A Better Way to Reheat Leftovers in the Microwave

Updated on March 27, 2017 at 1:35 PM

Have you ever wondered why reheating leftovers in the microwave always takes so dang long and there's always a cold spot in the middle? Reddit user Omgpolly shared a hack for microwaving food evenly and faster than ever before. When plating the food, shape it like a doughnut, i.e. leave a space in the middle, before microwaving. Though we have yet to try this hack out at home, we're apt to think it could definitely work!

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