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Advice for Good Usage of the Microwave
Working with microwaves
Before using any dish, make sure that it is
appropriate for use in microwaves (SEE ADVICE
ON THE USE OF UTENSILS AND RECIPIENTS).
Always make a slit in the food's shell before
cooking it.
Whenever heating liquids use a recipient with a
large opening to allow the vapour to escape.
Remember that:
1. Larger quantities of food require more cooking
time.
2. The lower the food temperature the more
cooking time is needed.
3. Less dense foods cook faster.
4. An even distribution of the food in the
Microwave guarantees better results. The
cooking
of
different
types
of
foods
simultaneously is possible by placing the
dense food in an outside circl ce and the less
dense in the centre of the plate.
5. Better results are achieved by allowing the
food to stand before serving because it
continues to cook for some time after the
Microwave is switched off.
6. The cooking time may be shortened and the
liquids preserved (the food doesn't dry out) by
covering the food. The lids should be
transparent to allow the microwaves through
and they should have a small opening for the
vapour to escape.
