Microwave safe cookware for microwave cooking
Microwave safe cookware for Microwave cooking. Many homes have microwave ovens now as it saves a lot of time and is convenient and less messy to use.
The kitchenware you have been using on the stove top and/ or in the oven is not suitable for microwave cooking. Metal cookware is not safe to use in the microwave
Why use microwave safe cookware?
Microwave safe cookware is specially made to use in the microwave. It should allow the microwaves to go through the cookware as well as the food. That is the reason you need to get and use special kind of cookware for use in microwave ovens.
Microwave safe cookware is available with lid or without lid. Remember that the lid also should be microwave safe.
We can not use Metal cookware such as stainless steel cookware or aluminum cookware, as microwaves do not pass through it and you will find sparks coming if you try to use it.
We also can not use Cookware which has shiny metal rings such as cups/ saucers/bowls etc. as it may damage your microwave or can cause fire.
Material for microwave safe cookware
Microwave safe cookware is made with several kinds of material. Whenever and whatever you cook in your microwave oven, make sure the container as well as the lid is microwave safe.
- We can use oven proof, heat resistant glassware in the microwave. Check first that it says that it is microwave safe. Borosil, Pyrex, Corning ware make microwave safe glass cookware. Many companies are making microwave safe cookware for microwave cooking.
- Unglazed glass dinnerware.
- Can use Ceramic or earthenware.
- Plastic – we can not use the regular plastic that is used for kitchen storage. There is a special kind of plastic that can be used for reheating food. Even there, the plastic should not get discolored after using. There are many companies making plastic cookware for microwave cooking.
- Some such as paper as wood can be used for short time heating or cooking. For example making popcorn in paper bags. When cooking for longer time in paper, there is a risk of starting fire.
Do not use the storage containers used in refrigerator to reheat food in the oven unless they are microwave safe. Use only microwave safe porcelain or glassware or plastic.
Choose cookware with cover so that food does not get splattered in your microwave. It can also help food to cook faster.
What type of cookware is available for microwave cooking?
A variety of microwave cookware is available to use for different purpose.
Rice cookers, Popcorn maker, vegetable steamers, egg broilers, omelet pans, egg poacher, food defroster, microwave browning dish etc.
Some cookware can be used for storing food in the refrigerator as well as reheating and for cooking. Freeze, heat and store sets.
You can also get cookware sets and dinner sets and use them in a microwave. Now a days stainless steel containers/bowls with plastic outer layer are available. Many of them are available in attractive colors and shapes too.
You may also get a sectioned plate so that you can heat microwave meals together. You can heat different items at the same time in the plate.
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