How to cook a potato in the microwave
What is the correct basic method? The correct method is to scrub the potato, pierce it well, cook it on a microwave-safe plate, turn it partway through, then rest it briefly before cutting. This controls steam, promotes even cooking, and reduces the chance of a burst potato. Microwaves heat food by exciting water molecules, so the potato cooks fastest where moisture is highest. Turning and resting help the heat spread through the center. Which potatoes work best in the microwave? Any common potato can be microwaved, but medium-to-large baking-type potatoes tend to give the familiar fluffy interior. Smaller, waxier potatoes
