MasterChef winner swears by the humble microwave for 'elevating everyday ingredients' - it's the most overlooked item in your kitchen

An image of the Masterchef winner, Brin Pirathapan, next to the curry that he recommends making in a microwave.

Sometimes, the best things are hidden in plain sight. Quite literally in this case, as Brithi's kitchen sidekick is an appliance we walk past every day.

In collaboration with research from Russell Hobbs, Masterchef winner Brithi Parathan, is on a quest to make cooking more effortless, yet still impressive. His revelation makes toasting nuts without burning them a breeze, it gets rice perfectly fluffy, and gives aromatic spices extra warmth.