Many recipes call for "simmering food", I put my stove dial on "Simmer" and nothing happens. Do I first bring my pot to a full boil before I simmer?
See I told you it's dumb.
2006-10-08 01:16:06 · 8 answers · asked by Rusty 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
There is no such thing as a dumb question. If we don't ask, then how will we learn.
You do have to bring it to a boil first, then turn the stove down to simmer.
2006-10-08 01:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by zil28ennov 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a dumb question - if you really don't know the answer. It is not necessary to bring to a boil first although it will take time to bring product to a simmer. Some product will burn easily so you would have to watch whatever you are cooking to make sure it doesn't burn if you bring to a boil first.
2006-10-08 08:22:42 · answer #2 · answered by Robert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you take the pot to a full boil it will reach a simmer alot quicker.
if you just leave it to simmer from a low temperature it will take alot longer. begin with a high heat then drop it probably just before it reaches a boil, although if it reaches a boil nothing should really happen to it - depending what it is
2006-10-08 08:19:38 · answer #3 · answered by natalia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, simmer usually means to first bring to a boil, then turn the fire to low, or 'simmer'.
2006-10-08 08:20:12 · answer #4 · answered by jmmcakes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes have it boil then simmer it whatever your making
2006-10-08 08:26:38 · answer #5 · answered by favsweetcake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should bring to the boil first.
if you want to reduce what your cooking leave the lid off, if you dont leave the lid on
2006-10-08 08:19:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
And a dumb answer to follow.........Did you remember to light the gas ?
2006-10-08 08:25:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes... and not a dumb question, you wont learn unless you ask.
2006-10-08 08:24:13 · answer #8 · answered by Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋