COVERING FOODS DURING MICROWAVING

COVERING FOODS DURING MICROWAVING HELPS TO TENDERIZE FOOD, KEEPS FOODS MOIST AND SHORTENS COOKING TIME. FOODS WHICH REQUIRE STEAMING SHOULD HAVE A TIGHT COVER SUCH AS A TIGHT FITTING LID OR VENTED PLASTIC WRAP. PAPER TOWELS REDUCE SPLATTERS BUT DO NOT HOLD IN HEAT. WAX PAPER HOLDS IN SOME STEAM AND IS GOOD FOR SHORTER COOKING TIMES. COOKING BAGS ARE IDEAL FOR LESS TENDER CUTS OF MEAT. CLOSE THE BAG WITH A PIECE OF STRING OR A STRIP CUT FROM THE BAG.