Microwave Oven Safe Utensils

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Microwave Oven Safe Utensils
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It is not necessary to purchase a new set of
dishes or ovenware to use in microwave oven -
most kitchens are stocked with glass dishes,
earthenware crocks, firm plastic bowl, paper and
cardboard or basket ware that can be used in the
microwave oven. Glass dishes with metallic gold
or silver trims are unsuitable as they may spark
when placed in the oven. Metal dishes, pans,
thermometers, metal skewers or foil trays may not
be used in any oven. Plastic that is labeled
'dishwasher safe' is often also microwave safe.
Canned food should never be heated in the can and
when foil is used, it should not touch the
bottom, top or sides of a microwave oven.
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What's Safe? Clear, heatproof glass and ceramic
bowls are oven safe and ideal microwave cooking
containers. So is heavy pottery or chinaware,
subject to the restrictions mentioned earlier.
Corningware or Pyrex and similar brands are
commonly used as microwave cookware. Heavy-duty
plastic 'speciality' microwave cookware are
excellent for microwave cooking and roasting.
Check outlets for other brands. Heavy-duty
Tupperware is suitable, but not the softer
plastics. Melamine contains metal and should not
be used. Plastic freezer bags are ideal
containers for vegetable cooking, eg. spinach
(ready-cut) or peas in their freezer bag
containers. Metal ties should not be used in
microwave oven.
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Paper towels may be used in variety of ways. Use
the towel to prevent rice or meat splatters, and
in between bacon slices to absorb liquid or crisp
it and steamed food can be resteamed using a damp
dishcloth wrapped over the food to provide the
required moisture. Styrofoam cups may be used
once but not re-used. The high temperatures of
liquids may melt these cups. Browning dishes are
trays or casserole dishes specially coated with
tin oxide bases. These bases do not allow
microwaves to pass through the dish, but absorb
the waves and act as a heat surface, thereby
enabling food to be browned in a little oil or
sauteed, as in onion and garlic sauteing in Asian
cookery.
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For a browning dish to work effectively, it has
to be preheated (without a lid on) on High (100)
for 7 minutes. Some oil may be added after or
during preheating. Browning dishes have been
known to crack at high temperatures. Check
individual recipes using browning dishes and heat
only for prescribed heating times. A browning
dish should not be heated for longer than 8
minutes or it may get too hot and crack the oven
shelf which is made of glass.
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