Cooking in comfort | Pans and pots |
frying and
are best done on the super high-speed wok
burner.
stewing and steaming
cooking standard portions
making a roux
are best done on the
making sauces
keeping food hot
cooking through/simmering
are best done on the inner ring of the
At the “LO”position, this burner is large enough to cook food through.
The heat from the burner is transferred via the pan base. If the base is thick, the heat will take longer to reach the contents, but the base will have a more uniform temperature. Thin and light pans will cause food to burn more easily.
To use the gas as efficiently as possible, it is best to use a pan with a large diameter.
Wrong |
The tips of the flames are the hottest. If flames escape around the sides of the pan, a great deal of heat is lost.
Right |
Keeping the flame beneath the pan saves time and gas and is the safest way to cook.
Cook with the lid on the pan. This can save on energy by up to 50%.
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