Very practical for heating up a dish at the very last minute, the microwave oven must be used with care. Some foods do not support this type of cooking. Others may even turn out to be dangerous after being cooked this way.
The mushrooms
Cooking mushrooms in the microwave is safe. This method of cooking would even preserve their antioxidant content. On the other hand, reheating them once cooked is a bad idea. They may swell in the stomach and cause bloating.
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The chicken
Rich in protein, poultry does not tolerate microwaves well. The heat will release bad bacteria for the body. We prefer to eat cold chicken leftovers with a salad, for example.
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Rice
From a general point of view, it is better to eat your rice right after cooking. If left at room temperature, it may develop Bacillus Cereus bacteria, potentially toxic to humans. For this reason, avoid keeping it aside for too long in order to reheat it in the microwave.
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Potato
The potato contains molecules called glycoalkaloids. Once in the microwave, they will release toxic substances that promote the development of bacteria and can cause digestive disorders. To avoid. A potato salad with parsley, shallot and vinaigrette will be perfect for recycling leftovers.
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Spinach leaves
Like celery, spinach is a vegetable that should be eaten once cooked. Above all, they should not be heated in the microwave: they contain nitrate molecules which become carcinogenic under ultraviolet rays.
Eggs
This is mainly for a practical matter. Once heated, the egg white will swell to the point of bursting the shell. It’s a lost egg and a microwave to clean.
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Chilli
Avoid heating peppers in the microwave. The latter contains capsaicin, an active compound responsible for the burning sensation. Once heated, the pepper releases it: it could then burn the eyes or the skin when opening the microwave oven.
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Tomato sauce
We will take care to cover the pasta with a lid if they are bathed in the sauce. With the effect of heat, the tomato sauce will evaporate and project on the walls of the microwave.
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Seafood
So certainly, the mussels are not eaten raw but cooking in the microwave oven is frankly not recommended. This risks exploding the flesh of the shellfish in their shell. And taste, the interest is limited.
Apple
Avoid cooking fruit in the microwave. You can reheat a compote in a container, but the whole raw fruit risks exploding if left exposed for too long.