Induction hob V gas

Murphybear

coffeehound wrote: »

Someone posted here probably a couple of years ago complaining that his new induction hob could not be set low enough to cook rice by the Indian method where it is steamed on a very low heat.

I've seen reviews for portable induction hobs that also say the lowest seting is not low enough. Think I would be checking what the lowest power setting is for each hob when choosing.

We have been using portable induction jobs for years, never had any problems in cooking rice. They also have the advantage if anything overheats they automatically cut out plus can’t explode

Carrot007

Murphybear wrote: »

We have been using portable induction jobs for years, never had any problems in cooking rice. They also have the advantage if anything overheats they automatically cut out plus can’t explode

Although have the downside that anyone with a pacemaker/icd is not meant to use them.

coffeehound

Murphybear wrote: »

We have been using portable induction jobs for years, never had any problems in cooking rice.

Do you cook rice the Indian way though? It calls for a very low flame

Jimmithecat

Carrot007 wrote: »

Although have the downside that anyone with a pacemaker/icd is not meant to use them.

Or insulin pump

I am lucky enough to have neither however and plan to get an induction hob when my current ceramic job gives up on me - I have heard nothing negative about induction hobs - other than needing to get new pans and not being suitable for pacemakers/ diabetic pumps - everyone else loves them

suki1964

Jimmithecat wrote: »

Or insulin pump

I am lucky enough to have neither however and plan to get an induction hob when my current ceramic job gives up on me - I have heard nothing negative about induction hobs - other than needing to get new pans and not being suitable for pacemakers/ diabetic pumps - everyone else loves them

I understand you are on a pump so cant go for them

But this "need new pans" is really very rare

If you use stainless steel or cast iron already, you are elected - they work

The only pan I had to go out to buy was a lightweight griddle because I have problems with my hands so cant use my old cast iron one anymore. But 95% of the pans I have in the house already work

greenbee

Any recommendations for particular models or how to choose? I don't have mains gas here, and was thinking about getting a cylinder, but if induction really have improved that much it would be a lot easier to stick with electricity (although gas would give me an alternative during power cuts which is always a consideration - maybe I'll have to use the BBQ?).

suki1964

greenbee wrote: »

Any recommendations for particular models or how to choose? I don't have mains gas here, and was thinking about getting a cylinder, but if induction really have improved that much it would be a lot easier to stick with electricity (although gas would give me an alternative during power cuts which is always a consideration - maybe I'll have to use the BBQ?).

You need to look at your kitchen set up before deciding as tbh, when my last hob went kaput, I thought Id go gas (cylinder) but the kitchen was already fitted with the splash backs and hood and closet cabinet in place which ruled out gas

Jimmithecat

suki1964 wrote: »

I understand you are on a pump so cant go for them

But this "need new pans" is really very rare

If you use stainless steel or cast iron already, you are elected - they work

The only pan I had to go out to buy was a lightweight griddle because I have problems with my hands so cant use my old cast iron one anymore. But 95% of the pans I have in the house already work

Excellent then not even needing new pans - going back to the original post then it is a no brainier - induction makes absolute sense

coffeehound

Interesting point that someone mentioned in a previous thread is that it’s recommended to fit a wider than usual extractor hood because the steam spreads out more than on other types of hob.

rosie383

Check the pans you already have using a magnet. If it ticks then you can use your pans.
I keep a wee magnet in my bag so that if I see a pan in a charity shop or car boot I cn check and see if it's suitable.
After many years of old, rubbish pans I treated myself in the sales to one good set of new pots and pans and they are still like new after more than a year of heavy cooking use.
The induction hob is 2.5 years old and still like brand new. I'd hate to go back to cleaning a conventional cooker again. I love my induction hob!
Got it from a chazzer as an IKEA ex-display.