I. Can quick-frozen siomai be microwaved?
Quick-frozen siomai is a convenient fast food. If you have a steamer at home, you can purchase quick-frozen siomai and store them in the refrigerator. It’s convenient to steam a few for breakfast in the morning, but what if there’s no steamer? Can frozen shaomai be microwaved?
Generally, quick-frozen siomai can be heated in a microwave oven. However, if you plan to use a microwave to heat quick-frozen siomai, it is recommended to thaw them first and then proceed with the microwaving. In a low-temperature environment, the water in the siomai forms crystals, and the microwave oven ensures even heating. If you microwave the siomai within a certain period, uneven heating may occur, leading to a decrease in taste and texture.
II. How to heat quick-frozen shumai in a microwave
The method of heating quick-frozen shumai in a microwave oven is straightforward:
Start by removing the frozen quick-frozen shaomai, thaw them at room temperature, and ensure that any water droplets that have thawed and condensed on the surface are dried.
Place the siomai individually into a specialized heating tool for microwave ovens, or use a steamer tray as an alternative.
Add an appropriate amount of boiling water to the bottom of the specialized heating tool for microwave ovens, set it to high heat, and heat the shaomai for about five minutes.
III. Quick-frozen siomai heating time in the microwave
It generally does not take too long to heat siomai in the microwave, usually between 5-10 minutes. However, the actual time also needs to be determined according to the specific situation:
- Direct Heating
If you directly place the siomai into the microwave oven for heating, this method is very fast, usually completing within 5 minutes. However, siomai heated this way may end up dry and hard.
- Water Heating
If you choose the water heating method, adding boiling water will take about 5-10 minutes for heating. If cold water is used, the heating time will be longer, approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Firepower
The time for heating shaomai in a microwave oven is also influenced by the firepower. Higher heat results in longer heating times, while medium heat takes relatively longer. Using low heat is generally not recommended.