Cooking with an Electric Stove

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You may think that cooking with an electric stove is the same as cooking with a gas stove. On some level, it is, since the ultimate result is a cooked meal. However, you must keep in mind that an electric stove delivers a higher cooking temperature than a gas stove. Also, the heat is more consistent so that the heat is more evenly distributed.

Here are a few things to remember when cooking with an electric stove:

• Be mindful of the dials. One of the biggest mistakes that people is not turning on the correct knob to turn on the stove. Follow the illustrated code on the control panel of the stove before trying to turn on the stove. You may accidentally turn on a different heating plate instead of the one you want to use, and mistakenly think that the stove is not working. This may pose a safety hazard, especially if place a cover or other objects in the other heat plate.
• Don’t use high heat. Compared to a gas oven, an electric stove is able to heat a pan much faster. If you preheat your pan using the highest heat setting, you risk burning the pan. When cooking with an electric stove, it’s safest to keep the setting at low to medium heat.
• Use the right pan. Avoid using aluminum pan since these tend to absorb heat rather quickly. If this happens, as soon as you place the item you are cooking on the pan, it will sear and burn immediately. It’s better to use a cast iron pan or copper coated pan. You may also use Teflon coated pans when cooking with an electric stove. These pans tend to distribute heat slower but at a more even rate. If you want to achieve a grilled look on your vegetables and meats that you can get by cooking directly on an open flame, use a cast iron grill pan instead.
• Use the right utensils. Because an electric stove can reach very high temperatures quickly, you must always use cooking instruments that can withstand high heat. Wooden spoons and other heat resistant spatulas are a good choice. If you use a metal spoon, it may conduct heat too quickly. If you use plastic cookware, it may melt. Check the maximum temperature threshold of the cooking utensil before using it. Also, avoid leaving the spoon or instrument inside the pan while cooking or the handle may melt or burn.
• Conserve energy. In the last few minutes of your cooking process, you may turn off the heat and let the remaining heat cook the rest of your food. You may do this for stews and stir fry dishes, but not for deep frying.
• Bake in an electric stove. If you have it, baking with an electric stove is better than using a gas oven. Because of its heat consistency, you won’t have any heat spots inside the oven. This means that the food will be cooked at an even rate inside, regardless of where it is inside the oven.

An electric stove is standard in most high rise buildings or multi unit residential places as a safety precaution. You can make a variety of delicious meals using an electric stove.

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