Microwave Flashcards
What microwave with the most what cooks food fastest?
Microwave with the most watts
What is an advantage for using a microwave?
It save preparation time
What do you cover cookware with when you put it in the microwave? Why?
Plastic glad wrap. To keep moisture in
What is settling time?
Is a period when the food continues to cook after microwaving
Why do you remove the plastic covering?
So the steam flows away
What is a vegetable you need to pierce before putting it into the microwave?
Potatoes
When microwaving food do you cover the food tightly so steam doesn’t escape however vent a small area?
Yes you do
Do you use microwaveable safe containers?
Yes
Do you let food stand in the microwave or on the counter after it is cooked?
Yes you do
Why do you tip the covers and glad wrap away from you after taking it out of the microwave?
So the steam doesn’t blow up in your face
Do you pierce foods that are encased in a skin like potatoes?
Yes
Do you put a single plate on the centre of the turntable?
No
What is a microwave?
A microwave is a kitchen utensil that uses microwave/radiation to heat food quickly. It uses microwave radiation to heat the water partials in food.
Why should you use potholders to handle containers of microwaved foods?
To protect your hands from potential burns
Explain how to vent plastic wrap when covering a dish:
Uncover a bit if plastic wrap from the side of the dish to create a small hole for heat to exit via.
