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Microwaves. What are microwaves attracted to?. Fat. Sugar. Water Molecules. Microwave Safe Containers. Plastic Paper Glass. Do round or square containers cook more evenly?. Round. Square. OR. Round. Quantity and volume of food in the microwave increases cooking and standing time.
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Fat • Sugar • Water Molecules
Microwave Safe Containers • Plastic • Paper • Glass
Do round or square containers cook more evenly? Round Square OR
Quantity and volume of food in the microwave increases cooking and standing time
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
Answer: • Food continues to cook after it is removed from the microwave
Answer: • Stir and rotate foods
Covering food… • Holds in the moisture • Helps foods to cook more evenly • Prevents food from splattering in the microwave
Cover with… • Plastic wrap • Paper towel • Wax paper • Lid
Preventing burns • Lift cover or plastic away from you – escaping hot steam can burn • Open hot containers such as microwave popcorn
What can prevent certain foods from exploding or splattering?
Piercing! • Potatoes • Yolks of eggs