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It’s hard to find a home where the kitchen is without a microwave. A tireless ally that defrosts, heats and prepares delicacies from time to time.
But as you know, human ingenuity has no limits. And today, the microwave has become an indispensable appliance for cooking and solving other household tasks. At “Con Sabor”, we have prepared an interesting article about the microwave, which may not be known to everyone.
Microwave options
Making coffee foam Do you want Starbucks-like coffee? You don’t need a coffee maker if you have a microwave. Pour some milk into a glass container with a lid and stir as needed. Then, place the container in the microwave for 30 seconds. You will get a high foam, just add it with a teaspoon to the coffee in the cup.
Cleaning garlic Place a head of garlic in the microwave and turn it on at full power for 15 seconds. The peel will be left behind, you just need to remove it with one movement.
Making potato chips Cut the potatoes into slices, place them on a plate with parchment paper, add a little oil, salt and spices. Then put it in the microwave for 3 minutes. Finally, leave them in for another 3 minutes.
Removing the skin from vegetables and fruits To avoid immersing tomatoes, for example, in boiling water, make a cross cut in each vegetable and then place them in the microwave for 2 minutes.
Sterilizing jars This trick will appeal to all lovers of home-made preserves. Wash the jars without drying them, place them in the microwave and turn it on at maximum power. 1.5 – 2 minutes is enough for the water to evaporate and the jars to be clean. When they are completely dry, turn off the appliance.
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