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OPERATION
MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the
microwave energy must be able to pass through
the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it
is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to
square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners
tends to overcook. 
It is important to turn, rearrange or stir food to
ensure even heating.
Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it
enables the heat to disperse equally throughout
the food.
Food characteristics
Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating
time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.
Density Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Light porous foods,
such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods, such as roasts
and casseroles.
Quantity The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the oven
increases (e.g. four potatoes will take longer to cook than two).
Size Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can penetrate
from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces the same size.
Shape Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks, take
longer to cook in the thicker parts. Round shapes cook more evenly than square
shapes when microwave cooking.
Temperature
of food
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Chilled
foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature. Cut into foods with
fillings (e.g. jam doughnuts) to release heat or steam.
Cooking techniques
Arrange Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish (e.g. chicken
drumsticks).
Cover Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Pierce Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before
cooking or reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode (e.g.
potatoes, fish, chicken, sausages).  
Important! Eggs should not be heated using microwave power as they may
explode, even after cooking has ended (e.g. poached, hard boiled).
Stir, turn and
rearrange
For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking.
Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Stand Standing time is necessary after cooking to enable the heat to disperse equally
throughout the food.
Shield Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. Warm areas can be
shielded with small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves (e.g. legs and wings on a
chicken).
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