with 1 tablespoon of cold water and add to pan Stir until thickened and meat is hot and cooked Serve immediately with steamed rice Beef Burger...

Page 38: ... and squeeze over lime juice Serve with steamed jasmine rice Creamy chicken with bacon thyme Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2kg chicken pieces skin removed 3 4 cup plain flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper cup olive oil 2 leeks washed and finely sliced 4 rashers bacon rind removed and chopped 300g button mushrooms 3 4 sprigs thyme 2 cups chicken stock cup sour cream method 1 Wipe chicken pieces with ...

Page 39: ... cooked when tested with a skewer Carefully remove from frying pan stand for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack 4 To make butterscotch sauce combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer over a low heat until combined Serve individual puddings with sauce and vanilla ice cream Golden syrup dumplings Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 cups self raising flour 120g unsalted butter 2 eggs L cup...

Page 40: ...engths 270g fresh dates seeds removed chopped 300g fresh or frozen mixed berries method 1 Heat the frypan on setting 6 Add butter sugar cinnamon and vanilla bean and cup water Stir until butter and sugar have melted and syrupy 2 Add apples and pears and toss to coat in syrup Cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes 3 Stir in rhubarb and berries cover and cook for a further 5 minutes or until fruit...