How to steam pumpkin in microwave

Many people must have eaten pumpkin in their lives. Pumpkin has a sweet taste and is a food that children like. Pumpkin is a polysaccharide plant and a non-immune enhancer that can improve immune function. Moreover, most pumpkin dishes tend to be sweeter in terms of cooking methods and flavor. Some people want to make this dish at home. So, what are the methods of steaming pumpkin in the microwave?

First, what are the methods of steaming pumpkin in a microwave? Generally speaking, it only takes about 10 minutes to steam pumpkin in a microwave, and please note that it should be 10 minutes on high heat. Of course, this time is not fixed, because different models of microwave ovens have different power, so you can adjust the time according to the power of your own microwave oven. The pumpkin has a certain hardness, so you don’t have to worry about over-steaming it. In fact, it tastes better if it is a little softer. If you feel that the pumpkin is not soft enough after steaming it for 10 minutes, you can steam it on high heat for another 5 minutes. In fact, there is no technical difficulty in steaming pumpkin in a microwave. It’s just a matter of softness and doneness.

Second, the time required also depends on the size of the pumpkin pieces. If you recommend steaming pumpkin in a microwave, it is best to cut the pumpkin into uniform pieces to avoid having some pieces cooked through and some still hard in the same amount of time. In addition, you can also let the pumpkin simmer for a few minutes after steaming it. The pumpkin will taste better if you simmer it for a while before opening the lid. If you want to steam a complete pumpkin with moderate hardness, it is best to freeze the pumpkin in the refrigerator in advance so that the pumpkin will not be steamed into a mushy state.

What are the methods for steaming pumpkin in a microwave? Wash the pumpkin, peel it (you don't have to peel it because the skin is edible; but if people with bad teeth eat it, it's best to peel the skin or leave the skin when it's cooked), take out the pulp (Hey! Don't throw away the seeds in the pulp, it can also be roasted); cut the pumpkin into slices (as for how big or small, it depends on your wishes). This step is the most difficult to cut, because the pumpkin has some bumps, so be careful with your hands when cutting. Wash and cut the pumpkin into pieces, place on a plate and seal with plastic wrap. Put it in the microwave and cook on high heat for 10 minutes. Done. If there are a lot of pumpkins on the plate, turn them over one by one after taking them out of the pan and spend another 3-5 minutes. The reason why we let them turn over is to allow them to be heated evenly so that they can be cooked through!