Cooking Techniques - Magic Chef MCD790W Operation Instructions And Cooking Manual

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COOKING TECHNIQUES

Stirring
Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly.
Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside
to the center. The oven will turn off when you open the door to stir your food.
Arrangement
arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts
toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy. To prevent
overcooking, place thin or delicate parts toward the center of the turntable.
Shielding
Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking. areas that need shielding
include poultry wing-tips, the ends of poultry legs, and corners of square baking dishes. Use only
small amounts of aluminum foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven.
turning
Turning
Turn foods oven midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy. This is especially
important with large items such as roasts.
Standing
Standing
Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and cotinue to cook for a few minutes after the
oven stops. Let foods stand to complete cooking, especially foods such as roasts and whole
vegetables. Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer
areas. All liquids, such as soup or hot chocolate, should be shaken or stirred when cooking is
complete. Let liquids stand a moment before serving. When heating baby food, stir well and test the
temperature before serving.
Adding Moisture
Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture content should be
covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly. Add a small amount of water to dry
food to help it cook.
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