Microwave Magic: Beyond Reheating
Fancy a bit of culinary wizardry without the faff? Look no further than your trusty microwave! It’s not just for zapping last night’s takeaway or those sad-looking ready meals. Let’s dive into some proper cooking you can do with this kitchen marvel.
Rice, Rice, Baby
Forget about watching a pot that never boils. With a microwave rice cooker, you can whip up perfect rice in the same time it takes on the hob. Just pop in your rice and water, and bob’s your uncle - fluffy grains in no time!
Pasta La Vista, Baby
Here’s a game-changer: you can cook pasta in the microwave starting with cold water. I know, sounds bonkers, but trust me on this one. Once it’s done, drain the little bit of water left, chuck in your sauce, and give it another quick blast. Dinner sorted in minutes!
Spud-tacular Potatoes
Fancy a jacket potato but can’t be bothered with an hour-long oven wait? Microwave those bad boys for 11-13 minutes, and you’re golden. Pro tip: if you’re feeding an army, consider pressure cooking a batch instead.
Veg Out
Your microwave is a veggie’s best mate. Onions, leeks, mushrooms, carrots, cabbage - you name it, you can nuke it. They come out perfectly tender and retain more nutrients than boiling. Win-win!
So, next time you’re staring at your microwave, wondering if there’s more to life than reheating tea, give these ideas a whirl. You might just surprise yourself with what this little box of magic can do!