89.3% of French women and men own a microwave, according to INSEE. This device is part of our daily life. But sometimes we can misuse it. Here are 5 mistakes not to make!
The microwave is a staple in the kitchen. Very practical, it allows in particular to heat all kinds of dishes in no time. Heat a soup in winter, a coffee that has cooled down… The microwave is fast and efficient. In 2017, 89.3% of French people had one, according to theINSEE. Some models can also have another function: the defrost option. It is very useful when you have very little time to defrost a dish for the evening dinner or you need to defrost an appetizer at the last minute.
If you think you are using this appliance correctly, there are some fundamental mistakes you should not make with your microwave. Otherwise, the taste of food can be altered at best, some mistakes can be dangerous! Here are the top 4 things not to do with your microwave.
1 / Heat aluminum or plastic
This is the number one mistake not to make. Why ? Because you risk seeing sparks appear. There is also a risk of fire. By metal, we mean stainless steel dishes, the material of the trays often used for take-out meals in restaurants. For plastic too, you have to be vigilant. If the plastic container is for single use, it is important not to put it in the microwave, as it was not intended for this purpose.
Then you have to be careful if you are using tupperware. If the latter are suitable for the microwave, you should not use the damaged ones, as they risk giving the food a taste. To find out if you can put your plastic bowl, look at the logo normally located under the container. It is the number (between 1 to 7) in the center of this logo that allows the consumer to know if the container can be microwaved. Note: numbers 1, 3, 6 and 7 are not designed for the microwave.
2 / Place the dish in the middle of the tray
The TikTok video created a buzz. In the latter, we can see the brilliant trick to properly heat your food in the microwave. The mistake we all make: we place the food in the middle of the turntable. However, it should be placed on the edge of the latter so that all the food heats at the same intensity. No more hot edges and a cold center!
3 / Do not cover the dish to be reheated
Many people do not cover foods to be reheated in the microwave. Error … Indeed, with the waves and the heat, the food can cook too much and there can be projections in the appliance. There are lids in the market, also called bells, which are suitable for the microwave.
4 / Do not clean it regularly
Like all household appliances, the microwave must be cleaned. Of course, as soon as there are projections of food, but also when there is none. However, bacteria can develop there. How to wash it? Nothing’s easier. Just rub the glass top and sides with a sponge and your usual cleaning spray. Prefer it homemade and natural.
5 / Reheat crispy foods
Foods like French fries or pizza, which are supposed to be crispy, soften if heated in the microwave. Too bad … It is therefore advisable to heat them differently: the oven is a good alternative!
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