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MICROWAVE COOKING UTENSILS
You can test your cooking utensils to
see whether they are microproof or not.
Do this simple test. Put a glass half full of
water in the microwave oven. Place it on
top of or next to the dish. Microwave for
one minute at full power. If the water
becomes hot, the dish is microwave-safe.
If on the otherhand, the dish is warm or
hot, this means that the dish has been
absorbing microwave energy, and should
not be used in the microwave oven.
For most oven cooking, a round dish is
preferable to oval or rectangular dishes,
because food cooked in corners allow
more exposure to microwaves. Over
cooking at comers may occur.
There are also a number of cooking
utensils designed for microwave cooking
on sale in the market. Always check
manufacturers’ instructions.
RECOMMENDED
NOT RECOMMENDED
Metal Metal
Small pieces or strips of aluminium foil
may be used to shield parts of food, such
as tips of poultry, wings or legs or the
thin ends of joints. Shallow TV dinner
trays less than 3/4 inch (1 1/2cm) deep can
be used, but foil lids should be replaced
with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Glass, ceramic and china
All ovenproof glass and ceramic cook-
ware can be used. Ordinary glass and
china can be used only for short-term
heating.
Plastic cookware designed specifically for
microwave cooking, microwave plastic
cooking bags or boilable bags are all
acceptable. Always puncture bags before
cooking to prevent bursting. Plastic wrap
can make a good tight seal when used to
cover cooking dishes during microwaving.
Turn back one corner to allow steam to
escape. Foam cups and dishes should be
used for short-term hearing only.
Metal dishes or utensils and those with
any form of metal trim or decoration are
not recommended, because metal reflects
microwaves. This will cause arcing
(sparks), and damage to the dish and the
oven magnetron. Foil plates more than 3/4
inch (1 1/2 cm) in depth, foil-lined paper
bags or boxes, sheets of aluminium foil,
conventional meat thermometers, pewter
or silver dishes, pots and pans are not to
be used. Use string or elastic bands to
replace metal twist-ties which are often
supplied with cooking bags.
Glass
Delicate glassware and lead crystal
should be avoided.
Melamine dishes plastic bags used for
freezing or storage Should not be used.
Paper
Paper of any kind should not be used in
the oven for prolonged periods. This
Paper
causes the paper to ignite
Paper plates and cups can be used for
short-termcooking or re-heating. Paper
towels and wax paper are best used for
covering cooking dishes, heating rolls and
sandwiches, because they keep the food
Wood and straw
Large wooden utensils should not be
used as the microwave energy may cause
the wood to become dry and brittle.
moist.
Small wooden utensils and straws can be
used for very short periods.
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Plastic
Plastic
Wood and straw