i know a couple of families who have never owned a Microwave, I admit I did go without one for about 3 years. the one I got now, I only use for porridge.
i have never owned a dishwasher and not really bothered in getting one either/.
Ha Ha I made some porridge for a late night snack in mine a couple of hours ago.
I make it in the bowl and so less washing up. And only 2 minutes.
I have a microwave (my fourth) and a dishwasher. I am very fortunate!
I thought most people had these things, especially a microwave. I have never heated up tea or coffee in one though - just make a fresh cuppa by boiling up the kettle with a small amount of water. Nothing worse than a reheated cuppa.
Also it is the best way to cook rice - perfect every time.
~250g of rice, washed+rinsed (<20p from Sainsburies)
~2 mugs worth of boiling water
put in my Amazon bought KitchenCraft microwave 3 part steamer set (though forget about the strainer middle section, just put it all in the base and place lid on top (lid has holes)
microwave on 1/2 power for 7.5mins, stir, microwave on 1/2 power and devour
doesn't come out all fluffy and bouncey like the Uncle Bens ads but it's edible and cheap and easy and that's what I'm after.
nb: inside of microwave gets very damn so jay-clothing the base during the half-time is a good idea.
btw: have tried microwaving veg in the steamer but failed each time so just use it for rice.
My mum got a Microwave way back in the 1970's - I have had Microwave fear since that day - the day she demonstrated it's worth. . We have a microwave but I don't use it. I see it as a place to keep "stuff".
My mum (bless) LOVES her Microwave and pressure cooker. I'm terrified of both.
I'm scared of the Microwave and the Pressure cooker.
Slice your carrots, place in bowl, add very little water, cover in cling film and microwave. The carrots cook and steam pretty much in their own juices. Fish is the same but be very careful as even 30 seconds too long will bugger up the fish, vegetables are more forgiving.
Does no one else make jacket potatoes in their microwave?
I think that's the main use for ours.
Love having them done in about five minutes rather than the hour and a half they take in the oven.
Does no one else make jacket potatoes in their microwave?
I think that's the main use for ours.
Love having them done in about five minutes rather than the hour and a half they take in the oven.
In a pinch yes...and of course they come out perfectly cooked and tasty
BUT
I always prefer the oven. If you foil up your 'tatty', pierce the skin, cook for an hour - then uncover tatty from the foil for the last half hour or so - that tough crispy finish is just so worth the extra time..nom nom nom
Does no one else make jacket potatoes in their microwave?
I think that's the main use for ours.
Love having them done in about five minutes rather than the hour and a half they take in the oven.
I use my halogen for baked spuds. I have not had one of them for months.
~250g of rice, washed+rinsed (<20p from Sainsburies)
~2 mugs worth of boiling water
put in my Amazon bought KitchenCraft microwave 3 part steamer set (though forget about the strainer middle section, just put it all in the base and place lid on top (lid has holes)
microwave on 1/2 power for 7.5mins, stir, microwave on 1/2 power and devour
doesn't come out all fluffy and bouncey like the Uncle Bens ads but it's edible and cheap and easy and that's what I'm after.
nb: inside of microwave gets very damn so jay-clothing the base during the half-time is a good idea.
btw: have tried microwaving veg in the steamer but failed each time so just use it for rice.
For fluffy rice - same kind of container - 250 gms basmati rice (don't bother to wash it) put into the strainer part of the container - add 900mls of boiling water.
Cook on high for 5 minutes - give it a stir - back in for 5 mins. Never fails for nice fluffy rice.
The micro I have has a veg cooking setting on it and it is brilliant - cooks perfect "mash" potatoes and other veg without having to time it.
Better to get a kettle that can make a single cup,
The kettle will use more energy, and take longer - also, you wouldn't want to empty your cooling cuppa back into the kettle to heat it up, but you can just pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds or less to get it back to spec! Likewise, if you like a bit of milk in your cuppa, it can take a lot of heat off it - quickly fixed with a short blast.
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Ooh just saved that in my favs
Ditto. I did try to see if I could get some naive man who I could boss around to do my housework.....
Ha Ha I made some porridge for a late night snack in mine a couple of hours ago.
I make it in the bowl and so less washing up. And only 2 minutes.
I do the same with spag bol: Make 7, eat one and freeze the other 6.
The water sometimes separates out of that as well, but a good stir always sort it out.
How do you cook your rice in it?
You are not alone. I don't own a microwave either. Nor would I ever have one.
~250g of rice, washed+rinsed (<20p from Sainsburies)
~2 mugs worth of boiling water
put in my Amazon bought KitchenCraft microwave 3 part steamer set (though forget about the strainer middle section, just put it all in the base and place lid on top (lid has holes)
microwave on 1/2 power for 7.5mins, stir, microwave on 1/2 power and devour
doesn't come out all fluffy and bouncey like the Uncle Bens ads but it's edible and cheap and easy and that's what I'm after.
nb: inside of microwave gets very damn so jay-clothing the base during the half-time is a good idea.
btw: have tried microwaving veg in the steamer but failed each time so just use it for rice.
My mum (bless) LOVES her Microwave and pressure cooker. I'm terrified of both.
I'm scared of the Microwave and the Pressure cooker.
I bought a Sharp in the 80s and it cost hundreds. My latest one was under £40 and we've had it for 9 years.:D
Kept it till it was condemned.
I've had one ever since. I:
Make porridge
Defrost
Heat up batch cooked dinners and frozen leftovers
Heat up soup
Freshen bread
I've had a dishwasher for a year now. This flat had a broken one and I had some money at the time, so I slotted a new one in the gap.
It is AWESOME.
I am lazy, however.
I did have a microwave about 15 - 20 years ago, but I can't say that I miss it. My oven and grill, however, I couldn't do without!
Slice your carrots, place in bowl, add very little water, cover in cling film and microwave. The carrots cook and steam pretty much in their own juices. Fish is the same but be very careful as even 30 seconds too long will bugger up the fish, vegetables are more forgiving.
I think that's the main use for ours.
Love having them done in about five minutes rather than the hour and a half they take in the oven.
BUT..
Despite many explanations, he still insists on 'pre-heating' the microwave for several minutes before placing anything in it to warm/cook
In a pinch yes...and of course they come out perfectly cooked and tasty
BUT
I always prefer the oven. If you foil up your 'tatty', pierce the skin, cook for an hour - then uncover tatty from the foil for the last half hour or so - that tough crispy finish is just so worth the extra time..nom nom nom
I use my halogen for baked spuds. I have not had one of them for months.
Better still, wrap it around the clean plates before you use them, then just peel it off after dinner!
For fluffy rice - same kind of container - 250 gms basmati rice (don't bother to wash it) put into the strainer part of the container - add 900mls of boiling water.
Cook on high for 5 minutes - give it a stir - back in for 5 mins. Never fails for nice fluffy rice.
The micro I have has a veg cooking setting on it and it is brilliant - cooks perfect "mash" potatoes and other veg without having to time it.
The kettle will use more energy, and take longer - also, you wouldn't want to empty your cooling cuppa back into the kettle to heat it up, but you can just pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds or less to get it back to spec! Likewise, if you like a bit of milk in your cuppa, it can take a lot of heat off it - quickly fixed with a short blast.