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A magnetron in a microwave oven generates electromagnetic waves of very high frequency and very short wavelength, hence the name microwave. When food and similar substances are subjected to microwaves, they absorb energy and heat very quickly. The actual heating takes place by molecular friction within the food itself. This is why the surrounding area [...]
Fresh or frozen vegetables and puddings are the items most often steamed, and steaming is a method of cooking used quite often in Asian cookery. Health benefits of your food is greatly increased by steaming as opposed to boiling, as the water will leech out the vitamins and nutrients of your food. There are four [...]
SIMMERING Simmering requires careful setting of the heat to maintain a temperature of 95-99C. This temperature is reached when gentle currents can be seen in the liquid, or small bubbles are just breaking the surface. Careful simmering is required for making consommé and for the despumation of sauces. To cook at this temperature it’s usual [...]