Why you should avoid using the microwave to warm your dinner plates
In short: Warming plates helps maintain food temperature and can even assist in reheating rested meats. While several methods exist for heating empty dishes at home, engineering experts warn that the microwave is not the safest choice for this task.
Warming dinnerware is a practical technique to keep meals hot, particularly for items like well-rested meat that benefit from gentle reheating. Home cooks typically have three primary methods at their disposal: the oven, hot running water, or the microwave.
However, Dr. Caroline Ross, a professor of materials science and engineering at MIT, advises against using the microwave for this purpose. The recommendation is based on safety concerns, suggesting that alternative methods are preferable for achieving the desired plate temperature without the risks associated with microwave heating.
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