cooking guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cookware

 

Microwave-

 

Comments

 

 

 

 

MICROWAVES

 

 

safe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glassware

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sugar content.

Oven-to-tableware

 

Can be used, unless decorated with a metal

 

 

 

The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid movement of

 

 

 

 

trim.

 

 

 

 

 

these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food.

Fine glassware

 

Can be used to warm foods or liquids.

 

 

 

COOKING

 

 

 

 

Delicate glass may break or crack if heated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

suddenly.

 

 

 

 

 

Cookware for microwave cooking:

Glass jars

 

Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming

 

 

 

 

Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency.

 

 

 

 

only.

 

 

 

 

 

Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel, aluminium and copper, but

Metal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

they can penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic as well as paper and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wood. So food must never be cooked in metal containers.

Dishes

 

May cause arcing or fire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food suitable for microwave cooking:

Freezer bag twist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen

 

ties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard, soups,

Paper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave oven.

Plates, cups,

 

 

For short cooking times and warming. Also

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would normally be

 

napkins and

 

 

to absorb excess moisture.

 

 

 

 

prepared on a hob. Melting butter or chocolate, for example (see the chapter with tips,

 

kitchen paper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

techniques and hints).

Recycled paper

 

 

May cause arcing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Covering during cooking

Plastic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises as

Containers

 

Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic.

 

 

 

steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in different ways: e.g.

 

 

 

 

Some other plastics may warp or discolour

 

 

 

with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film.

 

 

 

 

at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine

 

 

 

Standing times

 

 

 

 

plastic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Cling film

 

 

Can be used to retain moisture. Should not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

out within the food.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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-

 

Can be used to retain moisture and prevent

 

 

 

 

proof paper

 

 

spattering.

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Recommended

✓✗

: Use caution

: Unsafe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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