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cookware
microwave-
Safe
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Glass jars
metal
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Dishes
•
Freezer bag twist ties
paper
•
Plates, cups, napkins
and kitchen paper
•
Recycled paper
plastic
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Containers
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Cling film
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Freezer bags
wax or grease-proof
paper
: recommended
✓
: Use caution
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: Unsafe
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Must remove the lid. Suitable for
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warming only.
May cause arcing or fire.
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For short cooking times and warming.
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Also to absorb excess moisture.
May cause arcing.
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Particularly if heat-resistant
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thermoplastic. Some other plastics
may warp or discolour at high
temperatures. Do not use Melamine
plastic.
Can be used to retain moisture.
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Should not touch the food. Take care
when removing the film as hot steam
will escape.
Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should
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not be airtight. Prick with a fork, if
necessary.
Can be used to retain moisture and
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prevent spattering.
cookING GUIDE
MICROWAVES
Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water, fat
and sugar content.
The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid
movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the food.
COOKING
Cookware for microwave cooking:
Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency.
Microwaves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel, aluminium and copper,
but they can penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic as well as
paper and wood. So food must never be cooked in metal containers.
Food suitable for microwave cooking:
Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen
vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard, soups,
steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave
oven. Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food that would
normally be prepared on a hob. Melting butter or chocolate, for example (see the
chapter with tips, techniques and hints).
Covering during cooking
To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises as
steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in different ways:
e.g. with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film.
Standing times
After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature to
even out within the food.
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