How the way of cooking with induction hobs changes

Induction hobs have made their appearance in our kitchens bringing a breath of fresh air and technological improvements that have not been seen for some time in this specific sector of household appliances. The time has come to see how the way of cooking changes with induction hobs.

Yes, because with such a different cooking equipment, the way of cooking is also changed. In fact, these hobs guarantee performances unthinkable with traditional cookers. With induction hobs it is possible to have total control over all the operating variables of the appliance, such as temperature, heating speed, the possibility of temporarily interrupting the appliance. cooking to resume it at a later time with the same preset power.And all this happens in a few simple steps.

No more burnt foods because they are cooked over a high flame. With these hobs there are no more excuses: the power is clearly indicated with a clearly visible numbering on a display. Very convenient for recipes that require precise temperatures, such as cream.

Another big advantage is safety: if there is no flame lit, the possibility of unexpected and fearsome fires is also much lower.

A perfect example of modern and technologically advanced induction hob is Samsung's Chef Collection plan with Virtual Flame technology. The peculiarity of this plan is precisely the virtual flame. This is nothing more than a projection of the flame, which is traditionally released with the start of the gas models, simulated by LED lights that surround the pot support area.

Of course, this feature is not only beautiful to look at, but it has its own specific utility. From it, in fact, it is possible to understand with a simple glance the temperature of the various cooking zones, to immediately decide if it is necessary to modify it.

​So let's see how the way of cooking changes with induction hobs. Let's take the example of having to cook spaghetti with tomato sauce. The procedure is very similar to what you would do with a gas stove:

  • place the pot full of water on the cooking zone of the induction hob
  • place a pan with oil and garlic in another area to make the sauté
  • operate the pan first and make the classic sauté, add the tomato, salt and let it go
  • also turn on the pot of water at maximum power. You will see that it will only take 3 minutes to boil
  • cook the pasta in water for the time indicated on the package and finish cooking by tossing it in the pan as usual.

As you have noticed, it does not change much compared to a traditional cooker, except for a fundamental detail: the water takes just 3 minutes to boil. The time and energy savings are considerable, don't you think?

You can cook any dish you wish to prepare on the induction hob, and you can decide for yourself whether to keep the power low and respect the traditional cooking times or whether to speed them up because the recipe allows it.

Furthermore, this specific induction hob also has another not insignificant advantage: a magnetic knob. This accessory is really useful, because being able to program through a knob is undoubtedly much more convenient, while the fact of being able to remove it without having to unscrew it facilitates cleaning operations.

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And here we are with the fateful question: how do you clean an induction hob?Cleaning the induction hob is very simple, much more than cleaning an old gas model. This is thanks to the total absence of obstacles such as flame spreading irons or knobs. The induction hob is made of glass ceramic and therefore looks like a simple smooth plate.

First, wait until the hob has completely cooled down before starting to clean. Then simply clean the surface with a damp cloth and the specific detergent for glass ceramic that you can find in normal detergent shops. Then dry with a soft dry cloth.

If there are particularly stubborn encrustations on the top, you can remove them by acting directly on the stains with a glass scraper, but always with the utmost delicacy. Instead, avoid using aggressive detergents, oven sprays, degreasers, abrasive sponges or jets of steam that could scratch and damage your induction hob.

For steel or aluminum parts, such as any edges, we Titty & Flavia advise you to use water and white vinegar in equal parts. Finally, it is a good idea to remember to clean the induction hob after each use, as you did with the old hobs, to prevent any stains from drying out too much and to prolong the life of the appliance as much as possible.

Goodbye Old, Welcome New!
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