Non stick pot is a very common kind of furniture and kitchenware, and it is also the most popular. It should be because the characteristics of non stick pot are very easy to take care of and clean up. Therefore, it is deeply loved by people. Do you know the uses of stainless steel pot, non stick pot and iron pot? Is that better? Let's have a look
Stainless steel pot
Suggested use: high temperature frying, steaming and boiling; It needs a lot of stir frying and often has sour and salty seasoning.
Stainless steel is characterized by no rust, good conductivity and fast heating like iron pot. It is suitable for fast cooking in a short time; However, the weight is much lighter than the iron pot, which can reduce the burden of cooking for ordinary housewives. The stainless steel pot cannot be dried for a long time, and the pot material will be damaged.
Selection key points: when selecting stainless steel pot, magnet test can be carried out. If it can absorb more iron, the proportion of steel is more balanced and better. Stainless steel pots are made of synthetic metals such as nickel, chromium, iron, carbon and aluminum. However, due to the high price of nickel, some operators will mix manganese and buy inferior products, which will melt out of the crisis of heavy metals. Therefore, when buying, be sure to pay attention to the "metal proportion coefficient".
Boiling method: a little industrial oil will remain during the manufacture of stainless steel. It is suggested that the pot should be washed with vinegar first, or pour flour into it to dilute the dirt, and finally add water to boil and clean it, that is, the boiling is completed.
Cleaning method: it is recommended to clean quickly when there is still hot gas, so as to remove the dirt more easily, and dry it in the air and wipe it dry, so as to avoid leaving water stains and keep it bright.
If the stainless steel pot turns black, there is a problem with the metal ratio. It is recommended to replace it.
Correct usage of iron pot
There are many kinds of iron pans, such as traditional Chinese frying pans, Japanese soup pans, Western frying pans and recently very popular cast iron pans.
Suggested use: soup, quick fry
Iron pot has fast heat conduction, average heating and good heat preservation, which is very suitable for quick frying cuisine; However, for example, fried eggs and fish are not suitable for using cast-iron pots. It is not only easy to burn, but also may cause sticking to the pot, leaving scorched dirt on the bottom of the pot and difficult to clean.
Doubts about use: it is easy to melt ferric iron due to rust, which may cause neuropathy of nerve, liver, gallbladder and kidney. It is recommended to choose a cast iron pot with a layer of enamel protection when buying, or wipe it carefully after cleaning, so as to protect the metal and prolong the service life of the pot; In addition, dry burning of cast iron pots should also be avoided.
The colorful and beautiful cast iron pot has been very popular with housewives in recent years.
Boiling method: the same as stainless steel pot. After purchase, vinegar or flour should be added to wash off the black oil in the pot.
Correct usage of non stick pot
Recommended use: suitable for cooking fragile and fragile ingredients, such as fried fish and poached eggs. It is also very convenient for omelet and scallion cake, which can reduce the intake of a lot of oil.
Doubts about use: there is a layer of "polytetrafluoroethylene" on the surface of the non stick pot, so that food is not easy to stick, but if the coating falls off, it may release the carcinogen "perfluorooctanoic acid". Wooden spatula and silicone spatula must be matched in use, and avoid cooking shelled seafood, bone and meat and other ingredients that may scratch the pot; Generally speaking, it can be used safely as long as there is no scratch or crack and do not dry burn.
Non stick pots with scratches will release toxic substances and can't be used anymore!
Usage principle: cold pot, cold oil, medium and small fire
Research shows that when the temperature of the non stick pot exceeds 260 ℃, harmful substances will be released; Therefore, it is suggested that when cooking, first pour a little oil into the pot, smear the pot surface evenly with kitchen paper towel, then put in the ingredients, and finally turn on the medium and low fire cooking. In addition, the non stick pan is not suitable for frying or boiling soup. Simply frying is the best way to use the non stick pan!
Cleaning method: in order to avoid scratching the paint, you must use a soft sponge to brush. After use, you can soak hot water to dissolve the grease, so that it can be cleaned more easily.
Maintenance method: use a non stick pot for a period of time. If food sticks to the pot, apply oil for maintenance: wash the pot with detergent and dry it, heat it with a gas stove over low heat for 30 seconds, turn off the fire, put a spoonful of salad oil in the pot, evenly apply the oil in the pot with a paper towel, and let it stand and dry. The pot can be used directly next time without additional cleaning.
Maintain the non stick pan with kitchen oil.