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Microwaves

Learn about microwaves, cooking techniques, and safety tips for even, delicious results every time! Understand why standing time matters and how to prevent splatters and explosions.

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Microwaves

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  1. Microwaves

  2. What are microwaves attracted to?

  3. Fat • Sugar • Water Molecules

  4. Microwave Safe Containers • Plastic • Paper • Glass

  5. Do round or square containers cook more evenly? Round Square OR

  6. Round

  7. Quantity and volume of food in the microwave increases cooking and standing time

  8. Small plate of pasta • Heat for 2 minutes • Let stand for 1 minute • Large plate of pasta • Heat for 4 minutes • Let stand for 2 minutes

  9. Why do we allow standing time for foods?

  10. Answer: • Food continues to cook after it is removed from the microwave

  11. How can we ensure even cookingin the microwave

  12. Answer: • Stir and rotate foods

  13. Why do we cover food before putting it in the microwave?

  14. Covering food… • Holds in the moisture • Helps foods to cook more evenly • Prevents food from splattering in the microwave

  15. Cover with… • Plastic wrap • Paper towel • Wax paper • Lid

  16. Preventing burns • Lift cover or plastic away from you – escaping hot steam can burn • Open hot containers such as microwave popcorn

  17. What can prevent certain foods from exploding or splattering?

  18. Piercing! • Potatoes • Yolks of eggs

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