Today’s topic may make many people unhappy: I bought a microwave oven a few days ago, why is it on the verge of elimination? But that's the truth - although today's microwave ovens still have sales, they are far less brilliant than they were back then. Why does this happen to
? On the one hand, the microwave oven itself is very limited and cannot meet today's daily needs. On the other hand, there are too many alternatives to microwave ovens, so there is no need to buy a microwave oven again. The principle and features of
microwave oven
microwave oven structure is actually very simple, and a microwave generator is installed inside. It sounds quite mysterious, but in fact the cost is very low. Otherwise, the current price of microwave ovens would not have been reduced to a minimum of more than 100 yuan.
microwave is a high-frequency optical wave. When it comes into contact with water, it will cause resonance between water molecules. When water molecules move rapidly, they will generate heat. This is the principle of microwave heating.
uses a microwave to heat food, which has three characteristics:
1. Fast speed. So far, microwave oven is the fastest heating kitchen utensil. is very convenient to heat food, and it is also the main reason why it has not been completely eliminated so far.
2. The more water, the faster the microwave can heat it. For food, it must be that there is more moisture inside the food than outside. Therefore, heating food in a microwave oven is from the inside out, which is exactly the opposite of other kitchen utensils. It is also because of this that the microwave oven will make a relatively large change in the taste of the food during the heating of the food.
3. There is a certain risk. The sales of microwave ovens are getting lower and lower now, which is a very main reason. Nowadays, there are more and more types of tableware. If you don’t pay attention, put taboos in the microwave, which may cause danger. Do you still want to buy a microwave oven at
?
I believe many people are planning to buy a microwave oven. Since I said it is on the verge of elimination, is there still a need to buy one to go home? There are three decisive factors:
first, it depends on the applicable population. can be used by healthy adults, but before each use, you should think about "can the food/tables in your hands be put in the microwave." The elderly can barely use it, but they must set a utensil for him/her. It is best to place a commonly used bowl next to the microwave and tell the elderly that the food must be placed in this bowl before it can be put into the microwave.
Don’t use it for children. Some people buy microwave ovens and want the children at home to warm up their own food. I advise you to be cautious. The child is too curious and there are too many microwave explosion accidents. The children put utensils that should not be placed (such as metal, aluminum foil ) into the microwave.
Second, it depends on the main purpose. If you are heating leftovers, or heating a glass of milk or instant noodles, you can use the microwave. However, some microwave oven merchants now promote their own products to cook -
microwave oven cooking, the taste is really hard to describe! Don't think that the microwave is convenient to cook, it's just a menu. So if your purpose of buying a microwave is to "cook", you can give up as soon as possible.
Third, it depends on the frequency of use. microwave oven is suitable for busy people, and there must be leftovers at home. People’s lifestyle is becoming less and less suitable for using microwave ovens—
is very busy, so busy that they don’t have time to cook. I ordered takeout every meal, but there was no leftovers, so it was useless to buy a microwave. Some are very idle and specialize in studying cooking at home. For these people, a better alternative is available.
Better alternatives
What kitchen appliances can replace microwave ovens? First of all, we need to make it clear: all kitchen appliances cannot replace the speed of microwave ovens. If you don’t care about spending two or three minutes, you can consider the following two kitchen appliances:
1. electric steamer -Put the tableware on and steam will be produced in 10 seconds. Hot vegetables and hot steamed buns can better maintain the original taste of the food.You can heat up to five or six dishes at the same time in a single time. Although the heating speed is slow, the total time will not be much longer than that of the microwave.
Buy a folding steamer, focusing on capacity and power. Try to choose the larger capacity. In addition to the convenience of hot dishes, you can also cook some (at least you must be able to steam buns). It is recommended that the capacity should not be less than 15L, otherwise it will be as idle as a microwave.
The greater the power, the greater the amount of steam and the faster the food is heated. At least 1000W is required to achieve the same effect as the steamer on the gas stove. I chose a 1500W one at home, which is very satisfying! The steamed buns are hot in three minutes, and the speed is no worse than that of the microwave.
2.Hairing board —I know many people buy microwave ovens because their families come home late. The food is ready and placed on the table. The family needs to heat it once when they get home. The same is true for my home, but my choice is not a microwave, but a warm-up board.
Chief Board is like an electric mattress. It is first spread on the table and then put the rice on the warm board. The maximum setting is 120℃, warm porridge for one hour, and the mouth is still hot when you drink it again! It is better and more considerate than any heating equipment.
Buy a warm cutting board, focusing on a device called "NTC thermostat". With NTCh temperature control, the heating board can automatically adjust the heating capacity according to the surface temperature. Make sure that the food is maintained at the set temperature and the food will not cause the warming board to be hot and cold due to the overheating of the food.
