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cooking guide
MICROWAVES
Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its
water, fat and sugar content.
The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid
movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks
the food.
COOKING
Cookware for microwave cooking:
Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum
eciency. Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel,
aluminium and copper, but they can penetrate through ceramic, glass,
porcelain and plastic as well as paper and wood. So food must never be
cooked in metal containers.
Food suitable for microwave cooking:
Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or
frozen vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces,
custard, soups, steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be
cooked in a microwave oven. Generally speaking, microwave cooking is
ideal for any food that would normally be prepared on a hob. Melting butter
or chocolate, for example (see the chapter with tips, techniques and hints).
Covering during cooking
To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water
rises as steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in
dierent ways: e.g. with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable
cling film.
Standing times
After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the
temperature to even out within the food.
Reheating Liquids and Food
Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating.
Food Portion Power
Time
(min.)
Standing
time (min.)
Instructions
Drinks
(coee, tea
and water)
150 ml
(1 cup)
800 W 1-1½ 1-2 Pour into cup
and reheat
uncovered. Put
cup/ mug in
the centre of
turntable. Keep
in microwave
oven during
standing time
and stir well.
250 ml
(1 mug)
1½-2
Soup
(chilled)
250 g 800 W 3-3½ 2-3 Pour into a
deep ceramic
plate. Cover
with plastic lid.
Stir well after
reheating. Stir
again before
serving.
Stew
(chilled)
350 g 600 W 5½ -6½ 2-3 Put stew in a
deep ceramic
plate. Cover
with plastic lid.
Stir occasionally
during reheating
and again
before standing
and serving.
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