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use
Because the settings depend on the quantity and composition of the contents of
the pan, the table below is intended as a guideline only.
Use the highest setting to:
I bring the food or liquid to the boil quickly
I 'shrink' greens;
I blanch vegetables;
I heat oil and fat;
I fry steak (rare, underdone);
I bring a pressure cooker up to pressure;
I make custards.
Use a slightly low setting to;
I sear meats;
I fry flatfish, thin slices or filet;
I fry boiled potatoes;
I cook blended soups and sauces;
I fry omelettes;
I fry steak (medium);
I deep fry foods (depending on the
temperature and quantity).
Use a setting slightly above medium to:
I fry thick pancakes;
I fry thick slices of breaded meat;
I fry thin cuts of meat until cooked;
I pot roast large cuts of meat;
I fry bacon (fat);
I fry raw potatoes;
I fry French toast;
I fry breaded fish;
I fry thin slices of breaded meat;
I fry omelettes.
Use the medium setting to:
I thoroughly cook large quantities;
I defrost hard vegetables such as French
beans.
Use the lowest setting to:
I make stock;
I stew fruit;
I stew meats;
I thoroughly cook foods;
I simmer vegetables.