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Depending on the size of the serving, the time required will differ. According to general guidelines, you should heat the curry for approximately two to five minutes. In the case of frozen curry, it may take longer.

How to reheat Chicken curry in microwave (How to guide)

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Depending on the size of the serving, the time required will differ. According to general guidelines, you should heat the curry for approximately two to five minutes. In the case of frozen curry, it may take longer.

Equipments:

  • Microwave

Ingredients:

  • leftover chicken curry

Instructions:

Step 1: Place it in a round heat-resistant bowl

  • Grab a round heat-proof bowl and pour your curry in. As you assemble the curry, spread it evenly around the bowl to maintain even heating.
    When food comes in different shapes, arrange the thicker parts (such as protein cuts or vegetables) further away from the center along the outer edges.

Step 2: Cover your food

  • Dampen a paper towel and drape it over the dish. Make sure you do this, especially if you’re concerned about microwave stains caused by curry splatter. Or use a cling wrap to trap steam and reduce mess. 
  • Make a small opening or vent in the cover to provide a point of escape for steam. Moreover, using a lid or plastic wrap will allow food to stay moist, thereby cooking more uniformly. Avoid letting the plastic wrap or cover touch the hot food.

Step 3: Reheat using a medium-high setting (70% power).

  • Pop the food inside the microwave and use the keypad on your microwave to select your food cooking time. We are heating the curry for 60 seconds initially. What kind of food you are reheating dictates what power setting to use.
  • Hit the “power” button on your microwave and choose the power level. After entering your power percentage, press “Start” to begin cooking. You can remove the preset by pressing the corresponding number of the power level. To set the microwave to cook at 70% power, press “7 and 0.” 
  • After zapping for 60 seconds, stir the food to distribute the heat uniformly, avoiding cold areas. Proceed in 30-second increments until it reaches the desired temperature. Let it stand for 30 seconds before serving.
  • Let the food stand for 30 seconds before serving.

Notes:

Sidenote:

Do you know what it’s like to be extremely hot on the outside but marginally warm in the middle? To microwave leftovers effectively, food placement is essential. In containers with square or rectangular corners, the energy transfer tends to be greater in these areas, which might cause the food to overcook.

How do you microwave food without drying it out?

Heat up leftovers along with a cup of water in the microwave. An excess of radiated microwave energy will be absorbed by water and help prevent overcooking. You’ll also notice that steam will release, keeping your food moist.

Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.

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