Microwave Oven and You

In addition to their use in cooking food, types of microwave ovens are used for heating in many industrial processes. Microwave ovens are a common kitchen appliance and are popular for reheating previously cooked foods and cooking a variety of foods.

Believe it or not, the plain old microwave might trump all the chef-y cooking techniques you use to cook your veggies. Vegetables retain their highest nutrient content the less they’re exposed to heat and water.

That means nuking your broccoli will preserve more vitamin C and cancer-fighting glucosinolate than pretty much any other method (besides stovetop steaming); plus, it’ll leave you with fewer dirty pans to scrub later. 

If you’re in a time crunch, delaying your microwave meal is probably the last thing you want to do.

But pressing the pause button can actually save you a lot of time down the line when you’re not hugging the toilet for hours.

It’s important to stir leftovers and ready-to-eat frozen meals halfway through the reheating process; this allows the food to cook evenly and prevents any cold spots from lingering, which are a breeding ground for bacteria that could make you sick. 

Never, ever reheat a hardboiled egg still in its shell! Doing so could cause a mini explosion, complete with a loud pop and bits of shell and smelly egg splattered all over the inside of your microwave. Peel the egg first, then gently warm it up.

Unless the container says “microwave safe,” don’t put it in the microwave.

Many plastic storage and takeout containers contain chemicals (BPA is one) that some studies suggest may be linked to health problems like diabetes, infertility, and heart disease; they can leach into your food during the cooking process. 

Say goodbye to tediously peeling clove after clove of garlic. You can microwave a whole head of garlic for about 20 seconds and the cloves will slip out of their peels effortlessly, without the garlic-scented fingers.

Sunday morning breakfast just got a lot easier and cleaner because you can cook bacon and eggs right in the microwave. Lay bacon between two pieces of paper towel or on a covered plate.

Microwave in one-minute intervals until it’s the perfect crispiness; not only does it take less time than the stovetop method, it also saves you a greasy mess. You can also cook scrambled eggs and omelettes in a microwave-safe bowl. Zap for about one to two minutes per egg; stir halfway through for scrambled. 

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Thank you …Not all microwaves are created equal, and if you don’t know your model’s wattage you could find yourself in trouble.

Many premade meals require a certain wattage to properly heat up the food; following the recommended cook time could still leave you with undercooked and possibly contaminated food if you’re not heating it at the proper wattage, too.

Most midsized to large microwaves are typically between 850 and 1,650 watts, while more compact ones tend to be between 600 and 800 watts, according to Consumer Reports. If your oven is smaller than what’s printed on the package, heat your food for a little longer to ensure its fully cooked. And if you don’t know its wattage, 

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No, don’t dump a bag of chips in a bowl and shove it in the microwave.

Make healthy homemade potato chips without ever turning on your oven or the deep fryer. Slice potatoes or sweet potatoes as thinly as possible (carefully use a mandolin if you have one).

Spray with cooking oil or brush with olive oil and arrange them in a single layer on a plate.

Sprinkle with a bit of salt (and black pepper if you like spice) and heat uncovered for three minutes, then flip and cook for three more. But don’t grab them just yet! It’s important to let them fully cool, since this is when they crisp up into the crunchy bite you know and love. 

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You don’t need a fancy machine to make the perfect latte or cappuccino.

Once you brew the espresso on the stove or in a coffeemaker, you can create that creamy finishing foam right in your microwave.

Fill a lidded jar about halfway with milk and shake vigorously. Remove the lid and microwave for 30 seconds.

Voila! You have warm milk to pour and fluffy foam to scoop on top.

Toasting nuts has never been so easy. While traditional methods like in a pan or the oven will do the trick, so will your microwave, in much less time and without the scorching.

Lay chopped nuts or coconut flakes in a single layer on a plate. Cook in 30-second increments until they reach your desired colour, toastiness, and crunch.

Microwaving right in the package might seem like a good way to contain raw meat’s messy and bacteria-laden defrosting juices, but it can actually be more harmful than unwrapping it first.

Chemicals from the foam trays meat is sold on and from the plastic packaging can seep into your food as both heat up.

You should always cover your food in the microwave, but the lid should be cracked and never sealed tight. A tightly closed lid can get stuck, making it nearly impossible to open until your food has cooled.

And heating up liquid, like soup or coffee, in an airtight vessel can even cause it to explode as it expands during the heating process. 

Microwave oven is used for thawing of foods quickly

Steps to use microwave oven

Place microwave oven clean and dry place

Don't plug the microwave oven near gas or electric appliances

Make sure the microwave oven air vent on one side are not been blocked

You have a turntable and a glass tray with your microwave oven make sure it rotates easily and smoothly it helps for even heating of foods

Plug microwave oven in wall outlet rated at least for 20A, 120V and 60Hz for safe use

Look for features on the front of microwave oven you can see some numbers you can enter the desired cooking time buy this

You have start button on Front to start microwave oven

Based on the model it has settings like reheating defrosting and cooking

Use only ceramic or glass containers don't use metal containers and Aluminium foils as they reflect microwave radiations and damage the oven they can also spark and catch fire

Heat the food for short time and see whether it is heated if not again reheat for short time this will allow you to ensure that your food is not over heated

Composite foods to be heated in microwave oven is tricky as different components require different time to heat based on their moisture content for example reheating of burger, as burger contains Patty and bun the whole heated can make bun soggy so heat Patty in microwave oven then add to bun

Don't boil water in microwave oven and same and same for soups as they can explode.