Other Cooking Methods (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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What waves are used in microwave cooking?
What waves are used in microwave cooking?
Electromagnetic waves
Reason to pierce food before microwaving
Reason to pierce food before microwaving
To prevent bursting
Purpose of standing time after microwave cooking
Purpose of standing time after microwave cooking
Even heat distribution
Type of dish to avoid in microwave
Type of dish to avoid in microwave
Metallic dishes
Speed advantage of microwave cooking
Speed advantage of microwave cooking
Quick method for cooking, reheating, defrosting
Energy benefit of microwave cooking
Energy benefit of microwave cooking
Saves energy
What microwave cooking retains in food
What microwave cooking retains in food
Colour, texture, and nutrients
Microwave cooking disadvantage
Microwave cooking disadvantage
Does not brown food
Example of cooking in microwave
Example of cooking in microwave
Scrambled eggs
Example of reheating in microwave
Example of reheating in microwave
Chicken curry
Example of defrosting in microwave
Example of defrosting in microwave
Bread
Example of melting in microwave
Example of melting in microwave
Chocolate
Why cover food in microwave
Why cover food in microwave
To avoid spattering