BASICS OF MICRO-WAVE OVEN..
BEFORE STARTING COOKING IN MICRO-WAVE OVEN...
• Metal steel,aluminium vessels and glass containers with designs are not at all usable in micro-wave,,Say a big NO for metal vessels.To be on safe side,use plain Corelle crockery sets.
• The plastic containers that you get as free gifts when you purchase microwave are better used only for reheating. Avoid cooking in it.
• To ensure that the glass bowl that you are using is microwave safe, fill it with water and micro high for 1 minute. If the glass bowl continues to remain cool, it is fit for cooking. For example-Use Borosil/Pyrex glass vessels
• Ensure that the vegetables are evenly cut- for even and faster cooking. Add water to just dip the vegetables and keep adding when required as excess water will delay cooking.
• Microwave cooking requires a little more water than cooking in gas.
• Rice is best cooked in microwave if soaked in water for at least 20 minutes.
• To cook dal faster in microwave, soak it in water for half an hour.Add 1/2 tsp cooking oil to the water while cooking dal.
• Before cooking potatoes, tomatoes, pierce them all over so that they don’t blast.
During cooking-
• Timing plays a crucial role in the success of a microwave recipe. The time taken to cook rice, dhals and vegetables
differ with quantity, quality and size of the cut vegetables.
• Mix the food well once every 2 to 3 minutes, so that it cooks evenly.
• Be in touch watching the micro-wave while it is in use-Keep checking if there is sufficient water, else food will get burnt.
• For cooking dals, always use a larger vessel, add some turmeric powder and few drops of oil to prevent spilling.
• Microwave extracts more taste from spices and salt…Hence use a bit lesser quantity than what you use for cooking on gas.
After Cooking-
• Use some cloth or cotton cloth gloves to remove the glass bowls from the microwave.
• After removing the glass bowls from the microwave, don’t keep it directly on slabs or cold surfaces as it will develop cracks. Always place a thick towel and then the glass bowl on it.
• Always allow 2-5 minutes standing time for food cooked in microwave prior to consumption.
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