Microwaves

Microwaves

1. when cooking in a microwave

   • Arrange so thickest parts of food are toward the side of the oven.
   • Larger amounts of food will need more time to cook
   • Pierce foods with skin to let steam escape.
   • Use potholders to avoid burns. Dishes in a microwave get warm.

2. How microwaves work

   • Cannot go through metal, but can go through glass, ceramic, plastic or paper.
   • Microwaves bounce off the sides of the oven.
   • Heat is inside the food, so food doesn't stop cooking when you turn off the oven
   • Foods cook quickly, and most do not have time to browm

3. Advantages

   • faster
   • retains nutrients
   • Tastes better
   • warms up leftovers

4. technique

   • Stirring
   • Covering
   • Rotating
   • Pricking