Zusammenfassung der Ressource
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
- 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
- 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
- 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