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Microwave terms.
Definition
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term tot sparks in the oven. Arcing is
clmsed b;_:
metal or toil touching the side of the oxen.
t_)il that is not molded to tood (upturned edges act like
_lntenn_ls).
metal such as twist,ties, poultr} pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
rec}cled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering Coxers hold in moisture, allow tot more exen heating and reduce
cooking time. \%nting plastic wlap or co, ering with wax paper
allo_:s excess steam to escape.
Shielding In a regular oxen, }ou shield chicken 1)feasts or 1)aked toods to
.......... prexent oxetq)rowning. When microwming, }ou use small strips
of toil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on
poultry, which would cook 1)etore larger parts.
Standing 17me When you cook with regular oxens, toods such as roasts or cakes
are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is
especiall} important in microwme cooking. Note that a
microwmed cake is not placed on a cooling l_ack.
Venting After coxering a dish with plastic wlap, }ou vent the plastic wlap Ix}
turning back one corner so excess steam C_lll escape.
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