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Microwave HintsMicrowave Tips
? Always keep the oven clean - avoid spil?l-overs Softening Honey
and do not forget to clean under the glass trIayf you have a jar of honey which has
and the inside of the door.crystallised, remove lid and place the jar in the
? Preferably use round or oval casseroles with a loven,id microwave on medium power for 2
when cooking in your microwave oven.minutes.
? Do not use metal or metal decorated casseroles.
Certain plastic materials can melt and be warp? Melting Cedhocolate
by hot food.Break 100g of chocolate into squares, place in
? Cover the food when cooking. Use a glass lid,a bowl an ad heat on high power for 1-2
plate or grease proof paper.minutes and stir well.
? Pastry, bread and the like can be defrosted
directly in a bread basket or on a paper t? Sofowetl.ening or Melting Butter
? If frozen food is heated in its packaging, thMelteing takes a few seconds on high power.
packaging should be opened. PackagingSoftening is best done more gently on low
containing metal or metal decoration must notpower. be
used unless specifically recommended for use in
the microwave. Remove metal clips and wire t? Freshies.en or Warm Bread
? Smaller pieces of aluminium foil can be used tUse medioum power for few seconds.
cover parts that easily over cook such as chicken
legs.? Peeling Garlic easily
? Food with peel or skin should be pierced with aHeat 3 or 4 cloves of garlic on high power for
fork - e.g. potatoes and sausages. Do not boil15 seconds. Squeeze at one end until the
eggs in the microwave oven as they can explode.clove pops out.
? Put large, thick pieces close to the edge of the
casserole and try to cut the food in to? even sized Fruit Juice
pieces. Always place the food in the centre ofCit trushe fruits will yield more juice if they are
oven.heated on high power for 15 seconds before
? The food will be evenly cooked if you stir or tsqueezurn iting.
a few times.
? Always set a shorter cooking time than in? dicatCooking Pedorridge
in your recipe to avoid over cooking. The largerPorridge is easily cooked in the serving dish
the amount of food the longer it takes.with no sticky pan to wash. Follow food
? Use little or no water for vegetables.manufacturers? recommendations.
? Use less salt and spices than for ?normal? cooking.
? Season afterwards.
? Allow a few minutes ?standing? time after the oven
has switched off to ensure complete and even
cooking results.
? Always ensure food is piping hot throughout
before serving.
? Use pot holders or gloves when taking dishes and
food from the oven.
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