Microwave Cooking Principles
• To fill in and arrange the food properly for cooking, place the thickest parts at
• Watch cooking time.
• Look for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed.
• Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook
• Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking of such foods as
• Rearranging, e.g. of meatballs, is also important: Rearrange foods halfway
Utensils Guide
• The ideal material for a microwave utensil is transparent to microwave,
• Microwaves can not penetrate metal, so metal utensils or dishes with
• Do not use recycled paper products when microwave cooking, as they
• Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommend,
• Narrow strips of aluminium foil may be used to prevent overcooking of
Utensils
Combi cooking
Heat–Resistant Glass
Non Heat–Resistant Glass
Heat–Resistant Ceramics
Microwave–Safe Plastic Dish
Kitchen Paper
Metal Tray
Metal Rack
Aluminium Foil & Foil Containers
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the outer edge.
Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
evenly.
chicken and hamburgers. Large items such as roasts or broiled chicken must
be turned over at least once.
through cooking both from top to bottom and from the centre of the dish to
the outside.
it allows energy to pass through the container and.heat the food.
metallic trim should not be used.
may contain small metal fragments which may cause sparks and/or fires.
as food in corners tends to overcook.
exposed areas. But be careful not to use too much and keep a distance
of 1 inch (2.5 cm) between foil and cavity.
The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils.
Microwave Cooking Principles
in the microwave
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Grill
Combination
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