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Microwave Ovens

A microwave oven (often referred to simply as a "microwave") is a kitchen appliance that heats food by dielectric heating, using microwave radiation to heat foods quickly and efficiently, and is found in almost all kitchens.

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When was the first oven invented?

The first stove-oven was invented by Robert Yeaman in 1345.

Dillon G. 5ch Shanghai American school.

Do microwave ovens kill the nutrients in food?

Absolutely NOT! All cooking that involves heat and water will reduce the amounts of certain vitamins and micronutrients: those that are temperature sensitive and water-soluble. But it has been shown, over and over again, in well-documented research published in peer-reviewed journals, that microwave cooking is at least as good as, or better than any other form of cooking, in terms of retaining as many nutrients as possible. The web is filled with misinformation about this. This is something I know a great deal about because I'm a microwave scientist who deals with this kind of issue.

How long do you cook meringues in a microwave?

Ingredients

  • 1 Egg white
  • 12 oz Icing sugar(sifted)

Beat egg white briefly, then add icing sugar and mix until you have a stiff paste. (similar to fondant icing - it must be very stiff) Shape mixture into 24 small balls. Line a flat non-metallic plate or turntable with non-stick paper. Arrange meringues, 8 at a time, in a circle, and cook for 1 1/2 mins. till well risen. Remove meringues when they have cooled slightly,and repeat cooking procedure with rest of mixture. The meringues can be kept in a tin indefinitely. NOTE:Watch meringues carefully and stop cooking if they appear to be browning at all.

What must you do immediately after thawing food in a microwave?

Once thawed, the food should be cooked properly. Once cooked, the food can be eaten hot, or quickly cooled and put into a fridge to be eaten in a day or two. The food should not be refrozen once thawed.

Can you cook in glass dish with lid in microwave oven?

You don't necessarily have to use lids on containers when cooking in a microwave oven; it depends on what you are cooking. If heating a processed or pre-packaged food, follow the package directions.

One reason for covering foods as they are microwaved is to keep the oven clean; this is easily achieved with foods you don't want to cover with a lid by simply putting a paper towel over the top of the container.

If you are using a lid on a container, remember not to close it tightly; it should not prevent steam escaping. Equally, if covering with plastic film, pleat the plastic across the centre so there is space for steam; otherwise the plastic can burst.

Is it bad to stand in front of the microwave while it is cooking?

People might say that it is bad, but it is not!!! It is just a "rumor." Standing in front of a microwave oven will not and should not cause you any harm!!!!!

This answer is dedicated to Jillian Finn. Thank you!!

How microwaves cook food?

the microwave makes the water molecules in the food move and bump around this causes friction in the food to be cooked.

Why is accurate timing important when using a microwave oven?

Standing time is important because the food is still cooking for a minute after removal from the microwave. A bit of standing time also allows for temperature equalization in the cooked item(s). Experienced microwavers know that when we nuc something, it doesn't necessarily come out evenly heated.

Why can microwaves be used to cook food?

Microwave ovens have a number of advantages and disadvantages(disadvantages being potentially harmful!).

Three advantages would be:

  • It is faster than conventional methods of cooking.
  • Conventional methods of cooking use energy to heat oil, water or air - microwave ovens only heat the food, so you can save on your energy bills.
  • Nutrients are retained in the food.
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Can we cook pizza in a microwave oven?

I think so. First make the dough then shape it. Probably a very thin pizza. Elevate it in the microwave, then cook it on low then medium then maybe a little high until it is no longer gooey especially in the center. Then put toppings on and cook it on a medium or something, then you can blast it on high for as long as you want, unless it explodes or burns I guess, but that didn't happen to me after a couple minutes of boiling cheese.... Maybe if you had some sort of stone it might work better too.

How do you cook Lemongrass?

Consider adding it to forms of liquid for better spread of taste and smell.

# Wash the lemongrass. # Peel off dirty, outer layer of skin. # Use a mortar or the back of your knife, smash its back end (fattest area). # Put it in your liquid.

What are two disadvantages of having a a microwave cooker?

Microwave ovens can sometimes heat food to quickly, too severely, or too unevenly, causing the outside to be cold and the inside too hot.

Also, sometimes things can explode inside a microwave oven, so it's good to be careful with what you put in there.

Which microwave is the best to purchase under 200?

I am using Samsung CE117PF-B microwave very handy kitchen appliances. The best feature of Convection cooking is that it has a third heating element and evenly distribute the heat for a perfect cook. It has smart humidity sensor and 200 Indian menus. I advise you to give it a YES with no doubt, it is best rated over the range microwave convection oven. You can review the detailed feature of the product from the URL .

http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/home-appliances/microwave-oven/convection/

How long should it take to boil 8 oz of water in a 1000 watt microwave?

This depends greatly on the microwave and the position of the water inside it as well as the container that it is in. Many microwaves have "hot spots" where the microwaves are concentrated. Some microwaves have a turntable to try to reduce the hot spots.

Generally, water should boil in about 2 minutes in a ceramic or glass container.

How long does it take to cook a jacket potato in the microwave?

In an 800 watt microwave, it takes 7-10 minutes (depending how big the potato is). A microwave with a lower wattage will take slightly longer. To stop the potato exploding during cooking, you should prick the skin of the potato with a fork/knife a few times on each side. Also, to ensure even cooking, turn the potato over halfway through the cooking time.

Can a rock melt in the microwave?

Depends entirely on the composition of the rock itself. If there is little metal content or water then nothing will happen, the same as a ceramic dish for example. A pourus rock with water content may actually warm up and a rock with high concentrations of conductive metals may cause sparking. Try it and see, it's called scientific experimentation.

How long to microwave a frozen homemade dinner?

1-2 minutes depending on how powerful your microwave is

Can you bake a cake in a microwave oven?

girl, you can bake a cake anywhere. girl you can bake a cake on concrete! just have faith!!

Don't believe the above answer - most cake mixes and recipes are NOT going to cook right in a microwave oven. Look on the box for Microwave directions.

How can a microwave oven cook so fast?

The heat from a oven is slowly passed into the bread and the substance holds the heat upon removal relative to the time of heating. For a microwave, the substance is artificially raised in temperature from the outside in. As soon as the heat is stopped, the temporary warming stops and the core of the object is not as warm as the outer layers, pulling the heat inward. Cool replaces the heat as it goes inward. http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/howcook.html All liquids and food products, are made up of molecules. These molecules have positive and negative particles, so they tend to behave like microscopic magnets. As the positive half cycle of the microwave penetrates the food, the negative particles of the molecules are attracted and attempt to align themselves with this positive field of energy. Then, when the microwave energy alternates to the negative half cycle, the opposite occurs -- The negative particles are repelled and the positive particles are attracted, causing a flipping motion (actually, this reaction is the movement of the particles within each molecule, so, technically, they reverse polarity). This might be compared to a room full of people trying to run back and forth, from one side to the other. Obviously, there would be a lot of bumping, rubbing, agitation, and friction. Now, consider that the actual frequency of the RF energy used in microwave ovens is 2450 million cycles per second! Moreover, consider that within the course of one of those cycles, the molecules would actually change their direction (polarity) twice - once for the positive half-cycle and once for the negative half-cycle. This red-hot rate of vibration causes tremendous friction within the food, and - just as rubbing your hands together makes them warm - this friction produces heat. So the heat is produced directly in the food, but the food is not cooked, as is commonly believed, from the inside out. Actually, the cooking begins just beneath the outer surface and from there inward and outward, with the majority of the energy being expended in the outer layers. The rate and degree of heating depend on the depth and density of the food, as well as its ability to conduct heat. Because the microwave energy is changed to heat as soon as it is absorbed by the food, it cannot make the food radioactive or contaminated. When the microwave energy is turned off and the food is removed from the oven, there is no residual radiation remaining in the food. In this regard, a microwave oven is much like and electric light that stops glowing when it is turned off.

Do microwaves cook from the inside out?

No. Microwaves (not microwave ovens, the actual waves) penetrate the surface of food easily. They heat the inside of your food at the same time as the outside. Compared to a conventional oven, which heat from the outside in, microwaves are much faster.

Another Opinion:

Effectively Microwave Radiation does Heat the interior of an Object First and Hotter than the outside. I once overcooked Cookies in a M.W. Oven. They were burned to a CHAR inside but looked fine on the outside.

Likewise, if you walked in front of a RADAR Antenna (Microwave Source), you could FRY your internal organs yet look ok on the outside.