Sweet potatoes are a nutritious and sweet food, and roasted sweet potatoes are a favorite of many people. However, the traditional method of roasting sweet potatoes requires the use of an oven or charcoal fire, which is not very convenient. If you don't have an oven or don't want to use charcoal, microwaving sweet potatoes is a great option. Here's how to bake sweet potatoes in the microwave and what you need to pay attention to.
1. Preparation of materials.
Sweet potato: to taste.
Kitchen towels: to taste.
Microwave oven: 1 unit.
Second, the steps. 1.Choose the right sweet potatoes: Choose sweet potatoes that are the right size and uniform shape, and don't choose sweet potatoes that have been broken or have hard spots, as these may affect the baking effect.
2.Wash the sweet potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes to remove dirt and impurities from the surface.
3.Prepare kitchen paper towels: Moisten the paper towels by spraying them with an appropriate amount of water on top of them.
4.Wrap the sweet potato: Wrap a moistened paper towel around the surface of the sweet potato, making sure the sweet potato is completely covered by the paper towel. This step is to keep the sweet potatoes moist and avoid them becoming dry and hard during the roasting process.
5.Microwave the potato: Place the wrapped sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe container, making sure the container is large enough to avoid the sweet potatoes colliding with each other during the roasting process.
6.Microwave oven: Set the microwave to high and bake for 5-10 minutes. Depending on the size and quantity of sweet potatoes, the roasting time and heat can be adjusted appropriately.
7.Check the doneness: During the roasting process, you can check the doneness of the sweet potatoes every 2-3 minutes. If you find that the sweet potatoes have been roasted, you can stop roasting them so as not to affect the taste.
8.Remove the sweet potatoes: Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the microwave and be careful to burn them. At this time, the sweet potatoes should be soft and glutinous, and the fragrance is tangy. If you find that the sweet potatoes are not fully cooked, you can bake them in the microwave again for 1-2 minutes.
9.Enjoy the food: Roasted sweet potatoes can be eaten directly or with a moderate amount of milk, yogurt, etc., the taste is better.
3. Precautions.
1.Do not heat metal containers in the microwave, as metal will reflect microwaves and can easily cause **. It is best to use a microwave oven container or a heat-resistant ceramic container.
2.Do not heat plastic containers in the microwave, as high temperatures will release harmful substances from the plastic, affecting food safety. It is best to use microwave-safe plastic wrap or a heat-resistant plastic bag.
3.Do not leave the microwave oven in a humid place, as moisture will affect the penetration and heating effect of the microwave. Also avoid direct sunlight and near heat sources.
4.Do not heat food that has gone bad in the microwave as spoiled food can produce harmful substances that affect food safety. It is best to choose fresh food for grilling.
5.Do not heat substances containing a lot of water in the microwave, because the water will evaporate quickly and produce a lot of heat, which can easily cause **. It is best to drain the water from the food or remove the excess water before roasting.
6.When using the microwave, pay attention to safety and do not put your hands in the microwave oven or place other debris in the microwave oven. If there is an abnormality, such as smell, noise, etc., you should stop using it immediately and contact a professional for maintenance.