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The microwave may be one of the greatest inventions, at least in the kitchen. This ensures that you can make quick and easy meals without having to be a world-class chef. With so many new models on the market, it is important to know that you are getting the full potential out of these machines.
All kinds of features and functions are offered. Here’s one I haven’t taken full advantage of: the power level button.
Some people call it the popcorn button. After all, this is the button you use to ensure you don’t burn your popcorn. It is so much more than that.
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Why use the power level button? There is no need to blast everything you cook at full power. Some foods are delicate, and they will burn and change texture if cooked at full power. Sure, you’ll still eat it, but don’t you deserve better than that?
Think of it as a dimmer switch.
You may only need 50% power so that the food is cooked a little more gently.
If you’ve cooked pizza at 100% before, you know it’s a soggy, gooey mess. Cooking it at 50% or “5” depending on the microwave may be a little better.
When you are grilling or cooking fish, a lower power is also better.
I play with the power level button all the time now. 10-30% is great when I’m melting things, and 40-60% is great for reheating food and soups. 70-100% is only used when I boil water or cook something from frozen.
