Basic Techniques - ETNA SM344RVS Mode D'emploi

COOKING TIPS

Basic techniques

EN 18
• Positioning
▷ Place thicker pieces on the outside of the turntable. Dishes
placed on the outside of the turntable receive the most
microwaves.
• Stirring
▷ Stirring dishes regularly distributes the stored heat. Always stir
from the outside in, since the outside of the dish always heats
up first.
• Turning over
▷ Large, thick dishes should be turned over regularly. They then
cook more evenly and quickly.
• Piercing
▷ Food with a skin or shell bursts open in the microwave, such as
egg yolks, seafood and fruit. Prevent this by pricking it before
cooking a few times with a fork or satay stick.
• Checking
▷ Dishes cook quickly. That's why you should check them
regularly. Take them out of the microwave just before they're
ready.
▷ In general, allow dishes to stand covered for 3 to 10 minutes
after removing them from the microwave. The dishes continue to
cook. Don't cover dishes with a dry crust, such as cake.
• Freezing
▷ When freezing food you should take defrosting in the microwave
into account, by not using aluminium foil or trays and by freezing
in flat portions.