Tips on freezing foods for microwave cooking
Be sure to package your frozen foods so they can be thawed and cooked in the
microwave with little or no handling. Package in moisture vapor-resistant,
packaging sturdy enough to withstand microwave cooking. Package in flat, thin
packages keeping the thickness 1-2 inches. This type of packaging will allow you
to cook your vegetables in the microwave without thawing first.
Don’t overcook frozen vegetables. Allow 5-10 minutes carry-over time to equalize
the temperature and tenderize the vegetables. Overcooking toughens and dries
out the food. A 10 oz. package of frozen vegetables will be cooked in 7-8 minutes
on high.
Sauces like tomato, spaghetti, salsa and chili are great cooked in the microwave
because there is no worry about scorching. These products are cooked until the
desired thickness is reached.