How to properly heat food? Which food can be heated and which can't. And how do we heat food so that it tastes good? Tricks to heat food properly!
How to heat food?! Some people think that leftovers are like ex-partners: they just don't taste good when reheated. However, this relationship has another side: after data of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia for 2018 every Slovenian throws away an average of 68 kg of food per year. We hope that this is not (any longer) a practice in your household and that you know how to properly use leftover food and reheat it - regardless of whether it is fish, meat or pasta. If you're still a bit stuck in this area, he can help you with tricks on how to properly reheat leftover food to keep it tasting good.
How to properly heat food?
The basic rule of heating food is as follows: we reheat it where it was prepared. So - roast chicken in the oven, meat in the pan, soup in the pot. If this is not possible (for example, we take food with us to work), we can also use a microwave oven. And that's when these tricks come in handy!
Heating the pasta
How to properly heat pasta?! Pasta that was perfectly al dente yesterday can be mushy or completely dry today! In fact, reheating pasta can be quite a challenge. To start, add a little liquid to match the sauce - water for tomato sauce, milk for cream sauces, nut oil. Then cover with a lid with a hole for ventilation and place in the microwave. Stir every now and then. Or pasta, e.g. heat the lasagna in the oven. Put a little more sauce on it, cover with aluminum foil and bake.
Heating dishes "on a spoon"
How to properly heat the soup?! Soups or sauces can be quickly and easily heated in a pot with occasional stirring. You can also use a microwave oven. The liquid food is heated in several stages and mixed in between. In order not to dirty the microwave oven while heating the soup or sauce, be sure to use the lid. Place it slightly diagonally to release steam.
Heating fish
How to properly heat fish? Microwave and fish are not the best pair. The fish will quickly become dry or overcooked. Not to mention the unpleasant smell that will spread throughout the room. So the best way to reheat fish is to use a pan and low heat. Took a little longer, but the fish will be tastier. You can heat the fried fish in the toaster so that they will be nicely crispy.
Heating the meat
How to properly heat meat?! Place the meat in a microwave-safe dish. Add a little liquid so that the meat does not dry out when heated and cover with a lid. This will create hot steam, which will keep the food juicy and certainly destroy all bacteria. Before heating, you can cut the meat into strips so that it will heat more evenly.
Heating the rice
How to properly heat rice?! The main problem with rice and other grainy foods is that they tend to be rock hard after heating. To prevent this, add a little liquid to the rice and cover the bowl or plate with a damp paper towel. This will retain the liquid and prevent the rice from drying out.
Warming up vegetables
How to properly heat vegetables?! Vegetable remains can be quickly and easily heated. You heat crispy and roasted vegetables in the oven, e.g. baked potatoes, and very cooked or mental vegetables in the microwave.
Heating oily dishes
The spring rolls, the fried onion rings, the fries, even the chicken - everything was crispy, but when heated, it turns mushy. And nothing tasty. If you want to eat these dishes the next day, it is recommended to heat them in a dry air fryer or a toaster.
Heating up dough dishes
The same applies to dough-based dishes such as pizzas or sandwiches. To prevent them from drying out, we must cover them with aluminum foil and heat them at a low temperature.
