microwave notes

microwave notes

1. unacceptable coverings for the microwave

   • 1.metal
   • 2.dishes with gold or silver on it

2. Food that should not be microwaved

   • 1.eggs in shells
   • 2.pancakes
   • 3.popcorn
   • 4.canned foods
   • 5.deep-fry foods
   • 6.large amounts of food

3. Techniques for microwaving

   • 1.stirring
   • 2.turning over
   • 4.sheiling
   • 3.standing time
   • 5.covering
   • 6.Arrange food in circular shape
   • 7.rotating
   • 8.pricking
   • 9.select foods of the same size

4. do this when cooking in a microwave oven.

   • Use pothholders to avoid burns. Dishes in a microwave oven do get warm
   • Larger amounts of food will need a longer time to cook
   • use sauces,herbes, or toppings to make pale foods look better