It seems to me that many devices designed to make a chef’s life easier actually simplify things too much, and sometimes outright spoil the final result. It is for this reason that I do not cook in the microwave, but many, many people use this convenient kitchen appliance every day. At the same time, it should be recognized that with the right approach, a microwave can do much more than just heat up food. This article is for everyone who would like to use the maximum potential of their microwave.

A few words about the microwave

Indeed, the popularity of the microwave is completely deserved. When these devices first began to appear in our country, the ability to prepare all kinds of dishes in a matter of minutes, and even with the help of radio waves, seemed like real magic - and the fact that you could heat up any food in a couple of minutes was seen as the height of convenience.

Nowadays, microwaves are still just as popular - but through trial and error, many cooks have found that some foods simply cannot be cooked as well as on the stove or in the oven. Indeed, manufacturers of microwave ovens who claim that their brainchild will cook any dish using an absolutely safe method are not lying. However, safe does not mean tasty.

For example, you are unlikely to be able to cook meat, fish or seafood well in the microwave - it is better to use a conventional oven or grill. The fact is that during microwave cooking, the air around the food remains at room temperature, the waves only heat the product itself “from the inside,” so you have to forget about the appetizing crust. And although most modern microwave ovens have a grill function, you should not expect that such a built-in grill will cook as well as the grill in your oven, let alone a charcoal or electric one.

On the other hand, it is premature to give up on the microwave.

This appliance can be an indispensable aid in many of your culinary experiments. For example, if you need crispy bacon for scrambled eggs, sandwiches or salads, use the help of a metal friend - it will be both faster and cleaner. Lay several layers of paper towels on a plate, place the strips of bacon next to each other on them, and cover with another paper towel. Cook the bacon on high for a couple of minutes - the result will be delicious, crispy and less greasy than if you fry it in a frying pan.

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Still convinced that fried bacon is unhealthy? Then cook the rice, it definitely won’t hurt. Place one cup of rice in a bowl, add 1¾ cups of water, add a knob of butter, season with salt and pepper, and cover with plastic wrap. Cook on high for 9 minutes, then reduce to low-medium and cook for another 12 minutes. As a result, you will get perfect rice, fluffy and crumbly.

Vegetables in the microwave

Microwave popcorn is often sold in stores, but its taste is far from perfect. If you have the opportunity to buy corn kernels of the same varieties that are used for popcorn, then nothing stops you from making your own! Take any paper bag, add 2-3 tablespoons of corn kernels and a little salt, and roll the bag tightly so that it does not open, but leave room for the kernels to expand in size. Shake the bag to evenly distribute the grains, place on a plate and cook on high for 2 minutes, or until the grains stop popping. You can eat it straight up, but if you don't mind the extra calories, add melted butter and a little more salt and stir for real popcorn, much better than the movie theater variety.

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Microwave Recipes

You can even prepare a delicious cake in the microwave. Not a delicacy, of course, but it goes great with tea or coffee. I'm telling you how to cook a cake in the microwave in just a few minutes!

The casserole can be prepared both in the oven and in the microwave. You can cook it in the microwave quickly and easily. It turns out soft and juicy. Tasty and healthy. The dish is suitable for children and expectant mothers.

Microwave pizza is a versatile dish. Suitable for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And having a snack at work is a nice thing. Cooking pizza in the microwave is very easy - try it!

I used to think that it would take a long time to cook cheesecake, that you need to have special skills to do it. It turned out that preparing cheesecake is very easy and simple, and you can even do it using a microwave!

Charlotte in the microwave, the recipe for which I am sharing today, is a tender, airy and unusually aromatic popular apple pie. Traditionally belongs to European cuisine, but is very popular here too.

Pollock is a soft, juicy fish that is also suitable for those on a diet. It is prepared without a drop of fat, so there will be no unpleasant smell in the kitchen, which always accompanies frying fish.

A simple recipe for a sponge cake in the microwave - for those sweet tooths who are afraid to bake a sponge cake in the ordinary, classic way. Anyone can cook a biscuit in the microwave, it’s as easy as shelling pears!

If you don’t yet know how to cook grilled vegetables in the microwave, you need to improve urgently. Appetizing and tasty grilled vegetables can be served as a side dish or used in salads. I recommend!

Perhaps the easiest way to prepare crackers is in the microwave. You can prepare delicious crispy aromatic croutons for beer, soup or salad in the microwave in just a few minutes!

Of course, only a man can cook real pilaf and only over a fire and in a cauldron. But in the absence of a man and a fire, we’ll cook pilaf in the microwave - it’s also delicious!

If you haven't yet learned how to cook bananas in the microwave, you'll love this recipe. And what can we say about the dessert itself - unusual, tasty and at the same time tender. Be sure to try it :)

Cooking rice in the microwave is very easy - easier and faster than the usual way. I especially recommend this recipe to novice cooks whose rice constantly burns or turns into porridge.

Tender juicy shrimp in the microwave. Fast, tasty and with minimal time. If you want to know how to cook shrimp in the microwave, read my recipe!

Meringue in the microwave is a wonderful dessert for coffee or tea in record time. Making meringue is, of course, not the easiest process, but the microwave makes it much easier.

Unexpected guests are on the doorstep, and you have nothing for tea? This recipe will help you out in such a situation. Fast, tasty and effortless. A simple microwave cake recipe for your attention.

You were promised a hearty lunch, but time is running out? Don’t despair, I advise you how to cook borscht in the microwave - it only takes half an hour, and no one will notice the substitution, it will be just as satisfying and rich :)

If anyone wants dessert right now and immediately, this recipe is for you! Both big and little picky eaters like it, so let's find out how to cook a soufflé in the microwave.

Tasty, healthy, homemade, and even quick - believe me, it's real :) Find out how to cook oatmeal cookies in the microwave using this simple recipe. Very simple and tasty!

Pink salmon in the microwave is an original dish of delicious low-fat fish. It will please you with both appearance and taste. Even a beginner can cook pink salmon in the microwave.

If the decision to make cream came spontaneously, or you just don’t want to wait two hours for the condensed milk to cook, I’ll tell you how to cook boiled condensed milk in the microwave. It's much faster!

Mackerel is a fish that is a real pleasure to cook. The microwave will help you make a quick and tasty dinner from this fish.

We all know that red fish is a healthy and dietary product, which is so easy and simple to prepare that even a microwave is suitable for it. How to cook trout in the microwave - read on!

If you like lean and not dry fish, I suggest you learn how to cook red fish in the microwave. It cooks quickly and tastes amazing. A great dish for a quick lunch or dinner. Let's cook!

Easy to prepare, low in calories and aromatic, this dish amazes with its taste! I’m telling you how to cook cod in the microwave - don’t miss the chance to learn such a simple cooking method.

Crucian carp and microwave are made for each other. This way the crucian carp cooks much faster, and the juiciness of this fatty fish never goes away! For anyone interested, I’ll tell you how to cook crucian carp in the microwave.

Did you know that vegetables can be cooked in the microwave, and they turn out less fatty, but retain all their beneficial properties? I give advice on how to cook eggplants in the microwave - it will turn out delicious!

I want to tell you a little secret of how to cook yeast dough in the microwave if you don’t have time to wait for the dough to rise on its own. This is where a microwave oven comes to the rescue.

It often happens that no matter how much the liver is stewed on the stove in spices, it comes out a little dry. Surprisingly, if you know how to cook liver in the microwave, the result is a juicy and tender dish! I recommend.

Salmon cooks so quickly in the microwave that you won't have time to set the table. I often microwave salmon on busy days. Fast and easy. And for a side dish you can make a salad.

Recipe for making banana muffins in the microwave.

A traditional Slavic recipe for a healthy and tasty dessert, now using new technologies :) Why not, it’s much faster. So, let's cook apples with honey in the microwave!

Treat yourself to a delicious, affordable and easy dessert that is also very quick to prepare! How to cook pudding in the microwave - read below, and help yourself without much harm to your figure;)

The secret of these sandwiches is that every ingredient (except the bread) is baked in the microwave, rather than the entire sandwich.

This recipe will greatly facilitate the process of preparing cabbage for cabbage rolls. As it turns out, the easiest way to cook cabbage for cabbage rolls is in the microwave - I’ll tell you how to do it!

A time-tested classic plus the technology of our time equals a roast in the microwave :) I’m telling you how to cook a roast in the microwave - a very tasty dish for a family lunch or dinner.

If guests suddenly arrive, you need to treat them with something, right? :) If there are chicken wings in the freezer, you are saved. All that remains is to find out how to cook wings in the microwave!

Not everyone knows how to cook potatoes in the microwave - so I’m sharing a simple and quick recipe. Potatoes in the microwave turn out no less tasty than from the oven or frying pan.

If for various reasons you cannot use the oven to bake cookies, the microwave and this recipe will help you out!

Apple pie, beloved by many, can easily be prepared in the microwave. A minimum of effort and products, and the result is magnificent! The recipe for apple pie in the microwave is simple and will be understandable to everyone.

If you suddenly have a craving for baking but don't have time to stand at the stove, here's a quick and easy microwave brownie recipe for you. Sweet, aromatic and incredibly delicious baked goods in just a few minutes!

Sausages in the microwave are an easy thing to prepare that even a child can figure out. An excellent option for lightning-fast preparation of a full-fledged dish.

If you are tired of ready-made sauces and want to make something simple, fresh, tasty, suitable for pasta, vegetables, chips, try cheese sauce in the microwave!

There are many lovers of such nuts in our country, but, as it turns out, not everyone knows how to cook peanuts in the microwave. I’ll tell you how to do it correctly so that the snack turns out great;)

Let's look at how to cook potatoes with meat in the microwave, a classic dish of Russian cuisine in a modern way. The microwave makes cooking much easier, so be sure to try it!

Semolina porridge, familiar to us all from childhood... Let's combine classical traditions with the latest technological advances and speed up the process :)

Do you like dairy products? You will definitely like the recipe for how to cook cheese in the microwave! The result is a very tender and porous cheese, similar to feta cheese. And all this - in the microwave. I recommend!

In everyday life, the microwave oven has become the best assistant in the kitchen. And sometimes there are moments when a microwave oven can be used not only for heating and defrosting dishes, but also for preparing a delicious dinner. What can you quickly cook in the microwave? We will answer this question below.

Variety of microwave recipes

At first glance, it may seem that it is impossible to cook healthy and tasty food in a microwave. But not many people know that products cooked in a microwave oven practically do not lose their nutrients and original appearance.

Special culinary skills are also not useful for cooking. The only thing you should pay attention to is the presence of special dishes for the oven. The number of dishes that are cooked in the microwave is surprising.

The abundance is so wide that the menu can be tailored to suit any gourmet’s whim. Below are some quick recipes.

Potatoes with bacon


This recipe is incredibly simple and economical, and will be an excellent snack for the arrival of unexpected guests. Nutritious and delicious!

Wash the potatoes thoroughly and make a cut. The cut should not reach the base of the potato. Add salt and spices to taste, let stand for a while so that the spices are absorbed. Place the potatoes in a special microwave-safe bowl prepared in advance.

About 3 large potatoes will fit in the microwave at a time. At maximum microwave power (850 W), cook for 10-13 minutes.

In the meantime, prepare the filling. The filling can be varied; ham can be replaced with chicken or all kinds of smoked foods. In this recipe, the ham should be finely chopped and the cheese should be grated on the finest grater.

Remove the finished potatoes from the microwave onto a plate and carefully scrape out the pulp from the cut area. Mix the pulp with ham and cheese, add mayonnaise or sour cream (to add juiciness to the dish). Mix all ingredients thoroughly again. If desired, you can add finely chopped olives or pickled cucumbers.

Carefully fill the remaining potato molds with the resulting mixture. To prevent the resulting dish from falling apart, you need to slightly press the halves on both sides. Sprinkle chopped herbs on top and safely serve!

Hungarian goulash

As stated above, it is possible to cook both side dishes and meat dishes in a microwave oven. The goulash presented below is not only tasty, but also looks attractive.

Hungarian goulash is a fairly common dish; it is usually cooked in a frying pan, but the microwave oven is in no way inferior and has its own advantages in terms of time. Hungarian goulash is perfect for those watching their figure.

Ingredients:

  • beef pulp (without bone) - 500 g;
  • bell pepper (medium size) - 1 pc.;
  • onion - 1 pc.;
  • tomato - 2 pcs.;
  • dry red wine - 50 ml;
  • bouillon cubes - 2 pcs.;
  • ground paprika - 0.5 tbsp;
  • salt;
  • greenery.

Cooking time: 20 minutes.

Calorie content per 100 grams: 70 kcal.

Wash the beef thoroughly and remove any veins. You can replace beef with veal. Cut the meat into small cubes. Peel the onion and chop. Cut the bell pepper into halves, core, and cut into cubes.

For a more appetizing look, you can take two halves of pepper of different colors. Place the meat and vegetables in a microwave-safe pan, cover with a lid and, at full power (850 W), cook for 5-7 minutes.

Tomatoes should be peeled. To do this, they need to be doused with boiling water. After the skin is removed, the tomatoes must be chopped and added to the meat.

The next step in preparing goulash is preparing the dressing. Salt, paprika and bouillon cubes must be dissolved in the wine. You can add other spices to taste, for example, cumin or marjoram.

Pour the resulting mixture over the goulash and continue cooking for 7-10 minutes. Sprinkle the finished dish with finely chopped herbs.

Liver in sour cream sauce

For many, cooking liver in a microwave oven will be unusual, but this recipe will add variety to your daily diet. The liver turns out tender and flavorful.

Ingredients:

  • beef or chicken liver – 500 g;
  • medium-sized onion – 2 pcs.;
  • sour cream 20% fat - 200 ml;
  • garlic – 2 cloves;
  • sunflower oil – 1 tbsp;
  • salt;
  • pepper;
  • Bay leaf.

Cooking time: 25-30 minutes.

Calorie content per 100 grams: 140 kcal.

It is necessary to peel the onion and cut into thin half rings. Place it in a microwave-safe pan; it is advisable to use a container with a capacity of 2-2.5 liters. Sprinkle sunflower oil on top of the onion.

Sunflower oil can be replaced with any other vegetable oil. Cover the pan with onions and place in the oven for 10 minutes, setting the maximum power to 100%.

Meanwhile, prepare the liver. If the liver is beef, it must be cleaned of film. You don't have to remove the film from the chicken liver. Cut the liver into small pieces, add sour cream.

Place the resulting mixture on the onion and continue cooking at 100% power for 2 minutes without covering the container with a lid. After 2 minutes, reduce power to 80%, simmer for another 10-12 minutes.

Add chopped garlic, salt, pepper, bay leaf, or other spices at the end of cooking, turn off after 30 seconds and leave the finished dish in the microwave for another 5 minutes.

What's for dessert?

Sometimes you want to pamper your loved ones with all sorts of goodies. Adults and children especially appreciate home-baked goods. What can you cook from baked goods in the microwave? It turns out that there are many options for amazing desserts, both with and without baking.

Miracle cupcakes

To prepare these cupcakes you do not need any special skills or culinary abilities.

Ingredients:

  • flour - 10 g;
  • sugar - 2-3 tbsp;
  • milk (fat only) - 150 ml;
  • baking powder for dough - 1 tsp;
  • cocoa - 2-3 tbsp.

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

Calorie content per 100 grams: 320 kcal.

Whisk milk and sugar until smooth, add milk. It is better to use milk at room temperature, then the muffins will turn out more airy. Add baking powder for dough.

Baking powder can be replaced with 0.5 tsp. soda quenched with vinegar. Pour cocoa into the resulting mixture and gradually add flour, whisking thoroughly to avoid lumps.

Particular attention should be paid to the fact that the proposed recipe excludes the use of all kinds of mixers. The dough should also not be kneaded for too long.

Pour the finished dough into special 150 ml molds. The amount of ingredients is calculated for 3 forms. If you don’t have such forms at hand, you can find a way out by using coffee cups or any other ceramic utensils. Do not fill the molds to the brim; half will be enough; the cupcakes will rise during baking.

The miracle cupcakes need to be baked for 4-5 minutes at a power of 750 W.

The recipe can be supplemented with various additives, for example, chopped fruits or nuts. You can also improvise when serving - pour condensed milk or chocolate glaze over the cupcakes.

Oatmeal cookies with apples

A simple oatmeal cookie recipe that is perfect for a light tea party. Cooking will not take much time and incredible effort, but will make an amazing impression. The recipe does not require the use of special microwave-safe dishes.

Ingredients:

  • oatmeal - 1 cup;
  • sugar - 0.5 cups;
  • flour - 1 tsp;
  • chicken egg - 1 pc.;
  • apple - 1 pc.

Cooking time: 10 minutes.

Calorie content per 100 grams: 180 kcal.

First of all, grind the oatmeal into flour using a blender. It is not necessary to achieve the consistency of flour. Combine oatmeal with flour.

In another bowl, mix the egg and sugar until smooth. The sugar must be completely dissolved, otherwise it will burn in the microwave. Add oatmeal to the resulting mixture and mix thoroughly again.

Grate the apple on a fine grater and combine with the dough. If desired, the apple can be replaced with another fruit.

Sprinkle a microwave-safe plate with flour and carefully, using a spoon, place the dough into cookie shapes. Cookies should be baked at medium power (750
W) 4-5 minutes. The baking process must be controlled, as there is a possibility that the cookies will burn. Allow the finished oatmeal cookies to cool.

Bon appetit!

A microwave oven (also a microwave oven; razg. microwave) is an electrical appliance that uses the phenomenon of heating water-containing substances by electromagnetic radiation in the decimeter range (usually with a frequency of 2.450 GHz) and is intended for quickly preparing, heating or defrosting food.

Unlike classical ovens (for example, an oven or a Russian oven), food is heated in a microwave oven not only from the surface of the heated body, but also through its volume containing polar molecules (for example, water), since radio waves of a given frequency penetrate and are absorbed by food products approximately 1.5 - 2.5 cm in depth from the surface. This reduces the time it takes to heat up food; The average heating rate in microwave ovens is 0.3-0.5 °C per second.

Microwave vs mobile phone

“How can you compare a mobile phone, used for telephone conversations, and a microwave, whose purpose is to heat food,” a perplexed reader of my excellent work will ask and, as always, he will be wrong. Both devices have the same principle. These are microwaves, just a microwave, emitting watts of power, and a mobile phone emits milliwatts. But you can heat food in a microwave, but you cannot talk through it like on the phone. And the cell phone... But STOP! Who said you can't heat up food with your mobile phone?

After all, it emits microwaves, doesn't it? We will not experiment with sticking your head in a microwave for three minutes to prove it is harmful to the human brain. Yes, and you won’t be able to turn it on with the door open. But boil a chicken egg soft-boiled or even hard-boiled? We can. Let's do an experiment. Let's place two honeycombs opposite each other, and an egg between them. They must be in conversation mode all the time. After six hours, the egg will be soft-boiled, and after eight, hard-boiled. Well, what did you eat, my beloved readers?

Not yet? Oh? you don’t talk for 6 – 8 hours at the same time from two phones.

Just a couple, three hours a day and just one at a time. And the rest of the time you stare at the screen while surfing the Internet. And if you don’t talk, then it lies in a man’s trouser pocket, not far from his dignity, or in his shirt pocket, closer to his heart. Women are not fools, they tenaciously hold it in their hand or purse. Yes, they are just doubly stupid, they chirp on a nice little mobile phone for half a day, frying their brains. By the way, why does the phone get very hot during a long conversation and heats up the ear? Or maybe it's the other way around. Does the ear heat up from the microwaves and heat up the phone?

Well, okay, I agree, there is not much harm. But in 15 - 20 years or more you will agree that there is harm. And if you don't get brain cancer, still fry your brains. “Why don’t they write about this anywhere,” the reader of my work will say, outraged to the core, “besides, the mobile phone, lying in your pocket, doesn’t work. The screen is turned off." God of the Internet, save me from your foolish sheep, and explain to them that it is not the screen that emits microwaves, but the radio transmitter of the mobile phone, synchronizing with the cells every minute.

“Why isn’t this written anywhere?” the angry reader will ask at the end. Are you crazy, my dear and adored readers? You want to deprive powerful corporations of billions in profits. However, you are wrong again. They write, but no one reads these articles. And YouTube is full of videos on the topic, but no one watches them.

How does a microwave oven work?

Now it’s time to turn the medal over and look at the microwave. Both devices operate at the same frequency. This is 1 – 2.5 GHz. Anyone familiar with the simple calculation of wavelength from the speed of light and frequency will quickly realize that the wavelength does not exceed 3 - 5 centimeters. But the paradox of a mobile phone is that it radiates in all directions. Otherwise, how can she contact a cell tower that is located in an unknown location from the caller? Concrete with metal reinforcement greatly weakens the signal. In an elevator or subway, the signal may be completely lost.

Microwave exposure allegedly changes the structure of water and food products, turning beneficial microelements into carcinogens. In fact, the effect of microwave radiation in an oven on substances is due to normal heating.

Same thing in the microwave. Its insides are shielded with a metal casing, and the door has a special glass with a mesh that does not allow microwaves to pass through. So is there any harm from a microwave to the outside space? Of course there is, if you stick your face to the door and watch the cooking process for an hour. You get the same amount of harmful microwaves as from your mobile phone. But this is just funny.

What is the principle of heating food in the microwave? Exactly the same as in the oven. In the oven, infrared radiation loosens molecules, and in the microwave, high-frequency radiation. Heating is the acceleration of the movement of molecules. But in the oven, the outer surface heats up, and in the microwave the waves heat inward. And they supposedly heat up the water molecules that are found in all products. You have been deceived, dear readers. There is almost no water in the bones, but they heat up more. There is also not enough of it in vegetable oil and lard, but oil vapors can explode if heating occurs in an open container. Dry cereals, grains, and nuts also heat up well.

That is, the principle of heating is almost the same, but the microwave does more harm? Quite the opposite. Microwave cooking does not require oil, which does not create carcinogens. And don’t tell me fairy tales about how microwaves remain in food for a long time after cooking. This is complete nonsense! But rapid heating of the product not on the periphery, but in depth does not have time to destroy all the vitamins and nutrients, unlike a miracle stove, pot or frying pan. They destroy almost half of the vitamins and nutrients during long-term thermal processing, and in the microwave it is an order of magnitude less. The microwave does not fry, but is rather similar to an air fryer. You won’t be able to fry potatoes in it or make pizza, along with grilled chicken, unless it’s a semblance. And baked or stewed with pleasure. However, some microwave oven models are equipped with an electric grill with a rotating skewer and convection. Then yes.

But I'm considering a pure microwave, not a food processor. But just don’t put your hands in there immediately after the signal, of course you will get burned. And after cooking, it is recommended to keep the dish there for a few minutes until it finishes cooking.

Summary: the harm from a microwave is much less than from a mobile phone, only if you don’t hold your favorite device in your arms while cooking and cover its beautiful door with kisses. Love sometimes looks quite strange. Don’t kiss your cell phone either, well, at least not often and not for long periods of time.

Microwave recipes

Now, let's look at the beauty of cooking in the microwave. Let's say a friend suddenly drops by. And you don’t even have a cake, let alone a cake. While water for tea is boiling in the electric coffee maker, you and I will prepare a mini cake, my dear readers. “Don’t make me laugh,” the dear reader will burst out laughing, “water boils in my coffee maker for no more than 5 minutes.

Microwave cake recipe


It’s almost impossible to prepare a cake in such a time.” Well, let's see. The one who laughs is the one who doesn’t laugh at all, but flies around the kitchen and pours ingredients into a 300 ml glass mug.

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • A pinch of baking powder
  • A pinch of vanillin

Beat it all with a mixer or fork and put the mug in the microwave. The dough should have the consistency of pancakes. And take up no more than 2/3 of the mug. Full power for 3 minutes. Ready! Fans can experiment with nuts, raisins or chocolate.

“It won’t be enough,” the hostess will say. Okay, let's take a large glass pan for the microwave. Coat the walls with sunflower oil and pour 2/3 of the dough there as well. We place a glass glass in the middle, fill it halfway with water, for what? The microwaves will weaken towards the center and the cake will turn out underbaked. A little trick. The time is selected experimentally and is usually a multiple of the volume. When the cake has cooled, carefully remove it from the container and cut it into three layers. We coat the cakes with your favorite creams and put them in the refrigerator for soaking.

Recipe for cooking peas and beans in the microwave


How long do you cook peas, beans or legumes? I'm a little over half an hour. First, soak overnight or for 5-6 hours. You still can’t do without it. We rinse in running water, pour into a glass container, pour twice the volume of water, salt and pepper. Remember, you need less salt in the microwave. Do not cover with a lid! 10 minutes full power, 20 minutes 50%. At this time, fry the onion and season it with tomato. When the peas/beans are ready, add the sauce, stir for another 2-3 minutes.

Recipe for stewed cabbage in the microwave

Braised cabbage. Shred the cabbage and onion, pour water into a glass saucepan with cabbage and a few pieces of butter on top. Close the lid and simmer for 10 minutes at maximum power. Take out the pan, stir, add a spoonful of tomato paste, salt, pepper, bay leaf, favorite seasonings, stir, close the lid and another 8-10 minutes. When ready, remove the lid and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.

Microwave baked potato recipe

As I already wrote, you won’t be able to fry potatoes, but you can easily prepare delicious baked ones. You have new potatoes. Throw a piece of sunflower oil into a glass pan and melt it for 30 seconds at full power. Take a few cloves of garlic. Crush it with a knife and chop it finely, finely. I generally recommend removing the garlic press out of sight, out of mind. Cut the young potatoes coarsely with the skin on. Throw everything into the pan and mix thoroughly so that the oil covers the potatoes. Do not cover with a lid! 10 minutes of full power, poke with a fork, stir and continue for three minutes. Remember, you need less salt in the microwave. Potatoes come in different varieties. For some, 15 minutes is enough, for others, 20-25. Zucchini and eggplant are exactly the same, but the time is 2-3 times less. Knowing the time for each product, you can make a baked assortment by adding cubes of vegetables. Carrots wouldn't hurt either.

Grilled chicken legs in the microwave

Grilled leg. Cut 5-7 garlic cloves in half and place on the bottom of the pan. Gently coat the washed and dried thighs or drumsticks with mayonnaise and place them on the garlic cloves. Protection against contact with the bottom. The garlic will most likely burn, but there will be a smell and the neighbors will come running. 10 minutes on one side, carefully turn over and another 5-7 minutes.


Homemade hamburgers. We buy domestic hamburger buns. Cut it in half. Coat one half inside with mayonnaise, the other with tomato or ketchup, in a thin layer. Carefully place thin strips of cutlets, ham or sausage (whatever you can get your hands on), pickled or fresh cucumber, herbs, plastic tomatoes, a slice of cheese. We add everything in layers, add thin strips of olives. Wrap with cling film. We press down. Do not bend the edges! 40 sec on one side, flip over, another 40 sec. We wait for it to cool down and eat it. This hamburger is much healthier than fast food. But something is missing from it. What? Flavor enhancer E621 (monosodium glutamate) and palm oil. Do we need it? But all the vitamins and all the nutrients are intact.

Microwave ovens are convenient because they cook food much faster than other devices, and also have the function of defrosting food. However, preparing delicious and nutritious meals in the microwave is not as easy as it seems, and to get the most out of your food you need to follow some rules. The most important thing: do not forget to maintain the moisture content of the food at the proper level and adhere to the exact cooking time.

Steps

Cooking most foods in the microwave

    Separate foods by cooking time. Some foods take longer to cook than others. More precisely, larger and thicker foods take longer to cook than thinner and smaller ones. To prevent large foods from being undercooked and small ones from being overcooked, sort the ingredients and cook them separately.

    • Starchy vegetables (such as potatoes or sweet potatoes) tend to take the longest to cook, followed by meat. But it takes very little time to cook small vegetables.

  1. Slice large items to speed up cooking time. You can reduce the time it takes to microwave food by cutting ingredients into small pieces. For example, large pieces of meat will cook faster if you cut them into strips or small pieces first.

    • Foods that should be chopped before cooking include potatoes (unless you are baking them), other large vegetables, and large cuts of meat.

  2. Make holes in the skinned products. Foods with skins can trap steam, and if that steam has nowhere to escape, the food may burst and splatter everywhere. To avoid this, take a fork or sharp knife and poke a few holes in the skinned foods, including:

    • sausages,
    • potato,
    • sweet potato,
    • sausages for hot dogs.

  3. Properly place food in a microwave safe bowl. Find a microwave-safe bowl or plate. Place the food in a single layer, with the thickest parts of the food away from the center of the bowl. This ensures precise cooking times, as what is closer to the outer edges will cook faster than what is closer to the middle.

    Cover food before cooking. If your special bowl has a lid, place it over the dish and leave a small gap to allow steam to escape. If there is no lid, cover the bowl with a damp towel or paper napkin. Covering food in the microwave is important for a number of reasons, including that it:

    Cook food in short bursts and stir constantly. Close the microwave door. To turn on the microwave, you will need to select a cooking time, set the timer, and then press the “Start” button. Cook small vegetables at one minute intervals, larger vegetables at 2 minute intervals, and meat at 3 minute intervals. Stir the contents of the dish between each session to distribute the heat.

    Let food sit before serving. Once the food is ready, close the microwave door and leave the food there to rest. During this time, the food will be completely ready. Vegetables and casseroles should rest for 5 to 10 minutes, while meats will need 10 to 15 minutes.

Cooking Certain Foods

    Cook meat on medium power. You can cook meat in the microwave, but it will take some getting used to. Take the meat at room temperature. Dry it gently to remove excess moisture. Season with a little salt and pepper if desired. Place the meat in a microwave-safe plate and cook on medium power for 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the meat once during cooking.