Microwave Recipe Conversion

Most regular recipes can be converted to the microwave oven with minor changes in the technique used. The nature of a microwave should be taken into consideration, i.e.; less browning, less evaporation of liquids, etc.

 

It is recommended to follow a "similar" microwave recipe and adapt your conventional recipe accordingly. Follow the power level designated in the similar recipe or use power level 10, if there is not a designation.

Recipe conversion: General Guidelines Conventional To Microwave.

 

• Reduce the liquid by approximately 1/3. Though this is not always necessary.
• Reduce the seasonings by 1/4 to 1/3 if more than 1/8 teaspoon is used.
• Reduce the actual cooking time to 1/4 to 1/3 of that given in the conventional recipe. For example, if something takes 1 hour conventionally, then it would just take 15 - 20 minutes in the microwave.

Reducing A Conventional Recipe For Microwave Cooking.

 

• To reduce a recipe in half, reduce the cooking time by 1/3 and keep the power level the same.

Increasing A Recipe For Microwave Cooking

 

• To double a recipe, add 1/2 to 2/3 more cooking time (do not double the time), and decrease the liquid by 1/4 to 1/2.