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Cooking Term Confusing

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  • 19-10-2012 7:53pm
    #1
    A_Sober_Paddy
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    Hey all,

    A little embarrassing question...

    The term "Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer"...Does it mean let it boil and immediately bring it back down? Half the heat?

    Sorry if this is a really stupid question:o


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    vectrahed
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    In a nut shell, yes, for me I leave it boil for a good 30/40 seconds and then reduce to simmer


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    A_Sober_Paddy
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    vectrahed wrote: »
    In a nut shell, yes, for me I leave it boil for a good 30/40 seconds and then reduce to simmer

    Half the heat for simmer...it suggests letting it simmer for 30-45 minutes is that not quiet long?


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    vectrahed
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    I would have though so, what is it you"re boiling


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    A_Sober_Paddy
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    vectrahed wrote: »
    I would have though so, what is it you"re boiling

    Making a lentil bolognese


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    vectrahed
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    20/25 mins should be enough for that :)


    Edit: have a nosey here


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    SBWife
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    Normally a boil means the liquid is bubbling continuously all over the surface, simmer means one or two bubbles at a time breaking the surface. The amount of heat involved will depend on your stovetop, the size of the ring, the size and shape of the pot and the consistency of the liquid.


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    A_Sober_Paddy
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    vectrahed wrote: »
    20/25 mins should be enough for that :)


    Edit: have a nosey here

    Its green lentils, known to take the longest to cook I'm led to believe


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    vectrahed
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    A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »
    Its green lentils, known to take the longest to cook I'm led to believe


    are they french ones :)


    30 mnins at the most, uncovered


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    A_Sober_Paddy
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    vectrahed wrote: »
    are they french ones :)


    30 mnins at the most, uncovered

    It just says green lentils on them


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