Convert a conventional oven recipe for use it in the Microwave. It is pretty simple if you follow the directions below.
Important to know:
1. Microwaves are attracted to FAT, SUGAR, AND WATER (in that order).
2. STANDING TIME - Foods cook 20 - 25% more after you remove them from the microwave oven.
CONVERTING CONVENTIONAL OVEN RECIPES
1st RULE - Cut back on the least rich liquid ingredient by 20-25% (usually this is the water). This is because there is no dry hot air in the microwave to evaporate the extra liquid.
2nd RULE - Cut back on spices and sauces 20-25%. For the same reason as rule #1.
3rd RULE - Try to keep food uniform in size for best results.
LET INGREDIENTS REST FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES AFTER MIXING (this is very important).
TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART
MICROWAVE OVEN
100% High 425-500 or broil
70% Medium High 350
50% Medium 300
25-30% Low 225
10% Warm 150
HOW LONG TO COOK
Cook 1/4 of the conventional time. Be sure to allow for stand time.
Meat, fruit, vegetables, & poultry: Cook 6 minutes per pound
Seafood: Cook 3 minutes per pound.
Hard-boiled eggs -- After cracking the egg open and putting it in the bowl prick the yellow 2-3 times with a toothpick. Cook at 50% power for 45 seconds. Blended eggs should be steamed at 100% power.
Important to know:
1. Microwaves are attracted to FAT, SUGAR, AND WATER (in that order).
2. STANDING TIME - Foods cook 20 - 25% more after you remove them from the microwave oven.
CONVERTING CONVENTIONAL OVEN RECIPES
1st RULE - Cut back on the least rich liquid ingredient by 20-25% (usually this is the water). This is because there is no dry hot air in the microwave to evaporate the extra liquid.
2nd RULE - Cut back on spices and sauces 20-25%. For the same reason as rule #1.
3rd RULE - Try to keep food uniform in size for best results.
LET INGREDIENTS REST FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES AFTER MIXING (this is very important).
TEMPERATURE CONVERSION CHART
MICROWAVE OVEN
100% High 425-500 or broil
70% Medium High 350
50% Medium 300
25-30% Low 225
10% Warm 150
HOW LONG TO COOK
Cook 1/4 of the conventional time. Be sure to allow for stand time.
Meat, fruit, vegetables, & poultry: Cook 6 minutes per pound
Seafood: Cook 3 minutes per pound.
Hard-boiled eggs -- After cracking the egg open and putting it in the bowl prick the yellow 2-3 times with a toothpick. Cook at 50% power for 45 seconds. Blended eggs should be steamed at 100% power.
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