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Definitely Do Not Put Plastic in the Microwave (www.bonappetit.com)
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[–] MJBrune@beehaw.org 5 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Why damp?

[–] HumbleFlamingo@beehaw.org 4 points 9 months ago

It makes it much easier for it to stay in place. Mainly from the spinning, but if your food explodes a damp towel stays put way easier than a dry one.

[–] stephen01king@lemmy.zip 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Probably to prevent it from burning and to make it heavy enough to stay in place.

[–] Dark_Arc@social.packetloss.gg 1 points 9 months ago

Unless you really really really go nuts with way too much time on timer, a dry paper towel is not going to ignite in your microwave.

[–] papertowels@lemmy.one 1 points 9 months ago

It helps hydrate the food. Helps out with rice in particular