I bought a ready meal for my tea tonight yesterday, unaware that it was microwave only. It’s a sort of rice and Thai red curry prepared in a microwaveable bag. Any suggestions on how I should prepare it? Should I simply heat it in a pan with water until it is piping hot?
Ive done this too. The most crucial step in reheating something that has already been cooked is to ensure that it is thoroughly hot. If it contained raw meat Id be more wary. Any meat that has been cooked through (to about 70C) can be checked using a meat thermometer. Otherwise, I would check to see if the prongs are hot by inserting a fork or something similar into the food for 5 seconds. If the meal permits, do this in a few places and stir thoroughly. Depending on the dish, you could heat it in a steamer, a saucepan, or an oven. I would place it in a saucepan with the lid on for something liquid like a curry. Add water or oil to prevent sticking and to start the steam. It might be best to remove it from the bag in case the bag sticks to the pan. ) Regarding timing, meals that can be prepared in either the microwave or the oven typically take between 3 and 5 minutes in the microwave and 20 to 30 minutes in the oven. The pan technique would maybe be in the middle. It’s likely just a matter of taste and presentation, aside from the food safety and is it hot enough issues. e. saucepan vs oven.
Thanks. Since it contains chicken, I’ll cook it in a pan with additional liquid for about 15 minutes before checking the temperature. Its only a couple of minutes in MW. Thanks. I wont starve tonight then!.
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1: Cook it again on the stove
The majority of foods that you previously prepared on the stove can be easily reheated there. This includes sauces, stews, curries, and vegetables (such as a chicken-broccoli stir-fry).
Put the ingredients in a sauce pan, and cook them over low to medium heat. My lunch usually reheats in less than 5 minutes (YMMV depending on how powerful your stove is). Make sure to watch it to prevent burning. It’s ready once it is warm enough for your tastes.
NOTE: This method works best with soups and other relatively wet foods. You might want to try one of the following techniques if you have dry foods to reheat, such as pancakes.
Keep the food in the original pan for convenient, lazy reheating. When you work from home and need to eat lunch quickly, this is incredibly helpful.
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