The popularity of the microwave oven is based on the speed of cooking and on the preservation of more nutrients in dishes than with conventional heat treatment. But only if you choose the right dishes.
There are three types of microwave utensils: ceramic, glass, special plastic. Cookware made of metal is strictly prohibited. It is advisable not to use plates and pans with patterns, as some paints contain metal particles and can damage the magnetron.
Glassware
A small pan, expanding towards the top and made of heat-resistant glass, is a necessary item for cooking in the microwave. You can easily prepare first and second courses in it. Many housewives use these pans even for baking.
The only caveat is that it is better to choose a round pan. In oval and square containers, the distribution of microwaves is uneven.
Plain glasses, with thick glass walls, are also useful in modern kitchens. They can be used to bake an omelet, make small muffins, and warm up juice. Thin-walled microwave glasses are not suitable, they will burst when heated. Also, you can not use crystal containing lead and other metals.
Ceramic tableware
Ceramic microwave ovenware is ideal. All plates and pots used in cooking must not have chips or cracks, as the dishes may crack during the heating process. Therefore, it is preferable to buy pots and dishes covered with glaze for the microwave oven. On the glaze, damage will be visible immediately.
It is not recommended to purchase porcelain tableware from the local market. As a rule, all of it is imported from China, where metal is almost always added to ceramics and paint. By the way, you can check whether the microwave ovenware is suitable or not.
A 200 ml glass jar filled with water is placed in the oven and covered with a leaky lid. A test item, such as a plate, is placed next to the jar. Turn on maximum heating for 1-2 minutes. If the plate remains cold, it can be used for microwave cooking. If it is heated, this dish is not suitable for microwave oven.
Plastic dishes
Polyamide or polypropylene dishes, specially made for microwave ovens, can withstand heating up to + 140 ° C. However, you need to be careful when cooking in such a dish. When heated, sugar and fat can heat up above normal and deform the dishes. In a plastic container, you can cook vegetables, bake a cake. For roasting chicken or apples with sugar, it is best to use a glass ovenproof dish.
Knowing how to choose utensils for the microwave, the hostess will ensure the normal operation of the microwave and save money.
