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Microwaves cook much faster at the edge of a dish than in the center.
Flavorings such as ginger root and garlic become more mellow and rounder in flavor when cooked in the microwave - so, as in this recipe, more can be used to good effect. No, this is not a true stir-fry, but it's delicious, doesn't heat up the kitchen and is much less fattening than if cooked in a wok. Influential food writer Barbara Kafka made microwaves respectable with her best seller Microwave Gourmet, now in paperback . Mound vegetables in center of ring, starting with asparagus tips, followed by red pepper, then snow peas. Sprinkle center vegetables with 1 Tb. vinegar.