Stovetop

Cook in a pan or pot over a burner, adjusting the heat as the food changes.

What It Does

Stovetop cooking uses direct heat from a burner. Watch the sound, steam, browning, and pan temperature, then raise or lower the heat as needed.

Control the burner

The pan tells you when to adjust.

If food steams instead of browning, the pan may be crowded or too cool. If oil smokes or edges darken too fast, lower the heat and keep things moving.

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Reference image

Stovetop reference image.

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Cooking Checks

Used In Recipes

Spicy Kale and Coconut Fried Rice

Fried RiceSpicy Kale and Coconut Fried RiceMedium

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Once the pan is hot enough that a drop of water sizzles on contact, add 1 teaspoon oil and swirl the pan to coat the bottom.

Spicy Kale and Coconut Fried Rice · Step 1

Once the pan is hot enough that a drop of water sizzles on contact, add 1 teaspoon oil and swirl the pan to coat the bottom.

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for 30 seconds

Spicy Kale and Coconut Fried Rice · Step 2

Cook until fragrant or until the vegetables are tender, stirring frequently, for 30 seconds or longer.

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until fragrant or until the vegetables are tender, stirring frequently, for 30 seconds or longer.

Spicy Kale and Coconut Fried Rice · Step 2

until fragrant or until the vegetables are tender, stirring frequently, for 30 seconds or longer.

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about 30 seconds

Spicy Kale and Coconut Fried Rice · Step 3

Pour in the coconut flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until the flakes are lightly golden, about 30 seconds.

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until the flakes are lightly golden, about 30 seconds.

Spicy Kale and Coconut Fried Rice · Step 3

until the flakes are lightly golden, about 30 seconds.

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Once warmed, remove the pan from the heat.

Spicy Kale and Coconut Fried Rice · Step 4

Once warmed, remove the pan from the heat.