Cookware

Microwave-

Comments

 

 

 

safe

 

 

Fine glassware

Can be used to warm foods or

 

 

 

liquids. Delicate glass may break

 

 

 

or crack if heated suddenly.

Glass jars

Must remove the lid. Suitable for

 

 

 

warming only.

 

Metal

 

 

 

Dishes

May cause arcing or fire.

Freezer bag twist

 

 

 

ties

 

 

 

Paper

 

 

 

Plates, cups,

For short cooking times and

 

napkins and kitchen

 

warming. Also to absorb excess

 

paper

 

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

paper

 

and 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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