Cookware

Microwave-

Comments

 

 

safe

 

 

 

 

 

Glass jars

Must remove the lid. Suitable for

 

 

 

warming only.

 

 

 

Metal

 

 

Dishes

May cause arcing or fire.

• Freezer bag twist ties

 

 

 

 

Paper

 

 

Plates, cups, napkins

For short cooking times and warming.

 

and kitchen paper

 

Also to absorb excess moisture.

Recycled paper

May cause arcing.

 

 

 

Plastic

 

 

Containers

Particularly if heat-resistant

 

 

 

thermoplastic. Some other plastics

 

 

 

may warp or discolour at high

 

 

 

temperatures. Do not use Melamine

 

 

 

plastic.

Cling film

Can be used to retain moisture.

 

 

 

Should not touch the food. Take care

 

 

 

when removing the film as hot steam

 

 

 

will escape.

Freezer bags

✓ ✗

Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should

 

 

 

not be airtight. Prick with a fork, if

 

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

Wax or grease-proof

Can be used to retain moisture and

paper

 

prevent spattering.

 

 

 

 

: Recommended

 

 

✓✗

: Use caution

 

 

: Unsafe

COOKING GUIDE

MICROWAVES

Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat and sugar content.

The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food.

COOKING

Cookware for microwave cooking:

Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency. Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel, aluminium and copper, but they can penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic as well as paper and wood. So food must never be cooked in metal containers.

Food suitable for microwave cooking:

Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard, soups, steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave oven. Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would normally be prepared on a hob. Melting butter or chocolate, for example (see the chapter with tips, techniques and hints).

Covering during cooking

To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises as steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in different ways: e.g. with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film.

Standing times

After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature to even out within the food.

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