Like any technique, a microwave is fraught with not only benefit, but also harm. That is why many seek to replace it with some other device and choose a different, no less affordable, fast but safe way to heat food or drinks. Of course, believe myths or not, you decide. But in order to surely not get additional radiation, not to change the composition of the warmed dish and not to propagate microbes during defrosting, give preference to the usual methods of heating.
Microwave irradiation - how strong is it?
Preheat “hot”: water, tea, coffee, soups
The easy way to replace a microwave when heating drinks is with a boiler. To quickly bring the drink to the required temperature, just lower the immersion boiler and connect it to the network.
Immersion boiler
If boiled water is required, give preference to a running electric boiler.
Capacious thermobag for storage of products.
Another forgotten way in which you can minimize the amount of use of a microwave is a regular thermos or a thermobag.
Its volumes make it possible to keep the first dish or drink hot throughout the day. This saves time and eliminates the need to use a microwave to warm up.
Do not boil water in the microwave in a narrow-necked container. There is a high probability of getting burned.
Another easy way to heat the liquid is to use an electric kettle. Although you can’t warm milk there, tea or compote is easy. Some even manage to cook dumplings in it.
Dumplings from the kettle
We warm baby food, food for children
Most parents choose not to use microwaves to warm their children. You can use these methods.
- Baby formula or milk is easily heated in warm water. The same can be done if you need to defrost any liquid or drink as soon as possible, but you don’t want to use the “defrost” function.
- If the apartment or house has hot batteries, the food quickly acquires room temperature on the heating device. True, it will not be possible to bring food to a hot state, but it will not remain cold.
- You can also use a gas or electric stove to warm up.
Cooking hot sandwiches without using a microwave
Use pans and pots instead of microwave
Do not heat eggs in the microwave. There is a risk that they will explode.
The sandwich is easy to cook on a regular stove. A bun or bread is fried on both sides, after which the filling is laid out. Everything is covered with a lid for several minutes.
What does it mean to “warm up in a water bath?”
Another equally inventive and popular analogue of the microwave is the technology of heating in a water bath without boiling. This is the most useful way of heat treatment of products when it is required:
- prepare a decoction;
- make a cream;
- mix the sauce;
- melt butter or chocolate;
- warm mashed potatoes, soup;
- prepare a side dish, drinks.
This also includes steaming dishes (or heating them up) using double boiler.
The principle of its operation is that there is a reservoir of water, when it boils, evaporation occurs, and the steam is evenly distributed over all levels of the device.
Among the manufacturers of double boiler, which are popular, it can be noted:
- Bomann;
- Braun;
- Clationic;
- First;
- Magnit
- Mystery
- Philips
- Polaris
- Sinbo;
- Smile
- Tefal.
At a price you can buy a model from 900 rubles, which is a plastic tier with a mechanical type of control. In the more expensive segment, it is worth noting such advantages as power, large bowls, electronic control. At the same time, the price range of such double boiler ranges from three to 15 thousand rubles.
What other technique can I use instead of a microwave?
Since in modern kitchen you can find a large number of different equipment, it should be noted that food can be heated in some other “culinary gadget”.
These include:
- crock-pots;
- air grills.
A slow cooker performs a large number of functions - from baking to cooking soup, among the functions of even the most inexpensive models, there is usually a warming-up of food.
Compact multicooker as standard
In addition to the minimum harm from the multicookerThe device has many advantages:
- non-stick coating of the bowl;
- quick warm-up without the use of oil, fat;
- the possibility of heating in the "double boiler" or "steam";
- automatic shutdown;
- the possibility of delaying the start.
An air grill is a good alternative for those who do not have time to wait for lunch: you just need to put everything you need, heat it in the dishes, or put it on the grill (if it is steaks, sausages or whole potatoes) and turn on the timer for 3-5 minutes.
Example of heating a dish in an air grill
The disadvantage of using an air grill instead of a microwave is that you can’t heat liquid foods and drinks in it. Otherwise, this device is able to completely replace the microwave.
Plate for heating food
The microwave is also easy to replace with a conventional stove: electric, induction or gas.
The principle of operation of the electric is based on the fact that the hotplates are heated to the required temperature, and after that the dishes and its contents begin to heat up.
The induction device immediately heats the bottom of the dishes and food. At the same time, the burners themselves do not heat up, but only “charge” the heat from the dishes.
The principle of operation of a gas stove is well known. The main disadvantage of heating on the stove is the need to constantly control the food, otherwise the dish will inevitably burn up or boil away.
Reflection of the principle of operation of the induction cooker.
Despite the different principle of their work, they all perfectly replace the microwave. At the same time, they will save electricity, will immediately heat up a large amount of food, give the dish a delicious aroma and golden crust during frying.
Tips for using a stove to heat food:
- Try to heat only the amount of food that you eat at a time;
- Do not heat over high heat;
- Do not boil the same water in the kettle more than once;
- Try to use as little oil as possible;
- When heating food for children, try to use a steam bath or heat food in a pan, adding ordinary boiled water instead of oil.
Oven or oven
A traditional oven or electric oven can be a great microwave replacement. In addition, if in a classical oven the functionality is limited only to stewing, baking, baking, then for electric counterparts it is expanded with the following features:
- Food warming;
- Defrosting;
- Roasting.
Oven - a traditional option
Any electric furnace has a compact size, regardless of power, volume, availability of thermostat and number of modes. Many options and various equipment will please the hostess and successfully replace microwave in the kitchen.
Conclusion
It is difficult to change your rhythm of life and completely eliminate the use of microwaves from everyday life. But there are many analogues that are available and simple for everyone.
