Simmering, Cooking Rice; Searing Steaks; Stir-Frying; Temperature Settings - Blaupunkt 5RZ34410 Mode D'emploi

4.1.1 Simmering, cooking rice

Food simmers below the boiling point, at around 85 ˚C, when bubbles only reach the surface of
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the liquid occasionally. This method can be used to cook delicious soups and stews, allowing the
aroma to develop slowly and avoiding overcooking the food. You should also cook egg-based
sauces and thickened sauces under the boiling point.
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Some tasks, like cooking rice using the absorption method, may require a slightly higher setting
so that food can be cooked within the recommended time.

4.1.2 Searing steaks

To sear juicy, delicious steaks:
1. Let the meat sit at room temperature for approx. 20 minutes before cooking.
2. Heat up a heavy pan.
3. Coat both sides of the steak with oil. Add a small amount of oil to the hot pan, then place the meat
in the pan.
4. Turn the steak only once during searing. The exact time required to sear the steak will depend on
its thickness and on how well done you would like it to be. Times may range from approx. 2 - 8
minutes per side. Press on the steak to see how well cooked it is. The firmer it feels, the more the
meat is cooked through.
5. Let the steak rest on a warm plate for several minutes before serving it.

4.1.3 Stir-frying

1. Choose a wok with a flat base that is compatible with ceramic hobs, or a large frying pan.
2. Get all of your ingredients and equipment ready. You should stir-fry the food quickly. if you are
cooking a large quantity of food, cook dishes in several smaller portions.
3. Heat the pan up briefly and add two tablespoons of oil.
4. First, fry the meat. Then set it aside and keep it warm.
5. Stir-fry the vegetables. Once vegetables are hot but still crispy, turn down the cooking zone power
to a lower level. Add the meat back to the pan, then the sauce.
6. Stir the ingredients carefully to warm them through.
7. Serve the dish immediately.

5. Temperature settings

The following settings are only approximate values. The exact setting will depend on multiple factors,
including your cookware and the quantity of food you are cooking. Experiment with your ceramic hob
to find the settings that best meet your needs.
Temperature settings
1 - 2
3 - 4
5 - 6
7 - 8
• carefully warming small amounts of food
• melting chocolate, butter and foods that burn quickly
• careful simmering
• slow warming
• warming
• quick simmering
• cooking rice
• pancakes
• sautéing
• cooking noodles
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