Microwave

Microwave

magnetron- electronic vacuum tubes
microwaves cause molecules in food to vibrate this creates heat to cook food
microwaves bounce off the sides of the oven
foods cook quickly
1. most do not have time to brown
the more food you are cooking the less energy there is for each item
a microwave oven has no heating element
1. steam can build up inside confined areas
use sauces herbs or topping to make pale foods look better
the high fat content of cheese attracts microwaves
1. when heating large quantites of cheese use less than 100 percent power so that outside edges will not get too hot before the inside
rearrange foods while they are cooking
use glass, ceramic or plastic dishes that are safe in the microwave oven
plastic wrap, paper towels, an wax paper can be used to cover food and help reduce splatters
use potholders to avoid burns
it is not quicker to cook foods like rice of noodles in a microwave oven. Some foods such as bread, do not cook well in a microwave oven

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