The Hidden Possibilities of a Normal Microwave

Many of us are used to using a microwave oven only to heat or defrost food. But in fact, this kitchen appliance can become one of the most popular items in your kitchen. The main thing is to know how to use it correctly.



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"Site" 12 useful tips that will open up new readers microwave They will help you get the most out of it.

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1. Make a lush milk foam on coffee
   How to achieve a lush milk froth on coffee, if there is no coffee machine at hand? A microwave will come to the rescue. It's pretty simple. You need to pour the milk into a glass jar, then cover it with a lid and shake it for 30 seconds. After that, the pre-prepared milk can be sent to the microwave, but without a lid, for 30 seconds.
   
   
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2. Refresh the spice flavor
   It happens that your favorite spices lose their bright and rich aroma. A microwave oven can help in this situation. Place the spices in the microwave for 30 seconds. You will be pleasantly surprised, but such a banal manipulation will return the original aroma to your favorite spices.
   
   
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3. Prepare crispy bacon
   Crunchy bacon, as it turned out, can be prepared without oil and even without a pan. In the microwave, it turns out to be no less tasty and at the same time completely harmless. To make such a dish, cover the surface of the plate with paper napkins, and on top of them lay out several slices of bacon. On top of the pieces of bacon, put the paper napkins again and then send the dish to the microwave. In the process of cooking, paper wipes will absorb fat, so that the bacon will turn out to be crispy and rosy.
   
   
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4. Save stale bread
   Wrap the stale bread with a napkin slightly moistened with water and send it to the microwave for 20 seconds. The bread will be soft again, without being too wet.
   
   
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5. Making corn popcorn
   From a special variety of corn in a microwave oven, you can make popcorn. Unlike cooking in a conventional pan, in this case, you can not be afraid of burning grains. Pour corn grains into a small paper bag and pour them with olive oil. Then roll the paper bag several times and place it in the microwave for 3 minutes.
   
   
   
   
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6. Let the test fit.
   For yeast dough to rise properly, you need to wait several hours. Microwaves can greatly speed up this process! Cover the dough container with a towel and send to the microwave with a glass of water. Turn on the device for 3 minutes, setting the power below average. Then leave the dough to rest for 3 minutes and heat again for 3 minutes, then leave to rest for another 6 minutes. The test will rise at least 2 times.
   
   
   
   
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7. Prepare steam vegetables
   Microwave can successfully replace the steamer. Put the vegetables in a bowl, add some water to them and cover with a plate. The heat of the stove will complete the job. The effect will be exactly the same as the steamer. You will get delicious and healthy steamed vegetables, spending a minimum of time on their preparation.
   
   
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8. Chop onions without tears
   You can solve the problem of tears when cutting onions in 30 seconds! That is how long it is necessary to hold the bulb in the microwave before you start cutting.
   
   
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9. Fry nuts and crackers
   If there is a microwave in the kitchen, then frying nuts and crackers will not be difficult. Spread the products evenly on a flat dish and send for a few minutes to an oven tuned to maximum power. Thus, you will be able to save your personal time, because the drying of crackers and nuts in the oven is slower.
   
   
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10. Clean grapefruit from bitter skin
    Many people refuse to eat grapefruit because of its bitter skin. Not everyone is willing to spend a lot of time cleaning it. A microwave can also simplify this task. The skin of grapefruit is easily removed if you leave the fruit in the microwave for only 30 seconds. The same can be done with other citrus fruits.
    
    
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11. Dry the greens
    If you have a lot of unused greens, do not rush to throw them in the trash. Prolong the life of parsley, basil, dill and oregano will help microwave. To do this, put the greens on a paper napkin and send to the microwave. Warm it there for a few minutes, then grind the dried herbs and leave to dry for a couple more minutes.
    
    
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12. Soak the legumes.
    It is not necessary to soak beans and peas before cooking all night. It is enough to pour beans with water and send them to the microwave for 10 minutes, and then give them an hour to brew.
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Especially for everyone who wants to save time and cook inexpensive, tasty and light dishes in a few minutes, we offer 5 excellent recipes for a microwave oven.

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