How to heat food if you don't have a microwave

Regardless of whether you don't have a microwave because you chose to or because you have to, you might be asking how to reheat food so that you can have warm, steamed meals. Here are the best ways to reheat food quickly and without compromising on flavor, texture, or time.

I became aware that rolling blackouts had begun in Northern California as soon as I lost Internet access. The news warned us to try to avoid opening the refrigerator. Using the microwave was not an option because the electricity was out. We could at least cook and reheat food at my friend's house where we were staying because it had a gas burner.

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How to heat food if you don't have a microwave

Regardless of whether you don't have a microwave because you chose to or because you have to, you might be asking how to reheat food so that you can have warm, steamed meals. Here are the best ways to reheat food quickly and without compromising on flavor, texture, or time.

I became aware that rolling blackouts had begun in Northern California as soon as I lost Internet access. The news warned us to try to avoid opening the refrigerator. Using the microwave was not an option because the electricity was out. We could at least cook and reheat food at my friend's house where we were staying because it had a gas burner.

1: Reheat it on the stove

The majority of items that you previously prepared on the stove can be quickly reheated there. This comprises veggies, sauces, stews, and curries (such as a chicken broccoli stir-fry).

Guidelines: The dish should be prepared in a saucepan and cooked at low to medium heat. I usually reheat my lunch in less than five minutes (YMMV depending on how powerful your stove is). Make sure to watch it to prevent burning. Once it is warm enough for your tastes, it is prepared.

Remember: It works best for soups and other similarly wet dishes. You might wish to try one of the following techniques if you have dry meals to reheat, such as pancakes.

Tip: For convenient and lazy warming, keep the food in the original pan. When you work from home and need to eat lunch quickly, this is quite beneficial.

2. Steam it

Because steaming is a mild cooking technique that employs moisture (sometimes referred to as a "wet" cooking method) to reheat the food, it is good for warming frozen foods, foods that cling together, and meat that can easily dry up (like chicken breast).

Guidelines: Use a steamer basket. Use a large soup pot with a lid and a metal colander if you don't have one (this is my current technique).

In the absence of a colander or a large sufficient soup pot, you can set a plate atop an upside-down bowl to serve as a temporary stand. As you can see in the photo below, I used a heatproof bowl as a stand. Ensure that the water doesn't touch the plate and that it doesn't entirely evaporate. While your food is hot enough, steam it. Follow the directions on the package if the food is frozen.

3. Bring it to a boil

Boiling is the quickest method of reheating previously cooked items (like broccoli and beans). I recently bought ramen that called for boiling the noodles first, then warming the sauce package by immersing it in boiling water.

Guidelines: In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the items you wish to reheat. Boil for 2–3 minutes, or until the meal is well heated (depending on volume and how cold the food was).

Cautions: Avoid boiling items that include sauces and flavorings since the water will wash the flavorings away. A (like pasta and rice). If you boil them for an extended period of time (unless you're making porridge), they may get mushy.

4: Add hot water

Several foods will warm up just by remaining in boiling water. This method is my favorite because it is mild, doesn't call for using a burner (I use a kettle to boil the water), and doesn't need to be watched over. When you're camping or staying in a hotel with a hot water dispenser, try this reheating method.

Soft-boiled eggs, hotdogs, tofu, and tiny amounts of green vegetables (like green beans) can all be heated by adding boiling water (this five-spice tofu recipe is a good instance).

Guidelines: Boil water on the stove or in a kettle. Put the meal you wish to reheat in a small saucepan, Pyrex measuring cup, or another heatproof container. Over it, pour boiling water. The food needs at least five minutes to warm up.

5. You can use a water bath

I needed to reheat my oatmeal for breakfast last week. That felt like too little to reheat in a saucepan on the stove because there was only about a cup and a half of it. A water bath I made performed better than I had anticipated.

The gentlest option is a water bath. It does, however, take the longest. So, it's advisable to save it for small amounts of food or extremely delicate meals (like scrambled eggs).

Directions: Put the meal in a container that can withstand heat. A glass jar was employed. Simmering water in a pot with the glass jar inside. Stir the meal frequently until it is well hot.

6. You can Pan-fry it

Pan frying is a great way to warm up a lot of things. For meals that would become soggy if you cooked them by boiling or steaming, such as fried foods (chicken nuggets), foods with a lot of oil or fat, and dishes like fruit pies (indeed, my father-in-law has pan-fried a slice of cherry pie to heat it up), this "dry heat" cooking technique is appropriate (rice, quinoa, pasta).

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