Microwave Tips

The freshness of cereals and crackers can be restored by heating them in full power for
30 seconds.
- Stale bread can be made soft and fresh again in the microwave by wrapping the bread
slices with a damp kitchen towel and heating them in full power for 10-15 seconds.
- You can quickly boil the potatoes by putting them in a poly bag, sprinkling some water
over them and then running them in the microwave on full power for 5-6 minutes.
- Chop off the top and bottom of onions, microwave them for 30 seconds and then peel
them without shedding a single tear! And no, it does not impact their taste.
- It becomes very easy to peel garlic if you microwave it for a few seconds as the skin
comes off very easily.
- You can toast nuts and almonds faster in the microwave, rather than doing the
conventional way which is time consuming. Spread the nuts on a microwaveable plate, set
the heat on high, and let it sit for 1 minute, stir and microwave again. Repeat this process
for 4-5 minutes or till done.
- If honey or jam has crystallized, just remove the lid, place the jar in the microwave, and
heat for two minutes.
- You can make clarified butter or ghee in microwave in an effortless and fuss free
manner. Beat the cream in a blender. Pour it in a microwave safe glass bowl (don't use
plastic even if it is microwave safe) and heat on high for 10 to 15 minutes or till the ghee
separates. But be very careful as making ghee involves very high temperatures and there is
always a danger of spilling over, burning and scalding.
- Place the herbs on a paper towel and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Your dried
herbs are ready. You can also use your microwave to dry soggy foods.

- If you feel your cereals or spices are getting spoilt, just microwave them for 1-2 minutes
and all lurking bugs will say goodbye.
- Microwave lemon for 20 seconds and you will be able to extract more juice.
- You can melt chocolate/jiggery/butter /cheese easily by heating them for 2 minutes.
- To get foamy milk for hot beverages, pour fresh milk about halfway in a jar. Close its lid
and shake the milk until it becomes frothy. Remove the lid, place the jar in the microwave,
and heat it high for 30 seconds. Pour it over your hot drink!
- It becomes easier to peel fruits like tomatoes, apricots and prunes if you microwave
them for 1-2 minutes.

Microwaves act in three different ways:

Absorption - when the food is micro waved, the water molecules present in the food get
stimulated and heated up and so the energy of the microwave is concentrated on cooking
the food faster Transmission - Microwaves are attached only to water molecules and so
they ignore everything else except the food to be cooked. Reflection - Microwaves are
absorbed by food and pass through materials like glass, china, wood, paper and plastic, but
they reflect on metal.
There are two types of microwave ovens: 1). Simple microwave oven 2) Microwave and
convection oven The simple microwave oven cooks food as well as re-heats it In the
microwave cum convection oven, the convection system heats, browns and dries the
surface of the food for crisping This type of combination cooking is best for tandoori
dishes, while the convection system alone is best suited for cakes, and other pastry-based
appetizers that need a flaky crust. But for microwave/convection combination cooking, the
cookware should be both heatproof and micro safe for convection cooking, the cookware
needs only to be heatproof.
Advantages of microwave cooking - Food cooks evenly, quickly and efficiently in the
microwave. Also the nutrients are preserved and the actual taste of the food is retained
to a higher degree. Only a minimum amount of oil is required for cooking continental as well

as traditional Indian dishes and so it seems desirable from the health point of view. Also
shorter and controlled cooking time means that the food does not get burnt or overcooked
Food may be cooked and served in the same dish. Another major advantage is that food is
cooked minus the smoke, grease and heat and so the kitchen remains neat and tidy always.
Microwave has multifarious uses like de-frosting, re-heating, etc
INDIAN MICROWAVE COOKING Tips on using a microwave oven: Position of food Food must be placed off-center as the microwave energy disperses more to the corners
and sidewalls. Items like idlis should be arranged in a circle with space among them. Chops
should be arranged with the thinner areas pointing to the middle of the utensils. Cooking
utensils - Ovenware treated for high-intensity heat such as bowls, cake dishes and also
bags, film, paper towels, practically any material can be used except metal. But metal can
be used for the convection mode. Metallic dishes should not be used in the combination
mode. Pottery and plastic ware declared microwave-safe could be used in the common
microwave oven. Ceramic wares can also be used but make sure that they donot have any
metallic rim as they may cause arcing. Food items containing high proportion of fat and
sugar should not be used in glass utensils. Melmoware and melamme wares are to be
avoided, paper towels, greaseproof paper and cardboard can also be used provided they
donot have any staple pins in them Wood items can be used in the micro-oven but not for a
long time. Container shapes - This is an important factor to be noted. Dishes must be "A or
% filled depending on the liquid content of the food. If the dish is too small, the food will
boil over and if the dish is too large the thick curry will spread out and overcook. Shallow
vessels make cooking faster Cakes, chicken, meat and rice dishes cook well in large
bottomed vessels while round dishes are ideal for cooking vegetables and curry dishes.
Safety measures The microwave oven door should not be subject to any rough use Any
misalignment may cause leakage of the microwaves. Small quantities of food with low
moisture content can burn, spark, or catch fire if re-heated for long. Do not operate an
empty oven as it can cause damage to the oven. Keep at least five cms space between the
back of the oven and the wall immediately near it as it allows the exhaust air to escape. Do
not install the oven near gas burners or near radios or TVs. Do not deep fry in the oven as
it is not possible to control the temperature of the oil and it may result in catching fire
easily. If food catches fire turn off the oven and remove the plug, but do not open the
door of the oven. Keep the interior of the oven clean as small specks of food particles
inside can reduce its efficiency. Do not cook eggs with the shells as they explode. Do not
heat food or liquids in bottles with lids closed. Do not warm bottles with lids on for babies.
Milk or any food for kids must be heated on simmer mode only. Before cooking them,

pierce vegetables and fruits with tight skin to prevent them from bursting.
USEFUL TIPS FOR COOKING DISHES IN MICROWAVE Cooking Potatoes - Place some 5
potatoes in a micro-safe dish with half water Cover and cook in High mode for around 9
minutes and then allow it to stand for some time. Then drain and peel. Cooking popcorns Place a handful of corn in a micro-safe dish and cover it. Then cook on high mode for 5
minutes and then transfer it to a paper packet. Cooking curry - In a micro-safe dish put
one tablespoon of oil, one tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste and cook on high mode for 4
minutes. Then add some chopped tomatoes and the required masala for the flavor desired
and cook on high mode for another 4 minutes adding some water to the mixture. Roasting
of nuts - Spread the nuts on a ceramic plate adding salt or any other masala to taste and
cook high for 3 to 4 minutes. Serve after 5 minutes. Cooking custard - Mix well one-cup
milk, two tablespoons of sugar and two tablespoons of custard powder thoroughly and cook
on high mode for 2 minutes and serve after cooled. Preparing Pizza topping - Place onetablespoon oil. one-cup tomato puree, one-cup tomato paste and salt and pepper to taste in
a micro-safe dish and cook on High for about 6 minutes. Cooking vegetables - In a micro
safe dish put about 250 grams of vegetables desired with salt to taste and about two cups
water and cook on High for 16 minutes. To make bread crumbs - Cook bread in the oven on
High mode for 2 to 3 minutes and then crush it. Chapatti - Wrap the chapattis in a napkin
or in a paper towel and heat on high mode for 2 to 3 minutes. To crisp biscuits, etc. - Place
the biscuits, nuts or chips on a plate and .heat on high for 1 minute and allow it to stand
for 5 minutes. To prepare finger bowl - Micro High a small bowl with two tablespoons
water and juice of one lemon It can also be placed in rooms to absorb any strong odours.
Preparing chicken stock - Take two pieces of chicken, one onion, one potato chopped and
salt and pepper to taste with two cups water and cook on high for 14 minutes at power
level of 60. Drain and keep the stock aside. Preparing vegetable stock - Take the
vegetables, onion and chopped, potato and salt and cook on micro 60 for 12 minutes

Microwave mode- When you simply want to cook something like Rice, maggi, boiling
potatoes etc. So for cooking microwave mode should be used where
magentron(frequency generator) inside works & generates high frequency waves which
cooks food from inside-out.

Convection mode- It is used for baking of cakes & cookies etc . In this mode heater
turns on & fan is provided inside microwave chamber which circulates the air
throughout the chamber to give that baking effect to the item placed inside.

Grill mode- It is simply used for grilling. There is a another grill heater placed at a
specific location which can provide grilling effect which is required most of the times in
chicken. It gives the same effect which you often see on barbeque at parties.

Micro + Oven mode- Cooking + baking is required

Micro + Grill mode- Cooking+ Grilling is required

Grill + Oven mode- Grilling + Convection is required

Reconnect RHMCB2502 Convection Microwave Oven, 25 litres

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