Meals to make in minutes with your Hisense Microwave

Got a hungry teen in exam mode? Forgot to take the mince out of the freezer? Or perhaps you’ve had a long day at the office and can’t face the thought of dirtying the frypan just for one. Clever home cooks, starved of time and energy, are turning to their kitchen saviour – the microwave – to get meals on the table with little fuss and less mess. That’s why trusted appliance brand Hisense is serving up a range of microwaves that take meal prep stress off your plate and add panache to your benchtop.

“The latest cutting-edge Hisense microwaves really pull their weight as standalone cooking equipment; they offer precise control over power levels and can turn out everything from bread to three-course meals,” says Nick Trajkovski, The Good Guys Buyer – Microwaves.

“Plus, a microwave oven provides one of the most energy efficient ways to cook, so the more often you use it to prepare meals, the greater the potential savings on your power bill.”

Think of Hisense microwaves as your kitchen sidekick, there to help you whip up everything from a hearty hotpot to mac ‘n’ cheese in a matter of minutes. To help you master mealtimes, we’ve got three healthy recipes from Hisense for you to try, including a mouth-watering mushroom risotto you can make without having to stand around, stirring for thirty minutes. #winning!But first, let’s meet your new mealtime magicians…

Why You Need A Hisense Microwave For Stress-Free Mealtimes

Ready to start enjoying speedier, easier, more energy-smart cooking with the latest Hisense microwaves? Here’s how:

Big Enough For Family Meals

If you thought microwaves were perfect for reheating last night’s curry but not equal to a big pasta bake, you can think again. The Hisense 34L 1100W Smart Inverter Microwave Dark Stainless Steel and the Hisense 42L 1100W Smart Inverter Microwave Dark Stainless Steel are roomy inside so you can cater to even the hungriest tribe.

Perfectly Even Heating

No-one likes tucking into a meal, only to find cold spots mid-bite! The advanced inverter technology in both the Hisense 34L 1100W Smart Inverter Microwave Dark Stainless Steel and the Hisense 42L 1100W Smart Inverter Microwave Dark Stainless Steel ensures you’ll enjoy evenly heated food, every time.Wondering “what is an inverter microwave?” “Inverter microwaves heat, reheat or defrost your food at a consistent power level for the whole duration of the cooking process, which means you’ll avoid overheating, loss of flavour, or any of those dreaded cold bits at the centre,” explains Nick Trajkovski. Genius.

Dashing Design

With sleek, black glass and polished stainless steel, these strikingly modern microwaves, as well as the Hisense 20L 800W Compact Microwave in beautiful matte black, have what it takes to be your new benchtop centrepiece. Plus, with a fingerprint-resistant surface and an easy-clean interior, your new Hisense microwave will stay that way too, inside and out. Prefer a lighter vibe? The Hisense 25L 900W Countertop Microwave Pearl White is as chic as they come.

Peace-Loving

Don’t want noisy dings disturbing movie night or sleeping bub? Simply hit the mute button on your Hisense microwave oven and enjoy quiet time.

Your Favourites On Demand

With their six handy Chef Menu presets, Hisense microwaves put all of your family’s favourite Ps at your fingertips with one touch (looking at you, popcorn, potato and pasta!) – so you can get back to what you were doing sooner. There’s even a dedicated setting for hot drinks or melting butter.

No Guesswork

Offering you 10 power levels, Hisense microwaves help you nail any dish, whether you’re heating up last night’s leftovers or creating a culinary masterpiece. If you’ve come over all Curtis Stone and want to bake some fresh bread, just dial your microwave down to 30 per cent power at Level 3 and let the magic happen gently. Craving a fluffy, piping-hot jacket potato? Hit Level 9 for sensational spuds. Or, to defrost that steak in time for dinner, crank it up to Level 10. Precision cooking without the pressure. Love that.

Keen to try your hand at our quick and easy microwave winners?

Make These Healthy Recipes In Your Microwave

You won’t run short of easy dinner ideas any time soon with a Hisense microwave. Here are three healthy dinner recipes to get you started.

Microwave Mushroom Risotto

This delicious, quick risotto recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, and destined to become a firm family favourite.

Ingredients

60g butter, chopped

1 leek, washed, halved, thinly sliced

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 cup arborio rice

3 cups chicken-style liquid stock

400g mushrooms, sliced: Swiss brown, button or shiitake

50g parmesan cheese, finely grated

1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Salt and pepper, to season

Method

1. In a large, microwave-safe bowl or rice cooker, combine butter, leek and garlic.

2. Cover loosely and microwave on High (100%) for 2 minutes or until the leek is soft.

3. Stir in the arborio rice and coat in the butter mixture then microwave uncovered on High (100%) for 1 minute.

4. Stir in 2 cups of liquid stock, cover and microwave on High (100%) for 5 minutes.

5. Microwave for a further 7 minutes on Medium (50%).

6. Add mushrooms and remaining stock. Cover and microwave on Medium (50%) for 7 minutes.

7. Allow to stand while covered for 5 minutes.

8. Add parmesan cheese and parsley leaves, season with pepper and stir to combine.

Three Cheese Jacket Potato

This deeply satisfying winter warmer is dig-in ready in under 10 minutes.

Ingredients

Any large potato

2 tbsp soft cheese or butter

Cheddar cheese, to your liking

30g mozzarella, or any other cheese of your choice

Method

1. Wash your potato thoroughly and poke holes all over it with a knife or fork.

2. Cook in the microwave for 5 minutes, then check if it’s done with a fork.

3. Repeat until the potato is cooked thoroughly.

4. When the potato is cooked, remove to add the soft cheese or butter, cheddar and mozzarella.

5. Put the potato back into the microwave and switch to the grill setting, which melts the cheese and gives a baked and crispy finish to the potato skin.

6. Add additional toppings from your fridge or cupboard, such as tuna, beans or chilli, and serve with a side salad.

Omelette For One

You can stop Googling “how to cook eggs in the microwave”: this quick omelette recipe makes a great light lunch or dinner for one in minutes.

Ingredients

1 tsp of butter

2 large eggs

Pinch of salt and pepper

Cheese of your choice and to your liking, grated

Additional fillings, such as spinach, onion, pepper, tomato, bacon, chorizo, finely chopped

Method

1. Pop any additional fillings into the bottom of a large, microwave-safe mug, alongside a teaspoon of butter.

2. Microwave on High for 30 seconds to melt the butter and warm the fillings.

3. Crack your eggs into the mug, then whisk until all contents are spread evenly throughout.

4. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and mix through.

5. Microwave on High for 20 seconds, take out and mix again. Repeat this twice

6. Then let it stand inside the microwave for 30 seconds to allow the egg to set.

7. Remove mug from microwave and top with cheese.

8. Cover the mug with a tea towel or aluminium foil, and allow the omelette to set and cheese to melt so it’s ready to eat.

If you’re seeking speedy mealtime solutions for healthy lunches or easy dinner recipes, Hisense is the choice for busy home chefs wanting to cook healthy meals. Head in-store or online to check out The Good Guys microwave range from Hisense Australia today.