How to Get the Most Out of Your Handy Microwave Oven
Here are a few great tips for anyone wanting to improve their microwave cooking skills:
When choosing cookware for microwave cooking you will want to use round or oval shaped cookware to get better results. Avoid cookware that has corners as the heat will absorb the energy more and your food will overcook.
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The majority of microwave ovens manufactured today have a turntable feature to allow the food to cook evenly. If you are cooking without the turntable feature you will want to rotate the dish ¼ turn frequently to make sure it cooks evenly. Be careful of the microwave heat and always use an oven mitt to avoid getting burned.
Make sure that any cookware, dish or container is labeled as safe for microwave use and always use a slightly larger dish than you would use if making the food in a regular oven.
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An easy way to clean the inside walls of your microwave is to add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in 1 cup of water and heat until boiling. Do not open the door for 5 minutes to give the steam time to heat the stubborn food pieces and you will be able to easily wipe the walls of your microwave clean.
If you normally use a lid when preparing a dish in a traditional oven you should also use a lid to cover the food in a microwave oven.
Always prick the skin first when cooking chicken or potatoes when cooking them in a microwave to prevent them from exploding the prick holes will allow the steam to escape.
Learning to cook in a stainless steel microwave oven is easy and can be a lot of fun when you follow these tips you will be amazed at how quick and easy microwave cooking is once you give it a try.
