Other Cooking Methods

Question 1

what are other cooking methods?

Answer 1

microwaving

Question 2

explain microwaving

Answer 2

cooking food using electromagnetic waves which causes the water molecules to vibrate and collide with each other causing friction which this produces heat

Question 3

what are the advantages of microwaving?

Answer 3

• healthier method of cooking as there is little to no oil used
• quick method of cooking
• does not require constant attention
• minimal loss of nutrients due to short cooking time and low temperature
• easy to clean as no cooking required

Question 4

what are the disadvantages of microwaving?

Answer 4

• food does not crisp or brown
• food may dey out if cooked for too long
• flavours cannot develop
• unsuitable for cooking large pieces of food (more than 7.5cm)
• uneven cooking leaves cold spots

Question 5

what is the heat transference used in microwaving?

Answer 5

radiation