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Microwave Cooking
- Microwaves are sent into a stirrer, which scatters the waves around in order to cook the food.
- Water molecules act as magnets, heating the food around it.
- Heat distribution can be uneven, so stir often.
- Microwaves bounce off the sides of the oven, so make sure the thickest parts of the food are near the edges.
- Only some types of dishes are safe in the microwave.
- Glass, ceramic, paper, and microwave-safe plastic are the only dishes one should use in the mocrowave.
- NEVER put metal in the microwave!!
- Cooking in the microwave is sometimes faster and easier than cooking in a conventional oven.
- Certain foods shouldn't be cooked in the microwave
- You should take caution when cooking things with skins, like sausages or potatoes, because steam can build up inside and cause the food to explode.
- Popcorn alone does not have enough moisture, but combining it with an oil does the trick.
- Deep fried foods can't have their fat levels controlled.
- Microwaves cook the food entirely, but it cooks too quickly to
- Food gets cooked quickly, but it doesn't brown.
- Use sauces or other toppings to mask the paler foods.
- Microwaves are excellent for reheating certain leftovers.
- Since microwaves have no heat source, paper towels can be used to cover dishes to prevent splattering.
- The microwave has many uses aside from just heating food.
- Put a cup of water in with brown sugar to soften.
- You can freshen stale chips and other snacks.
- You can defrost meat in the microwave in a dish.