Foods you should never reheat in the microwave

The microwave oven is an appliance that allows you to quickly heat various foods, making it very popular in kitchens around the world.

However, more than once we have mistakenly reheated or cooked some foods in this appliance, damaging its texture and even the flavor of what we planned to eat.

It is important to identify what foods are not suitable for the microwave, in order to use another heat source and prevent the food from spoiling, according to a publication by Infobae.

Next, the foods that You should never heat in the microwave.

Pizza

According to the aforementioned article, after the latte, pizza is the food that has been put in the microwave the most times, but the result is terrible: very hot and soft.

How to position the food in the microwave so that it is heated correctly

In this case, the pan and the oven are actually the best options to heat this food. If it is only a few portions, they should be placed in the pan over medium heat. When it is a complete pizza, the recommendation is to place it on the middle shelf of the oven at about 180 degrees until cheese looks good and melts again.

Pasta

When we want to reheat spaghetti, or any simple pasta, without sauce or filling, the best option to heat it is in boiling water on the stove for a few minutes, depending on the type of pasta.

This is complicated when the pasta is covered with a creamy sauce or oils, because the oil or cream can separate, ruining the consistency of the dish. In this case, it is best to place it on the stove over medium-low heat. The publication recommends combine it with a small amount of fat (such as cream or oil, whichever was used when first cooked). Check and stir frequently.

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When the pasta has been mixed with tomato-based sauce it should be placed in a small pot on the stove, over medium heat. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water while it heats up and re-season as it has added liquid and volume.

Fried chicken

In this case it would be best cover each piece with aluminum foil and cook it in the oven at 180/190 degrees, for about 10 minutes. This must be cooked until chicken skin is crisp again.

Potato chips

Although the best taste of these will be when they are fresh, the ideal thing to return them to the kitchen is in a frying pan with oil. This food is very difficult to reheat, because it is easy for them to lose their flavor and consistency when heated, especially if they were crispy.

To try to maintain its texture and flavor, heat a little oil in a non-stick pan until it begins to shine. Then you should place the fries and fry them until they are golden and crispy.

Meat

If we want to eat a cut of meat baked or grilled the day before, the ideal will be to cut it into thin slices. Then just add some oil in a pan and cook it over medium heat until hot enough.

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Another option is place the thin slices in a baking dish with oil or broth and cook it at a low temperature, so that it does not lose moisture or dry out.

Casseroles or stews

In order to heat them evenly, the ideal for casseroles and stews is to heat them in the oven. To reheat the dish, add a little water to prevent it from drying out and then cover it well with aluminum foil. Bake it on low heat (about 160/170 degrees) until it is very hot. (I)