Cooking, braising or steaming using the microwave mode

Please take note of the following information if you are braising or steaming food using the microwave mode.

Use microwave-safe cookware with a lid. Alternatively, you can use a plate or special microwaveable film to cover the dish.
For cereal products, e.g. rice, use deep cookware with a lid. Cereal products foam a lot during cooking. Add liquid in accordance with the instructions and information provided in the recommended settings tables.
Do not wash or dry food. Add 1-3 tablespoons of water or lemon juice to the food.
Spread the food out so that as much of it as possible is in contact with the bottom of the cookware. Food that is in contact with the bottom will cook more quickly than food that is piled up.
Use salt and seasoning sparingly. When cooking food using the microwave mode, most of the food's natural flavour will be retained.
Turn or stir the food 2-3 times during cooking.
After cooking, leave the food to rest for 2-3 minutes.