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Some foods can’t be stirred and should be
repositioned
or rearranged
during cooking. Some examples include
baked potatoes, cupcakes (in custard cups), and
chicken pieces. Rearranging allows for more even
cooking of foods. Foods which are cooked, covered or
which are cooked using lower power levels, usually
require little rearranging.
There are actually
two types of turning
. Turning is done
when foods cannot be stirred. Foods which are cooked,
covered or which are cooked at lower power levels
usually require little turning.
Turning foods over:
Turning foods over is done to
distribute heat. Meat and poultry are two types of foods
which are sometimes “turned over.” Examples include
roasts, turkeys and whole chickens. Small meat items
such as poultry pieces may need to be turned over when
in casseroles, or when in a browning skillet.
Microwave Utensils
CAUTION
!
To avoid burns, use protective gloves or pads when
removing dishes from oven. Some utensils become
hot while cooking.
Never use cooking containers or covers with any metal
content. This includes all metal and enameled metal-core
ware, foil, and metal-trimmed containers. Suitable
heating containers include those made of paper products,
glass, china, cloth, and wicker baskets.
Recommended
Not Recommended
Glass/ceramic
Aluminum foil
Natural fiber cloth
Grocery bags
Non-recycled paper
Recycled paper
Plastic
Lead crystal
Wood
Newspapers
Metal
Metallic trimmed china
Utensil Check Test
Use the following test to check utensils for microwave
safeness.
1. Place glass measuring cup of water next to
empty dish to be tested in microwave oven.
2. Heat on full power for one minute.
3. Check temperature of dish and water.
• If dish remains cool and water is hot, dish is
microwave safe.
• If dish is slightly warm, use for short term cooking.
• If dish is hot and water is cool, do not use. Dish
remains cool if not absorbing microwaves and
microwaves are being absorbed by water. Dish
becomes hot if absorbing microwaves.
Cooking Hints
Cover foods for faster, more even heating.
Glass
lids, plastic wrap, plate covers or other paper products
may be used. Do not seal. Instead, allow for steam-
venting at all times.
Pierce pouches, plastic wrap covers and all foods
with a thin skin or membrane, such as potatoes, squash,
tomatoes, eggs, etc. This prevents an eruption in the
oven and allows for expansion and/or the escape of
steam.
Foods should be carefully arranged.
For best results,
arrange food such as vegetables or casserole-type items
evenly around the edge of the plate with slightly less
depth in the center. The edges of food items should not
overlap or overhang the rim of the container. Cover meats
with gravy or au jus and moisten all dry foods other than
bread or pastry items.
Do not stack food or plated dishes in your oven.
Instead, when heating more than one serving or platters,
all plates should be placed at the same level in the oven,
with space between all containers.
Cooking Guidelines
