Microwave Oven — The Kitchen Wonder

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The microwave oven, as a boon to the lazy, is one of the greatest inventions! Despite its simple operation, it can effectively solve many problems in the kitchen. However, using it only for heating food is truly “using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.” This special feature has compiled several “hidden skills” of the microwave oven, allowing us to explore together how the “all-around microwave oven” cleverly addresses various challenges in the kitchen.

1. Oil-Poached Spicy Sauce

Mix chili powder, five-spice powder, a suitable amount of salt, oil, sesame seeds, and other seasonings evenly, then place them in the microwave oven and heat on high for two minutes to make the perfect oil-poached spicy sauce. This method eliminates the worry of cleaning pots and the problem of burning due to improper oil temperature control, truly convenient. If you are concerned about oil splashing, you can place the bowl upside down for steaming treatment. It is recommended to heat in stages; if the first heating for one minute does not achieve the desired effect, continue to heat for one-minute intervals until satisfied.

2. Garlic Oil

Making chili oil and garlic oil is not difficult. Take a container, put in peeled garlic and an appropriate amount of cooking oil, then place it in the microwave oven and heat for three minutes, and the garlic will become soft. When using, simply crush it with a spoon. Using minced garlic to make garlic oil is convenient for subsequent noodle mixing, and the method is the same. By extension, seasonings such as scallion oil and minced garlic chili sauce can also be easily made with the microwave oven, saving both time and effort.

3. Quick Soup Making

Without cooking and without using the stove, you can quickly enjoy a healthy and low-fat meal, truly a joy! Pre-soaked vermicelli or konjac noodles, tofu threads, fatty beef, and cilantro can be neatly placed in a bowl, then pour in boiling water, and use the microwave oven to heat on high for 5 minutes. After that, add the pre-mixed seasonings, stir well, and enjoy. For those who do not want to use pots when cooking instant noodles, it is equally simple: just place the noodle cake in a glass bowl, pour in boiling water, add eggs and vegetables according to personal taste, and then heat in the microwave oven for 2 to 3 minutes to easily complete.

The microwave oven is not limited to simple heating functions; it actually has a variety of unexpected multifunctionality. Many people may only consider it a common heating tool and underestimate its true functional value. In fact, these little tricks are only a small part of the many uses of the microwave oven. Before considering buying various kitchen appliances, you might want to take a closer look at the microwave oven at home; it may already have some of the functions you need, thereby saving you some expenses.