How to reheat Lu Wei: check the package first

Treat the actual package as the primary instruction. Confirm whether the product is chilled or frozen and whether the packaging is heat-safe. Never microwave an unlabelled vacuum pouch.

Three checks before reheating

Read the storage temperature, use-by information and product-specific directions. Meat, tofu products, portion sizes and packaging materials differ.

Do not try to rescue a damaged, swollen or abnormal-looking package by reheating it. Contact the store with the exact product name and a package photo when information is unclear.

Confirm chilled or frozen condition

Confirm whether the packaging is heat-safe

Check the seal, appearance and smell

Choosing a microwave, steamer or water bath

For microwave heating, remove packaging that is not explicitly microwave-safe and use a suitable container. Heat in stages and stir, turn or rest the food so the centre warms evenly.

Keep the pouch sealed in a water bath only when its label explicitly permits it. Follow that package for temperature, timing and thawing directions.

After reheating

Make sure the centre and thicker pieces are fully heated before cutting or sharing. Reheat only the amount you intend to serve.

For leftovers, return to the package and general food-safety guidance. Discard food when exposure time or storage condition cannot be verified.

Must frozen Lu Wei be thawed first?

Not always. Follow the actual package because products and packaging use different directions.

Can a vacuum pouch go in the microwave?

Only when it is explicitly labelled microwave-safe. Otherwise remove the food and use a microwave-safe container.

How do I know it is heated through?

Check the centre and thickest pieces, not only visible steam. Divide, turn and heat in stages when the portion is large.