HOME cooks have just been informed of a handy microwave trick that can save them much time in the kitchen.
If you love cooking but find it time-consuming, then your microwave can help save you a few hours each week.
First, let’s take a look at how this kitchen staple, which can be found in almost every home in the US, works.
Basically, microwaves are created inside the oven by an electron tube called a magnetron.
These microwaves are then reflected within the metal interior of the oven and are absorbed by food.
Microwaves cause water molecules in the food to move, producing heat that cooks the food.
However, when most people cook, they tend to stick with their ovens and stoves – but microwaves can offer a lot, as well.
One very handy little-known hack is using your microwave to peel garlic cloves seamlessly.
Peeling garlic by hand can take up to 10 minutes if you’re not a professional chef – this can add up if you love cooking with garlic a few times a week.
However, you can microwave the garlic for around 20 seconds and the cloves will just fall out of their peels.
You can even microwave a few cloves of garlic at a time, or you can just toss the whole head in there.
Another helpful microwave trick you can try is using it to dry your fresh herbs for seasoning.
To do this, place your herbs in the microwave for 30-second intervals until they reach your desired dryness level.
A third tip you can try is using your microwave to cook vegetables instead of your oven.
Because vegetables lose nutrients the more they are exposed to heat, microwaving them can actually be a healthier alternative.
