Microwave Cooking

Advances in technology have had their influence in the kitchen and have made the process of cooking more efficient in terms of time, energy, and manpower. This is evident in the equipment in today’s kitchens both commercially and at home.

The most popular technology to come out of the 20th century is microwave cooking. Microwave ovens use radio-frequency electromagnetic energy to heat food. The energy causes the water molecules in food to rotate, causing friction that results in a rapid rise in temperature. Thus, cooking in a microwave oven is faster than conventional methods. It can also be used to defrost frozen foods quickly and to reheat foods more efficiently. Some cooking techniques adapt well to the microwave, such as steaming.