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Arranging
Place the food so that the thicker parts
are to the outside and the thinner parts
towards the centre.
Piercing
A cross should be made in baked
potatoes and tomatoes with a knife.
Sausages should be pricked with a fork.
Quantity
A small quantity of food will cook faster
than a large quantity, also small meals
will reheat more quickly than large
portions.
Turning and Stirring
Portions over 500 g should be stirred
during cooking. Larger items of food, e.g.
a chicken should be turned over after half
the cooking time.
Stir liquids before and during heating to
give a smooth consistency.
Standing Time
Dense foods require a standing time (inside or
outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat
to finish conducting and to cook the centre
completely. 2 - 10 minutes of standing time is
part of the actual preparation time and is
important in order to obtain a good result. The
temperature of the food can rise by up to 10 °C
after the microwave power has stopped.
If food is not cooked after the standing time,
return to the oven and cook for additional time.
The fat content in food
Meat, which contains fat, is cooked
faster than vegetables, potatoes and
fruit, for example.
