Is it bad to microwave a potato?

Answer 1

You have to mix the egg with a fork a bit before cooking in the microwave. If not, it will explode all over. Add a bit of salt and pepper, cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. They taste really good. Perfect for a breakfast sandwich on an English muffin or biscuit.

Answer 2

No

Although microwaves are described as "Microwave radiation" this has nothing to do with radioactivity as used in power stations an atomic bombs. Microwave ovens simply uses the effect of radiowaves on the molecules of the potato to excite them and start them vibrating which generates heat.
The primary problem with microwave ovens is that the energy may not be evenly distributed within the potato.This is why the turntable is used. But even with this is it is possible to leave areas of the food uncooked while the surrounding area is thoroughly cooked.
Secondly with microwave energy it is possible to superheat food to the point where the inside is hotter than the boiling point of water even though the outside may be just warm to the touch. Therefore all microwave ovens and microwave cookbooks recommend a cooling off period before eating, to minimise the risk of scalding your mouth.

Answer 3

If you're baking potatoes with the skin on in the microwave, you don't need to use plastic wrap. If you want to cover them with something, use a clean kitchen towel.

Answer 4

Why not? I do.