Timeline for How to reduce microwave power to prevent burned popcorn?
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| Oct 22, 2022 at 21:48 | comment | added | Michael Lucas | @Sneftel the Nordic Ware popper is not closed; it has a very loose-fitting lid with air gaps. Besides, since the amount of water I use is not enough to immerse the kernels, I think some of the microwaves will hit the kernels directly without impacting any water or water vapour. These microwaves will heat up the kernels the same way as without any water. The water, however, absorbs some of the microwave energy so that the kernels / popped popcorn doesn't get burned. Also, I think once all the water has boiled, the steam in the microwave still absorbs some of the energy. | |
| Jul 18, 2022 at 10:01 | comment | added | Sneftel | That approach sounds fine, but I really don't think the water is gaining you anything. In a closed container, the kernels are going to be limited to 100°C until the water all boils away. That is, it delays the cooking, rather than slowing it down. | |
| Jul 18, 2022 at 4:36 | vote | accept | Michael Lucas | ||
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| S Jul 18, 2022 at 4:36 | history | answered | Michael Lucas | CC BY-SA 4.0 |