A microwave can cook certain meals and handle a variety of culinary chores in addition to heating items before serving. Did you know you could create pickles, frothy lattes, scrambled eggs, and more with this small appliance? Here are eleven microwave shortcuts that every home chef should be familiar with:
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- 1. Making Pickles
- 2. Honey De-Crystallization
- 3. How to Make Crispy Taco Shells
- 4. Making Old, Dried Bread Taste Like New
- 5. More Citrus Juice, Squeezed
- 6. How to Make a Foamy Latte
- 7. Increase the Rise of Bread Dough
- 8. Garlic Peeling Made Simple
- 9. Use fewer tears when slicing onions
- 10. How to Make Scrambled Eggs
- 11. Cake Baking
1. Making Pickles
Pickled cucumbers are a crucial element in a variety of cuisines, including potato salads, burgers, and Chicago-style hot dogs.
Rather than utilizing the conventional approach, you can now make pickles in the microwave with ease.
Three minutes on high, three minutes on low. It's time to eat.
2. Honey De-Crystallization
Even if kept at ambient temperature, honey may crystallize with time, making it difficult to use. Microwave it for 30–60 seconds without the lid to return it to its original liquid state.
3. How to Make Crispy Taco Shells
Microwaving a soft tortilla into a crispy tortilla is one of the quickest and easiest ways to do it. A tall, microwave-safe cup is required.
Microwave your tortilla for 60 seconds after placing it in the cup.
4. Making Old, Dried Bread Taste Like New
Using this straightforward approach, you can turn stale bread into fresh in only 10 seconds:
Wrap your old bread in a clean paper towel that has been dampened. After that, place it on a metal-free plate and microwave it. If your bread is dehydrated and problematic, put it in the microwave with a glass of water and cook for 10 seconds on high.
5. More Citrus Juice, Squeezed
Many people keep lemons and limes in the fridge, which is OK but has one drawback: the fruit shell hardens and becomes difficult to squeeze for juice. Microwave them for 10–20 seconds to correct this, then slice and squeeze.
6. How to Make a Foamy Latte
If you like frothy lattes, the good news is that you can make them at home in less than two minutes.
Begin by filling half of a glass jar halfway with milk and microwaving it for one minute. After that, carefully cover it and shake it for 30 seconds, then pour it into a cup and pour in the espresso; adjust the quantity to your liking and serve.
7. Increase the Rise of Bread Dough
Because the ideal rising temperatures for bread are between 80°F and 90°F, your counter will work perfectly on warm days but not in the winter. Many people solve this problem by putting bread in the oven to rise.
If you don't have one, you may substitute a microwave:
Microwave a glass of water for 2 minutes without covering it, then set the bread inside next to it and shut the microwave door to retain the heat.
8. Garlic Peeling Made Simple
If peeling garlic is one of your most difficult culinary tasks, consider this method: Depending on the size of the garlic bulb, microwave it for 15-20 seconds.
Remove it and peel it off. You'll notice a significant change.
9. Use fewer tears when slicing onions
It's not difficult to slice onions, but it will cost you a lot of tears. An easy technique to stop it is to microwave all of the onions you want to chop for 30–45 seconds. High heat causes compounds in onions that are spicy to the eyes to break down.
10. How to Make Scrambled Eggs
Because modern life is usually in a hurry, everyone's main goal could be a quick, easy-to-make breakfast food. Scrambled eggs are an example of one of them.
In a microwave-safe bowl, crack two eggs. Add a bit of salt and pepper and two tablespoons of milk, and stir well. Microwave the bowl for 2-3 minutes on high. It's time to eat.
11. Cake Baking
Using a microwave, you can prepare a failsafe cake (such as a mocha or chocolate cake) in just 10 minutes. Here's how to do it:
Prepare a microwave-safe bowl by spraying the inside with nonstick spray and setting it aside. In a separate bowl, combine all of the ingredients, then pour the mixture into the first bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched.
Remove it from the oven and set it aside to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
