What kind of food can you cook on an induction cooker? What will happen if you cook on an induction stove in ordinary dishes. What not to do with an induction oven

27.03.2020

I would like to introduce you to Kitfort Electric Stove!

I have had this miracle of technology not so long ago, but I have already gotten used to it so much that I have already forgotten how to cook on gas! You quickly get used to good things. This stove works on the principle of induction. Induction cookers are very practical, modern, consume less energy than electric stoves from Soviet times.

So, we study the contents of the package: a box with a convenient carrying handle, an instruction booklet, a warranty card, a buyer's memo and a branded magnet.

Opening the box, there is no extraneous smell of cheap plastic. The declared efficiency of the stove is induction currents. So, these types of stoves work under the influence of electromagnetic induction, which means that the dishes must be appropriate. To select dishes in the kit is a special branded magnet. We take a magnet and go to the store, which bottom of the dishes is magnetized, then we choose. Now these are all modern dishes, mostly ceramic (I won’t go into detail about the advantages of this dish here). The main difference when choosing dishes is a lot of small circles at the bottom of the dishes. Here is such.

We chose the dishes, then we study the instructions. Before using the stove for the first time, the manufacturer warns that each burner has a maximum power of 2000 watts. Multiply by two burners, it turns out 4000 W, not weak! In our new building with a small kitchen, there is a power cable for an electric stove, the declared power of this power cable is 3700 watts. Well… We check the power of the power outlet using an electric stove from Kitfort, press the kWh / Volt buttons… Here's what we see

The declared power differs from the actual. We will keep this in mind, we do not load the stove in total more than this power, but in principle, the use of maximum power is extremely rare and not for a long time. Basically, I set it to a maximum of 2000 W only when I need to quickly bring the water to a boil. It takes about 2 minutes to boil water with a power of 2000 W, about 1 liter of water! Story! I am immediately attaching a photo with boiling water and a bill placed under the pan.

The surface of the plate itself does not heat up. The bottom of the pan heats up, moreover, as quickly and unusually as possible after gas and a simple glass-ceramic electric stove. The stove does not burn, which is absolutely safe in a house where there are children, especially small ones. The efficiency of an induction cooker is much higher than simple electric stoves (which heat the surface of the burner and the air) and gas stoves (which cause impossible heat during cooking and burning oxygen). In addition, the stove has an indicator of the lack of a frying pan, as soon as you remove the frying pan, the stove immediately stops heating, does not consume electricity. Savings in person!

On the button panel, we see the auto-cook programs: milk, frying, soup, porridge. In my experience of boiling milk on the milk program, it does not escape! These programs, in my opinion, are rather conditional. Let's say frying, this is a power of 1400 W, such power depends, firstly, on the thickness of the dishes, and secondly, on the volume of what we are frying. Personally, it’s more convenient for me to independently regulate the power, sometimes I use the temperature. Power ranges from 120 to 2000 W, in steps of 200 - this is very convenient. 11 power modes, easily adjustable for the desired power. The temperature has ranges from 60 to 280 degrees, everything is easily adjustable with comfortable ranges.

Let's start testing. It will be these cutlets to fry. We turned on the pan, turned around for the cutlets, took them out of the bag and immediately lay down! You don’t have to wait until the pan warms up :) It heats up with lightning speed. I like to fry without oil, on ceramic dishes, but on an induction stove, this is elementary! While on gas using, ceramic dishes you still have to add oil. On this stove, I successfully half-bake-half-fry sausages in dough, pies without oil. Healthy food.

Now back to tricks. Cutlets are fried, move the pan and put your hand during frying.

Cutlets were purchased, dry, I had to add oil for taste. When I fry from natural minced meat, a lot of juice is released from the cutlets and no oil is required. That's it. By the end of cooking, we check how much electricity has been consumed for cooking by pressing the kWh / Volt button. To the nearest penny, you can calculate the cost of cooking dinner.

It also has a cooking timer and a keep warm function. That's modern technology. You put on dinner and go about your business without worrying.

In addition, I would like to say about:

Attractive price compared to competitors, no need for 4 burners per modern world(slow cooker, electric kettle).

About convenience for small kitchens (I have 40 countertops)

The stove does not need to be “scratched” after cooking (just wipe it with a cloth)

I have been using the stove for a year and I will say that I have already forgotten how to cook on gas. You quickly get used to the good :)

3 eggs scrambled eggs induction hob

Products:
3 eggs, salt to taste

Cooking:
Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil in the frying mode for 1 min, 140 degrees, beat in the eggs, salt and cook with the lid closed in the same mode for another 3 minutes. Cooking scrambled eggs on an induction hob for 4 minutes, and on a regular hob for 12 minutes. Save 8 minutes.

Borscht in a 3 liter saucepan

Products:
Pork - 300g, carrots - 1 pc., onion 1 pc., beets - 2 pcs., spices and salt to taste, garlic - 2 cloves, tomato paste - 2-3 tablespoons, sugar 2 tablespoons, vinegar 2 tablespoons, potatoes 3-4 pcs.

Cooking:
Grate on a coarse grater, carrots and beets, cut the onion into squares. Fry in vegetable oil in the "frying" mode 140 degrees, 10-12 minutes. Wash the meat, cut into small pieces, lower into a 3-liter pot with water. Set the mode "frying" temperature 120 degrees time 60 minutes. 30 min. Until cooked, add to the meat broth: fried vegetables, potatoes, spices, salt, sugar, tomato paste and chopped garlic. Borsch on conventional stove 1 hour 40 minutes to prepare. Borscht on an induction cooker 1 hour 10 minutes. Save 30 minutes.

Steamed vegetables

Products:
Cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, carrots.

Cooking:
Cut all vegetables. Pour water into the pan, set the double boiler, put the vegetables. Close the lid and steam. Steaming vegetables on a regular stove for 40 minutes, and on an induction stove for 25 minutes. Save 15 minutes.

Pickle 3 liters

Products:
Chicken leg 1 pc., Golden rice ¼ cup, potatoes 3-4 pcs., onion 1 pc., carrots 1 pc., carrots 1 pc., pickled cucumbers 3-4 pcs., salt, spices.

Cooking:
Salted cucumbers grate on a coarse grater, pour 0.5 water, simmer in the “frying” mode (temperature 160 degrees) for 20 minutes. Peel and cut carrots and onions. Pour a little oil into the pan, add chopped vegetables. Put the pan on the stove and fry in the “frying” mode (temperature 120 degrees) until golden brown. Pour water into the pan, lower the ham and cook in automatic “soup” mode. Peel and dice potatoes, and 30 minutes before the end of work, add fried vegetables, washed rice, stewed cucumbers, salt, spices and herbs.

Beef Goulash

Products:
Beef 700g., 1 carrot, 1 onion, tomato paste, spices, flour 2 tablespoons, salt to taste.

Cooking:
Peel and cut onions and carrots. Pour vegetable oil into the pan and fry the vegetables in the “frying” mode (temperature 160 degrees) until golden brown. Fry the tomato paste for 5-6 minutes in the same mode. Cut the beef into cubes, fry in the “frying” mode (temperature 150 degrees) for 10-15 minutes, add the fried vegetables and tomato paste, simmer in the “stewing” mode 300w for 40-50 minutes. 5-10 minutes before readiness, salt, add flour diluted in ½ cup of water, stir to form a thick gravy. Sprinkle the finished dish with herbs.

lazy cabbage rolls

Products:
Homemade minced meat 700g, fresh cabbage 1kg, carrots 1pc, onion 1pc, rice ½ cup, herbs, spices, salt to taste.

Cooking:
Fry the minced meat in a frying pan in vegetable oil in the “frying” mode (temperature 150 degrees) for 15-18 minutes. Separately, fry the chopped onions and carrots in the “frying” mode (temperature 150 degrees) until golden brown. Rinse rice. Shred the cabbage. Put the fried minced meat, vegetables, rice and chopped cabbage in layers in a saucepan. Pour 1 glass of water, salt, pepper, add chopped herbs. Cook in the “frying” mode (temperature 120 degrees) for 35-45 minutes.

Rice porridge

Products:
Rice ½ cup, water 2 cups, salt and sugar to taste, milk ½ cup.

Cooking:
Rinse the rice, put it in a saucepan, salt, add sugar and pour cold water. Set the “extinguishing” mode to 300w. Cook for 18-25 minutes, stirring constantly. 5 minutes before the rice is ready, pour cold milk. Boil. Add butter to the finished porridge.

Buckwheat porridge

Products:
Buckwheat 1 cup, water 500 ml, salt and sugar to taste.

Cooking:
Rinse the grits, pour into a saucepan, salt, add sugar, pour cold water. Press the “porridge” button, turn off after 30 minutes. Add butter to the finished dish.

Steamed fish cakes

Products:
Cod 1kg., egg 1pc., green onion, onion (medium) 1pc., salt to taste, ground black pepper.

Cooking:
Prepare minced meat from cod fillet, skip the fish and onion through a meat grinder, add the egg, chopped green onion, salt, pepper and mix. Form cutlets. Put a pan on the stove, pour cold water, set the steamer so that it does not touch the water, put the formed cutlets, close the lid and press the “steam” button.

Stewed meatballs

Products:
Minced beef 500g, onion 1 pc., tomato paste 1 tablespoon, garlic 2 cloves, egg 1 pc., salt and spices to taste.

Cooking:
Add finely chopped onion, crushed garlic, egg, salt and spices to minced beef. Mix well. Put a frying pan on the stove and pour some vegetable oil. Form meatballs and fry in the “frying” mode (temperature 160 degrees) on both sides. Then reduce the temperature to 120 degrees. Pour water mixed with tomato paste into the pan (1 tablespoon of tomato paste per 0.5 l of water), salt, pepper, simmer in the same mode for 30 minutes. Sprinkle the finished dish with herbs.

Steamed stuffed chicken breast

Products:
Chicken breast 2 pieces, salt and pepper to taste.
Filling products:
Bacon 3 pieces, tomato 2 pieces, spinach 100g, mozzarella 60g, dill 2-3 sprigs.

Cooking:
Finely chop the bacon, put it in a frying pan and lightly fry in the “frying” mode at a temperature of 120 degrees. Add finely chopped tomatoes. Cut spinach, cheese and dill, put to the filling, mix. With a knife, make a longitudinal incision in the breast and open the “pocket”. Lay out the filling. Tie the breast with silicone thread so that the filling does not fall out. Salt, pepper. Pour water into the pan, set the double boiler, lay out the breasts. Set the steam mode, close the lid. Cut the finished breasts into portions.

Salmon for a couple

Products:
Salmon 3 stacks, salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking:
Salt, pepper the steaks, pour water into the pan, set the steamer, put the fish, close the lid and set the “steam” mode.

Quick breakfast.

Products:
4 boiled potatoes, 50g bacon, 2-3 eggs, herbs, vegetable oil, salt to taste.

Cooking:
Put the pan on the stove, pour vegetable oil. Cut boiled potatoes and bacon, set the “frying” mode, the timer is 5-7 minutes, then beat in the eggs, salt and cook in the “frying” mode at a temperature of 120 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Sprinkle the finished dish with herbs.

Cooking pasta

Products:
Durum macaroni, salt to taste.

Cooking:
Pour cold water into the pan, set the “frying” mode. As soon as the water boils, set the temperature to 120 degrees in the same mode for 13 minutes. Rinse cooked pasta and add butter.

Roast pork in tomato sauce

Products:
Pork 500g, onion 2 pcs, tomato sauce 250g, salt, pepper and spices to taste, vegetable oil for frying.

Cooking:
Cut meat into small pieces and fry a small amount oil in the “frying” mode (at a temperature of 120 degrees) for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, then lower the temperature to 90 degrees and cook for another 20 minutes. Then add onion rings to the meat, salt, pepper and add seasonings, cook for another 10 minutes at a temperature of 120 degrees. Add the tomato sauce and, with constant stirring, cook the meat for another 10 minutes at the same temperature.

Shchi from fresh cabbage

Products:
Fresh cabbage 400g, beef 300g, 3-4 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 fresh tomatoes, herbs, salt to taste.

Cooking:
Chop onions, carrots and tomatoes and fry in the “frying” mode for 10-15 minutes. Peel cabbage and potatoes and cut into cubes. Rinse the meat well, transfer to a saucepan, pour cold water, cover with a lid. Set the soup mode to 1 hour 30 minutes. After 15-25 minutes, remove the foam. 30 minutes before readiness, add all the sautéed vegetables, potatoes, cabbage, salt, spices and herbs to the broth.

Eggplant salad with tomatoes and garlic

Products:
Eggplant 300 gr., tomatoes 300 gr., onion 2 pcs., garlic 3-4 cloves, salt, herbs, pepper to taste.

Cooking:
Cut the eggplant and fry in the "frying" mode at t-120, 15 minutes. Cut the tomatoes and onions in the same way, grate the garlic, add to the eggplant, salt, pepper and cook in the same "frying" mode t-120 for another 15-20 minutes, gradually stirring.
Sprinkle the finished dish with herbs.

Marinated cod

Products:
Cod 700 gr., 3 carrots, 2 onions, pepper, salt to taste, tomato paste 3-4 tablespoons, sugar 1 tablespoon, vinegar 1.5 tablespoons, flour.

Cooking:
Fish fillet cut into pieces, salt. Roll in flour and fry in vegetable oil in the "frying" mode at t-120 until golden brown.
For the marinade: Cut the onion into half rings, peel the carrots and grate on a coarse grater. Slightly fry the onions and carrots in vegetable oil in the "frying" mode t-120. Constantly stirring. Add tomato paste, pour 100 ml of sugar. water and simmer with the lid closed, in the same mode for 5-10 minutes. Put fried fish in a saucepan, a layer of stewed vegetables in tomato sauce. Then again a layer of fish and a layer of vegetables. Add water, salt, add spices. Stew in the “frying” mode at t-120 degrees.
The fish is served chilled.

chicken chops

Products:
Fillet chicken breast 3pcs, 2 eggs, garlic 1-2 cloves, salt and pepper to taste, spices for chicken, breadcrumbs.

Cooking:
Cut the fillet lengthwise. Roll with a silicone roller (or beat off), finely chop the garlic. Salt the fillet, pepper, rub with garlic. Beat eggs (a little). We pass the fillet in breadcrumbs, then dip it in an egg, then again in breadcrumbs and put it on a hot frying pan. Cooking in the "frying" mode timer 10-20 minutes. t-120, turn over and cook in the same mode.

Stuffed vegetables

Products:
3-4 eggplants, 1-2 zucchini, 3-4 bell peppers, 400 gr minced meat, 1 tomato, 1 onion, 1 egg, salt, pepper, garlic 1-2 cloves , tomato paste, greens.

Cooking:
Add chopped tomato to minced meat; onion (diced), finely chopped garlic, salt, pepper and egg. Mix. Cut the eggplant and zucchini in half lengthwise, remove the core. With bell pepper cut off the top, remove the seeds. Fill vegetables with stuffing. Combine eggplant and zucchini together (so that you get a whole vegetable). Put vegetables in a saucepan, cover with water, add tomato paste, salt, pepper. Cook in the "quenching" mode for 40-50 minutes.
Sprinkle ready-made dishes with herbs.

Pumpkin fritters with apples

Products:
Pumpkin pulp 300 gr., apples 2 pcs., egg 2 pcs., kefir 1.5 tbsp., egg white 2 pcs., 1-1.5 tbsp flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 4-5 tbsp sugar, a pinch of salt, vegetable oil for frying.

Cooking:
Grate pumpkin pulp on a fine grater or pass through a meat grinder. Mix eggs with kefir, add flour with baking powder. The dough should turn out like liquid sour cream. Let the test stand for 30 minutes. Then beat 2 squirrels with a pinch of salt into a strong foam and add to the dough. Remove cores from apples and cut into thin slices. Put the dough with a spoon into a preheated pan with vegetable oil, form into pancakes. Cook in the "frying" mode t-120. As soon as they start to brown on the bottom, put apple slices on them and lightly press them into the dough. Flip pancakes immediately and cook until done.

Homemade cutlets

Products:
Minced meat (pork + beef) 500 gr., onion 1 pc., garlic 2 cloves, loaf 3-4 pieces, egg 1 pc., salt, spices to taste.

Cooking:
Add chopped onion, crushed garlic, a roll soaked in milk, an egg, salt and pepper to the minced meat. Put the frying pan on the tile, pour a little vegetable oil, shape and lay out the cutlets. Cook in the "frying" mode t-120, 10-15 minutes. on the one hand, turn over, cover with a lid and cook for another 10-15 minutes, at the same temperature.

Wheat porridge with milk

Products:
Millet 125g, water 350ml, milk 150ml, salt and sugar to taste.

Cooking:
Rinse the grits, pour into a saucepan, salt, add sugar, pour water. Without closing the lid, put on the stove, set the “porridge” mode, after 7 minutes close the lid and cook in the same mode for another 7 minutes. Pour milk, cook until tender for another 17-20 minutes, then turn off. Add butter to the finished porridge.

Fried pork in breadcrumbs

Products:
Pork 500g., Breadcrumbs, lemon juice 1-2 tablespoons, garlic 2-3 cloves, egg 2 pcs., salt, pepper and seasonings to taste.

Cooking:
Cut the pork into portions, roll with a silicone roller so that the piece is thin. Salt, pepper, rub with finely chopped garlic and seasoning and drizzle with lemon juice. Dip both sides with egg and breadcrumbs. Fry in “frying mode” at a temperature of 120 degrees, on both sides, until cooked.

It is not enough to purchase modern kitchen appliances for cooking, it is also important to learn the rules for its operation. Many have already appreciated advantages of induction cookers, and most owners claim they won't go back to old electric stoves, even those with glass-ceramic tops. And some are willing to sacrifice the savings they could have had they installed gas equipment(in homes where there is such an opportunity), and prefer induction cookers. Why is this kitchen appliances has such popularity among consumers, and how to properly use the induction cooker hob?

Compared to gas and simple electric stoves, the type of equipment in question has the following advantages.

Connecting an induction cooker

Connecting an induction type stove requires certain knowledge and skills in electrical engineering. The choice of a place to install the device is dictated by the following requirements:

installation of the plate is carried out on a flat floor / surface without distortions;
ventilation is provided, small gaps - the device should not overheat;
the plate must be grounded;
for connection, a cable with a cross section of 2.5 mm² is used;
the wiring section leading to the device must be copper;
the presence of a socket near the place of the planned installation of the device;
household wiring must be suitable for the load level created by the operating appliance.

If the device is not equipped with a power cable, then you should purchase a power cord yourself, focusing on the characteristics of the device indicated in the documentation. It will not be superfluous to consult with a specialist.

Connection cable induction hob

Attention! Errors at self installation induction cooker are fraught with breakage and loss warranty service devices, as well as problems in household wiring.

If you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to contact a professional specialist about connecting an induction cooker.

Switching on and off order

An important aspect in the operation of the induction hob is correct inclusion and turn off the device. Majority modern models equipped control panel. Activating the operation of such induction cookers consists of the following steps.

The device is turned on by holding the "On / Off" button for several times.
Stove publishes sound signal and displays the control menu.
Using the menu, the user needs to select the burner, set the heating parameters and the cooking program.

Switching off the induction cooker at the end of cooking is carried out using the control panel (the “Shutdown” item), if any. The device not equipped with a display is turned off by the “On / Off” button, which must be held for a few seconds before turning off hob.

Operating modes

The method of setting the heating power of the induction burner different models is different. It can be:

touch buttons on the control panel with intuitive designations "+" and "-";
touch digital scale, with which the degree of increase in heating is carried out by swiping a finger to the right, and to reduce power - to the left (slider control);
mechanical regulators, rotated clockwise to increase the heating power, and in the opposite direction - to reduce the heat supply.

In premium cookers, the heating power of the burner is adjusted automatically using built-in sensors that determine the size of the cookware.

The number of temperature gradations varies from 3-5 to 10 or more depending on the class and equipment of the device.

Slider power control

For greater convenience of using the induction cooker, manufacturers equip the devices with additional functions.

Booster mode- transfer of energy from a free burner to a working one, which allows you to speed up the cooking process.
The possibility of combining the power of two adjacent burners when using oblong-shaped dishes such as ducklings.
The modes of preparation of various dishes programmed for certain parameters of time and temperature.
Heating function left on the dinner plate for a long time.
Automatic switch-off of the burners- the emergency mode works at hit on a working surface of liquid.

Some models have built-in cooking modes

Surface lock and unlock

A convenient additional option is the ability to block the device from accidentally turning on the oven, changing settings by careless movements or children. When the lock mode is activated, the device does not respond to pressing the touch buttons on the control panel.

Activate and deactivate the mode by holding it for 3 seconds buttons with a key/lock icon. A message should appear on the control panel stating that lock mode is enabled/disabled. On some models, instead of a message about the activation of the lock option, an indicator in the form of a key / lock appears.

To lock the panel, use the key in the form of a padlock.

The procedure for activating and removing protection against accidental clicks may differ for different models. Therefore, it is recommended that you carefully study the instructions for use of a particular induction cooker.

Choosing cookware for an induction cooker

There are special requirements for cookware for induction cookers. As with any electric stove, the dishes must have thickened bottom at least 2-6 mm or, in relation to pans, a solid anti-deformation disk - this will help to avoid deformation during strong heating. In addition, the bottom diameter should not be less than 12 cm. Turku on induction hob only possible with a special adapter.

The bottom should be flat so that it fits as closely as possible to the surface. Do not use pots and pans with a concave or damaged bottom. It is also better to abandon the dishes that were previously used on gas stoves.

Dishes must be made from ferromagnetic material- it is he who will allow her to react with copper coils.

To check if the cookware is suitable for cooking on an induction hob, a special icon will help - a pictogram in the form of rounded zigzags or the inscription "induktion" on the bottom of the pan.

This is what the designation of cookware for an induction cooker looks like

In the absence of any signs, you can check the suitability of dishes using a conventional magnet.. If the bottom attracts it, then the cookware is suitable for induction. As suitable option stands out - stainless steel, enameled and cast iron utensils.

Safety regulations

Induction hobs compared to gas and conventional electric hobs are considered less dangerous. The magnetic field generated by a working stove is harmless to healthy people, if you stay under its influence for no more than 3 hours. The surface of the appliance does not heat up, so you can put food in an empty space next to a boiling pot.

The surface of the device does not heat up

However, an induction type stove, like any electrical appliance, requires compliance with the operating rules in order to avoid injury and damage.

Cookware should be removed with care, avoiding touching the heating zone in order to avoid burns, as the heat does not dissipate immediately. For the same reason, it is not recommended to leave the dishes on the switched on burner unattended, since when the contents completely evaporate, the pan overheats and you can get burned. It takes a short time for the glass-ceramic surface to cool down.
It is necessary to use special utensils corresponding to the diameter of the burner. Can not use saucepans with warped bottoms.
Do not allow moisture to enter the working surface of the stove.
It is possible to clean the surface of the device only after disconnecting from the power supply.
It is contraindicated to be near a working induction cooker people with pacemakers.
Observe standard precautions when working with electrical equipment.

How to care for an induction hob

As a rule, the surface of the induction cooker is made of durable glass-ceramic material, it requires some care.

To clean such a surface, it is best to use a separate soft sponge.
For heavy soiling, purchase a special glass ceramic scraper, but not a metal washcloth.
As detergent choose special for such a surface silicone-based solutions that form a protective film. In extreme cases, you can use liquid dishwashing detergent, but avoid using powder formulations.
After washing the surface, wipe it dry with a soft cloth.
If necessary, it is best to wash the hob immediately after cooking.
Do not allow sugar and salt to get on the glass-ceramic surface. In case of contact with such bulk substances, brush them off and wipe the surface.

Modern manufacturers household appliances regularly offer new, original devices for home use. One of these innovations is the induction cooker. However, in order to use this unit effectively, you need to know the features of its application. Cooking on induction cookers requires special cookware with a perfectly flat bottom. What are the other usage requirements?

About the reasons for popularity

If we compare traditional gas, electric stoves and induction, the latter win in the following parameters:

Cooking speed. Due to the special principle of operation, the process of heating the products in the dishes is many times faster.
Absolute security. The induction current interacts only with the bottom of the pot, frying pan, without heating the panel itself. Therefore, it is impossible to get burned on the surface of such a plate.
Possibility to fine-tune the cooking temperature.
Ease of care. Since food that has fallen on the surface of the stove does not stick, cleaning the worktop is very easy.
Wide functionality. The user has the opportunity to choose a convenient program for preparing a particular dish.

About the choice of dishes

Not everyone knows what utensils should be used for cooking on an induction stove. The creators of this equipment are advised to purchase special pots and pans with a flat, weighted bottom that is magnetic. Many housewives ask, is it possible to use ordinary dishes on an induction cooker? No, traditional enamel or aluminum cookware is not suitable.

To cook food on an induction stove, you should choose pots, ladles, frying pans and other utensils according to the following characteristics:

Thickened bottom, at least 6 cm high and 12 cm in diameter.
The bottom of the containers used on the induction surface must be flat. Do not use dishes with a concave, deformed bottom.
Cooking utensils for a special stove must be made of ferromagnetic material. It is this alloy that reacts with copper heating elements.

To be able to cook on an induction hob, you need to purchase special utensils.

In this case, you will have to abandon the use of containers from:

aluminum.
Copper.
Glass.

But kitchen utensils made of stainless steel, cast iron, with an enameled surface are perfect.

Learning to cook on induction cookers

Housewives who first encountered induction surfaces are wondering if it is possible to fry on an induction stove? Of course you can. For example, to fry pancakes, you should select the highest heating power of the panel and place a frying pan on it. For fast heating, it is recommended to select position 10. Then pour the required amount of dough into the pan and reduce the power level to 5. To fry one side of the pancake, 7-8 seconds are enough, then you can turn the dough over and bake on the other side.

Before you start frying meat, it is recommended to cover the panel with a paper napkin or towel. Then we install a frying pan of a suitable diameter and heat it at maximum power. We put the meat in the pan and fry on each side for no more than 1 minute. After obtaining an appetizing crust, reduce the heating power level to 7, and cook the dish for a few more minutes.

Can you light coals on an induction cooktop? Certainly you can. To do this, you need to use special dishes with a magnetic bottom. Having laid the required amount of coals in a vessel, we install it on the stove and turn on the maximum power. As soon as the coals turn red, they should be removed from the surface.

Another question often asked by housewives is whether it is possible to leave dishes on an induction stove? Users answer that it is possible, provided that the stove is turned off.

In custody

An induction cooker allows you to cook any dish in the shortest possible time. However, in order to learn how to use this technique, it is recommended to study the instructions from the manufacturers, purchase special dishes. Not every housewife gets to use the stove the first time. But with experience, users can easily use the cooking equipment.