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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: tp4tissue on Tue, 11 April 2023, 08:49:59
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It takes quite a while to boil pasta/noodles, even just al dente.
Tp4 times approximately:
_ 11 minutes under a roaring boil.
_ 15-18 minutes under simmer.
In order to minimize fuel use:
_ 10 minutes simmer + 5-8 minute rest in pot (zero flame), produces comparable results.
/Climate !
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Also ensure the burner (we use gas) is not flaming out from under the pot but more concentrated under the base - tends to create the best results in speedy boil and consistency in the cook time.
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Boil noodles in a pan instead of a pot. Fastest boil.
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Boil noodles in a pan instead of a pot. Fastest boil.
how does that work?
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less water to heat up so it would be a bit quicker probably,
but seriously it also depends on the pasta your cooking. also if its fresh pasta or instant pasta.
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Boil noodles in a pan instead of a pot. Fastest boil.
how does that work?
Greater surface area in contact with heat source vs volume of water.
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Boil noodles in a pan instead of a pot. Fastest boil.
how does that work?
Greater surface area in contact with heat source vs volume of water.
I see so the water boils faster.
Does it also speed up the noodles after it goes in the water ? or is it only boosting the startup phase.
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Boil noodles in a pan instead of a pot. Fastest boil.
how does that work?
Greater surface area in contact with heat source vs volume of water.
I see so the water boils faster.
Does it also speed up the noodles after it goes in the water ? or is it only boosting the startup phase.
Faster boiling water = faster noodle cook and less fuel consumption. You could always add salt to the water to increase the boil temp by a little bit as well.