Microwave

Microwave

Unacceptable dishes
1. Metal
2. Dishes with silver/gold
Acceptable dishes
1. Paper
2. Plastic
3. Glass
4. Microwavable dishes
Acceptable coverings
1. 1.Paper Towels
  1. absorb moisture, spatters & spills
2. 2. Wax Paper
  1. holds in some of the moisture
3. 3. Plastic Wrap
  1. hold in moisture
Foods that should not be microwaved
1. Eggs in shells, pancakes, popcorn (w/o fat), canning foods, deep-fry foods, large amounts of food
Techniques for Microwaving
1. Stirring
2. Turning Over
3. Standing Time
4. Sheilding
5. Covering
6. Arrange food in circle
7. Rotating
8. Pricking
9. Select foods the same size
Cooking Tips
1. never put metal in microwave, cover food
  1. Volume of food increases cook & stand time
    1. Round containers cook more evenly, stir while cooking
2. Food still cooking in standing time
  1. Prevent burning: hot container, piece with fork, lifting cover can cause burn, careful of steam
Cooking Hints
1. cook time is less for food at room temp
2. Density affects cook time
3. boney chicken on outside
4. enter food by outside edges
Advantages
1. Warms up leftovers (faster, retains nutrients, tastes better)
2. Defrosts meat (turn food, separate, large items stand, use immediately)
3. Soften brown sugar, plump raisins, freshen snacks & chips, eliminates extra oils & fats
How it Works
1. Magnetron: produces microwaves
  1. Molecules in food vibrate, causing heat
    1. Use potholders
    2. Microwaves bounce off sides of oven
      1. Food doesn't stop cooking when removed
        Allow standing time to finish cooking
        Use both microwave oven & stove for best meal prep
        Some foods don't cook well in microwave

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	Created by savannahpheanis about 9 years ago