Cooking Techniques - Rival RGTM701 Owner's Manual

COOKING TECHNIQUES

Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep these considerations in
mind:
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 delicate areas, such as asparagus tips, 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
 Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy.
 This is especially important with large foods such as roasts.
STANDING
 Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after heating
stops.
 Let foods stand to complete cooking, especially foods such as cakes 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 at removal and test the temperature before serving.
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