[Microwave Recipes] 6 Must-Try Easy Meals from 3Coins/Arnest! Fail-Proof Low-Fat Chicken Breast & Salmon Baked Rice

More and more of my friends have recently purchased microwave steam cookers, with 3Coins and Arnest being the most frequently asked about brands. The reason is simple: no need for a stove, no need to watch over a pot, and much less washing up. For people who work or study all day and want to eat healthily but don't have much time, it's really much more convenient.

The design principle of these containers is actually quite clever. They rely on the steam generated by the sealed lid during heating to circulate, allowing the microwave oven to achieve similar effects to steaming, boiling, and braising. This characteristic is particularly suitable for preparing low-fat meals. Ingredients like chicken breast, salmon, and eggs can easily become overcooked, dry, and tough when traditionally pan-fried. Using a microwave steamer, however, makes it easier to retain moisture and keep the meat tender.

This article has selected 6 low-fat recipes that I personally tried and found quite delicious. From basic boiled chicken breast, layered salmon baked rice, perfectly runny poached eggs that test your skill, flavorful pan-fried chicken steak with rice, slightly challenging pan-fried dumplings, to nutritionally balanced mushroom, egg, and chicken steak, I've adjusted each recipe to be easily prepared in a microwave container. Whether you're in an office pantry, a dormitory, or a small kitchen at home, you can whip up a meal without needing a stove.

Whether you have the affordable and versatile 3Coins steam cooker or the compartmentalized Arnest container, the logic of these 6 recipes is generally applicable. You just need to fine-tune the heating time according to your microwave's power and the size of your container. Want to know which one is more suitable for your needs? Pay attention to the "Microwave Container Usage Tips" within each recipe. I will also publish a separate article comparing the capacity, sealing effect, and heat resistance of 3Coins and Arnest later.

Microwave Claypot Ribs

Ingredients:
Pork ribs 300g, garlic 4-5 cloves (smashed), ginger slices 3-4 slices, shallots 2-3 pieces, rice wine 1 tbsp, light soy sauce 1.5 tbsp, dark soy sauce 0.5 tbsp, oyster sauce 1 tbsp, sugar 0.5 tsp, sesame oil a little, cornstarch 1 tsp, red and green bell peppers (for garnish, optional), coriander (for garnish)