Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Microwave
- Warms up leftovers
- faster
- retains nurtients
- tastes better
- Defrosts Meat
- turn the food
- separate the food
- allow large items to stand for complete defrosting
- use immediately
- Acceptable Dishes
- paper
- plastic
- glass
- microwavable dishes
- Unacceptable Dishes
- metal
- dishes with gold or silver on it
- Acceptable Coverings
- paper towels: to absorb moisture, spatters, and spills
- wax paper: hold sin some of the moisture
- plastic wrap: hold in moisture
- Foods that shouldn't be microwaved
- egg in shells: explode or burst when heat builds up
- pancakes: they don't get a crust on them.
- popcorn: not enough moisture in regular popcorn(unless you add fat)
- canning foods: does not get high enough in temperature or have enough presure
- deep-fry foods: fat temperature can not be controlled.
- large amounts of food: takes too long, not as efficient
- Techniques for Microwaving
- stirring: to pull heated part of the food to the center
- turning over: to microwave all sides.
- standing time: to allow the foods to complete its cooking(place directly on counter)
- shielding: small pieces of foil used to cover wings or legs of poultry(deflects microwaves away from that part.
- covering: retains nutrients, holds in moisture, speeds up cooking
- arrange food in circular shape: to make cooking even.
- rotating
- pricking: (egg yolks and potatoes) to keep from exploding
- select foods of the same size: cooks evenly