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| Cookware | Microwave- |
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| Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and | |
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| The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of | ||
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| these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food. |
• | Fine glassware | ✓ |
| Can be used to warm foods or liquids. |
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| Cookware for microwave cooking: |
• | Glass jars | ✓ |
| Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming |
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| Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency. | |
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| Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel, aluminium and copper, but |
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| they can penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic as well as paper and | |
• | Dishes | ✗ |
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| Food suitable for microwave cooking: | ||||||
• | Freezer bag twist | ✗ |
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| Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen | |||
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| vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard, soups, | |
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| steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave oven. | ||
• | Plates, cups, | ✓ |
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| Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would normally be | ||||||
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• | Recycled paper | ✗ |
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| To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises as | ||
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| steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in different ways: e.g. | |||||
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| After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature to even | |||
• | Cling film | ✓ |
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• | Freezer bags | ✓ ✗ |
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✓ | : Recommended | ✓✗ | : Use caution | ✗ : Unsafe |
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| English - 28 | |||||