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Cooking Techniques
1.
Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish.
2.
Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more
as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
3.
Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
4.
Turn foods over once during microwave cooking to speed cooking of such foods as
chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned over at least once.
5.
Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to
bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside.
Cooking Utensils Guide
1.
The ideal material for a microwave utensil is transparent to microwave, it allows
energy to pass through the container and heat the food.
2.
Microwave cannot penetrate metal, so metal utensils or dishes with metallic trim
should not be used.
3.
Do not use recycled paper products when microwave cooking, as they may contain
small metal fragments which may cause sparks and/or fires.
4.
Round /oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommend, as food in
corners tends to overcook.
5.
Narrow strips of aluminum foil may be used to prevent overcooking of exposed
areas. But be careful don’t use too much and keep a distance of 1 inch (2.54cm)
between foil and cavity.
The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils.
Cookware
Microwave Cooking
Heat–Resistant Glass
Yes
Non Heat–Resistant Glass
No
Heat–Resistant Ceramics
Yes
Microwave–Safe Plastic Dish
Yes
Kitchen Paper
Yes
Metal Tray
No
Metal Rack
No
Aluminum Foil & Foil Containers
No
