Cooking with gas compared to electric
Posted by: s
21st Jul 2023 10:26pm
I have moved into a place with gas cooking for the first time.
No waiting for 20 mins for the electric oven anymore.
Instant cooking!!!
Any other advantages with cooking with gas?
No waiting for 20 mins for the electric oven anymore.
Instant cooking!!!
Any other advantages with cooking with gas?
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L
Asian cooking relies on gas. No chef in an Asian restaurant would cook with electric. The flavor profile is different due to the way the heat is transferred to the produce. Gas ovens are also not as dry as an electric oven and produce better cakes (my opinion). It is sad the Victorian Government is using home cooking as an excuse to ban gas in new homes. Yet new commercial premises are still able to continue using gas and probably contribute more pollution than a home as they keep the gas stoves running almost all day. :_(
Nabina3255
Even Heat Distribution: Gas burners provide more even heat distribution compared to some electric stoves, especially coil-based ones. This can help prevent hot spots and uneven cooking.
Precise Temperature Control: Gas burners offer precise control over the flame's intensity, allowing you to simmer, boil, sauté, or sear with greater accuracy. You can quickly adjust the heat to respond to changes in your cooking process.
Visual Indicator: With gas, you have a visible flame, which can serve as a visual indicator of the heat level. This can be especially helpful for tasks like toasting, roasting, or charring foods.
Cooks Well with Various Cookware: Gas stoves are compatible with a wide range of cookware materials, including cast iron, copper, stainless steel, and more. This versatility allows you to use different pots and pans for various cooking techniques.
Energy Efficiency: Gas is often considered more energy-efficient than electric stoves for certain tasks. It can be cheaper to operate, particularly if you cook frequently.
Power Outage Resilience: When the power goes out, you can still cook on a gas stove as long as you have a match or a lighter to ignite the burners. This can be very useful in emergencies.
Quick Cooling: When you turn off a gas burner, it cools down relatively quickly compared to an electric heating element. This can be advantageous when you need to stop cooking suddenly.