The stove is the core cooking equipment in the Western-style kitchen, providing a basic heating platform for the production of various delicacies.
There are a wide variety of stove types in the Western-style kitchen, and the common ones are gas stoves and induction stoves. Gas stoves use natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas as fuel and generate flames through combustion to heat the cookware. It has the characteristics of fast heating speed and strong firepower, which can quickly heat the ingredients to the required temperature and is very suitable for dishes that require quick stir-frying and pan-frying. The induction stove uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to heat the cookware and has the advantages of high efficiency and energy saving, precise temperature control, safety and hygiene. In addition, there are different forms such as flat stoves and built-in stoves to meet different kitchen layouts and cooking needs.
The design and structure of the stove are also crucial. High-quality stoves usually have a sturdy and durable stove rack that can stably support the cookware; efficient burners or electromagnetic induction coils to ensure a uniform and powerful heating effect; precise firepower adjustment devices so that chefs can easily control the size of the flame or the electromagnetic power to achieve various cooking needs from slow simmering on a low heat to vigorous stir-frying on a high heat; at the same time, it is also equipped with safety protection devices such as flameout protection devices and overheat protection devices to ensure the safety of kitchen operations.
In Western-style cooking, stoves are widely used in various cooking tasks such as frying steaks, boiling pasta, and sautéing sauces. It is an important tool for chefs to showcase their culinary skills. Whether in a professional Western-style restaurant kitchen or a home kitchen, stoves play a crucial role in the production of Western-style dishes.
