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Here are some easy microwave recipes you might want to try in celebration of Microwave Oven Day
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Since the 20th century, the microwave has been a mainstay in our kitchens and a staple in modern-day cooking, so it isn’t a surprise that we even dedicate a day—Dec. 6—to mark its importance.
Its invention has unquestionably changed the way we interact with food, whether it is for making a quick meal or reheating dinners. Here are some easy microwave meals and snacks you might want to try to get into the spirit of the kitchen gadget.
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TanghuluThe trendy viral Chinese street food tanghulu can easily be made with only a few ingredients: a cup of sugar, two tablespoons of water, and the fruit of your choice. The sugar and water mixture is then heated in the microwave. Afterward, dip the fruit into the melted sugar syrup to coat it with a crispy sugar shell and chill it in the refrigerator. A beloved dessert is easily made for anyone to experience the contrast in texture with a crunchy exterior and a juicy, soft interior with each bite.
CakeIt’s midnight, and you’re craving a sugary bite to sate your sweet tooth? Well, microwave mug cakes are easy, simple, and delectable. All you need is to mix the following ingredients and place into the microwave: three tablespoons of all-purpose flour, two tablespoons of sugar, two tablespoons of cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon of baking powder, a pinch of salt, three tablespoons of milk, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, and two tablespoons of oil. Chocolate chunks and syrup are optional.
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We’ve all had those extra tiring days when we just want to toss something on the pan, eat it, and call it a day. Here’s one recipe that takes an idea from the Korean custom of making bibimbap, where “bibim” means mixing and “bap” means rice. In a bowl, cold rice is mixed with eggs, Spam, scallions, soy sauce, and oil then heated in the microwave. To add extra flair and flavor, kimchi, cheese, gochujang, and sesame seeds are added to the top before being popped back in the microwave.
Steamed fish and vegetablesFor those looking for a healthy but easy option, steamed fish and vegetables are the way to go. Season the fish by adding a tablespoon of soy sauce, salt, ginger, sesame oil, and mirin in a bowl. You can add any vegetable of your choice, but in the video, they used bokchoy, drizzled some leftover sauce, and then microwaved for four minutes. Just add some rice and you’re good to go.
Hot potThis six-minute microwave hot pot may seem like it has a lot of ingredients, but it is really up to the one making it. Think of it as an everything bowl of veggies and meat you have in your fridge. Perfect for those nights when you just want a nice, hefty bowl of food but are too tired to order out or cook so much on the pan. It’s simple, really. Toss in any vegetable you like, add in some dumplings777pub, rice cakes, and the meat of your choice as well as seasonings like salt, pepper, broth, and sesame oil, and voila, a hot pot meal cooked in your microwave. The catch, however, is the sauce you’ll dip it in; one recommendation would be a mixture of sesame paste, soy sauce, chili paste, garlic, cilantro, and sesame oil.