According to statistics, microwave ovens are often purchased for fast heating up of already prepared food. Use several simple tips for high-quality and even warm-up.
- The dish is heated in the same container in which it is served to the table.
- Ware dishes with a heated product. If there is no special cover for the microwave, cover with a plate, special foil or simply parchment paper.
- Casseroles are heated in an open dish.
- In the open form, fresh bread is also heated, as under the lid they get very soft.
- A large amount of product or thick sauces should be stirred once or twice during heating.
- Vegetables without a liquid when heated, sprinkle a little water, this applies to garnishes such as noodles and cereals.
- Fish dishes should be heated very carefully, at low power, so that the fish does not dry out. It is better to heat in sauce. If you cook a dish without sauce, then sprinkle a little with water or white wine.
- Remember that the high temperature in the microwave oven is centered. If you want to warm up the fish with slices, lay it to the center with a thicker side. Thin pieces are placed very tightly to each other.
- If you cook a dish in a microwave oven, or plan to warm it up later, remember: garlic and onions emit an odor when exposed to microwaves. So put it in a smaller dish than usual.
- A minimum amount of time is required to heat the canned food. Do not heat cans in the same container in which they were prepared. They should be immediately put on the dishes in which they will be served.
- Any cold pies, other pastries can be heated without adding liquid. To do this, put the dish in a dish with a lid or cover with a special foil( parchment paper) and reheat in small portions for 2 minutes each.
- Sausages, sausages or sausages, which are heated before use, are usually covered with a special film. Before placing them in a microwave oven, pierce this film in several places, or even remove it if possible. Choose the time for heating, depending on the type of sausage. Do not forget to remove all metal clips first.
- You can not reheat and cook food in a dish that is not intended for use in a microwave oven. This is a metal cookware or one that has drawings using metal-containing paints.
- How do you know if your cookware is suitable for a microwave oven? Put the empty plate in the oven and turn it on for maximum heating for 15-20 seconds. If the plate has not heated up, or has heated up just a little bit - you can safely use it.
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