Cooking Techniques

Spacing

Individual foods, such as baked potatoes, cup- cakes and appetizers, will cook more evenly if placed in the oven equal distances apart. When possible, arrange foods in a circular pattern.

Covering

As with conventional cooking, moisture evapo- rates during microwave cooking. Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used for a tighter seal. When using plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by fold- ing back part of the plastic wrap from the edge of the dish to allow steam to escape. Loosen or remove plastic wrap as recipe directs for stand time. When removing plastic wrap covers, as well as any glass lids, be careful to remove them away from you to avoid steam burns. Various degrees of moisture retention are also obtained by using wax paper or paper towels. However, unless specified, a recipe is cooked covered.

Cooking Techniques

Shielding

Thin areas of meat and poultry cook more quickly than meaty portions. To prevent overcooking, these thin areas can be shielded with strips of aluminum foil. Wooden toothpicks may be used to hold the foil in place.

Timing

A range in cooking time is given in each recipe. The time range compensates for the uncontrol- lable differences in food shapes, starting temper- ature and regional preferences. Always cook food for the minimum cooking time given in a recipe and check for doneness. If the food is under- cooked, continue cooking. It is easier to add time to an undercooked product. Once the food is overcooked, nothing can be done.

Stirring

Stirring is usually necessary during microwave cooking. We have noted when stirring is helpful, using the words once, twice, frequently or occa- sionally to describe the amount of stirring neces- sary. Always bring the cooked outside edges toward the center and the less cooked center por- tions toward the outside of the dish.

Rearranging

Rearrange small items such as chicken pieces, shrimp, hamburger patties or pork chops. Rearrange pieces from the edge to the center and pieces from the center to the edge of the dish.

Turning

It is not possible to stir some foods to redistribute the heat. At times, microwave energy will concen- trate in one area of a food. To help insure even cooking, these foods need to be turned. Turn over large foods, such as roasts or turkeys, halfway through cooking.

Stand Time

Most foods will continue to cook by conduction after the microwave oven is turned off. In meat cookery, the internal temperature will rise 5°F to 15°F (3°C to 8°C), if allowed to stand, tented with foil, for 10 to 15 minutes. Casseroles and vegetables need a shorter amount of standing time, but this standing time is necessary to allow foods to complete cooking to the center without overcooking on the edges.

Testing Doneness

The same tests for doneness used in convention- al cooking may be used for microwave cooking. Meat is done when fork-tender or splits at fibers. Chicken is done when juices are clear yellow and drumstick moves freely. Fish is done when it flakes and is opaque. Cake is done when a tooth- pick or cake tester is inserted and comes out clean. Candy is done when it reaches the proper temperature for each stage of crystallization.

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Panasonic NN-S433BL Spacing, Covering, Shielding, Timing, Stirring, Rearranging, Turning, Stand Time, Testing Doneness
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NN-S433BL, NN-S433WL specifications

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In conclusion, the Panasonic NN-S433BL and NN-S433WL microwave ovens bring innovation and practicality to your kitchen. With features like Inverter Technology, One-Touch Sensor Cook, and a user-friendly interface, these models are designed for modern cooking and convenience, making meal preparation quicker and easier than ever. Whether you’re reheating leftovers or whipping up a gourmet meal, these microwaves are reliable companions in the kitchen.
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