How do I translate microwave cooking instructions to fanless conventional oven instructions?
I have a microwavable meal which instructs me to (for a 800 Watt microwave oven) perforate film and cook for 3 minutes on full power, then remove the film and cook for a further 1 1/2 minutes.
Unfortunately I don't have a microwave.
How do I convert these instructions so I can cook my food in a normal (no fan) oven?
How long should I cook for?
What (UK gas mark 0-9) oven setting should I use?
Best Answer
Lots of plastic are quite "transparent" to microwaves, but may turn really nasty when exposed to direct heat or the oven (the rest will turn nasty in microwave too; no such thing as oven-safe plastic...) So, first step - move the meal to oven-safe dishes.
The expected time grows about x6; medium-high heat. Instead of "perforate the film" cover the dish. Remove the cover for the remaining time.
Also, for a lot of "ready to serve, just microwave it" dishes, a skillet is a better choice - unless the dish is "structured" like lasagna, you can get it hot when heating it in a skillet (stirring occasionally) in about 2-3 times the microwave time.
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How do you convert a microwave recipe to oven?
How to convert microwave time to conventional oven time? Converting oven recipes to microwave cooking is a simple formula. First, multiply the microwave cooking time by four and set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to replicate the high-power microwave setting.How do you convert cooking times to a convection oven?
When following recipes for conventional ovens, the formula is this: Reduce the temperature by 25 degrees and reduce the cook time by about 20 percent. To calculate the latter, multiply the cook time in minutes by 0.8.What is the microwave equivalent to oven?
Reduce the cooking time to 1/4 for 100 percent or high (conventional oven 375 to 450 degrees); 1/3 for 70 percent or medium-high (conventional oven 350 to 375 degrees); 1/2 for 50 percent or medium (conventional oven 300 to 325 degrees); and 3/4 for 30 percent or low (conventional oven 200 to 275 degrees).RV Quick Tip - How to Use a Microwave Convection Oven
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