Recipes
14 Introduction
Warming, heating
} Warming to room temperature
} Set the appliance only for very short heating times and a medium or low power level. The
food rapidly reaches room temperature. Overheating can be disastrous for cheese, butter,
or ice cream.
} Heating of liquids
} Never use delicate glasses or cups that cannot withstand higher temperatures to heat
liquids.
} A glass rod or a metal or plastic spoon in the cup prevents so-called boiling retardation,
where the liquid evaporates instantaneously at the time of removal. With the aid of the
spoon, the boiling bubbles can develop slowly and can rise along the spoon.
} Before drinking, you should stir the liquid to get rid of temperature dierences. Do not try
to test the temperature with your mouth. Often, the liquid is hotter than the container
seems to indicate.
} High-proof alcoholic beverages may not be heated excessively, as they may ignite.
} Reheating of prepared food
} Place the prepared food or leftovers immediately after cooking into the refrigerator. In
this way, the vitamins are preserved longer. If you use the serving dishes for this, you do
not have to change containers at a later time.
} Arrange the various components of a one-course meal as flat as possible. Place thick parts
like chicken legs on the outside and susceptible parts on the inside.
} Cover the food for heating. In this way the food heats more uniformly and does not dry
out. Reversed plates, microwave foil, parchment paper, or special covers are suitable for
covering.
} Do not cover food with a crispy outer layer, like breaded cutlets, grilled chicken, or
gratinated food, so that the crust is not softened too much. Brushing the surface with oil
or liquid butter keeps it crispier.
} Moisten stew and side dishes like mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, and vegetables with a
small quantity of liquid. Pour sauce over meat.
} Stir larger quantities once or twice during heating.
} The heating times listed in the following table can only be guide values, as the time
depends to a large degree on the initial temperature and the composition of the food.
Thus it is recommended to check from time to time whether the food is already hot
enough.
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