– Whenever possible, keep pots and pans covered while
cooking. This helps to limit the loss of heat.
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– For small quantities, choose small cookware. A small pot
requires less energy than a larger, only partially filled pot.
– Cook with as little water as possible.
– Once food has come to the boil or the pan is hot for frying,
reduce the heat to a lower power setting.
– The cooking time can be reduced significantly by using a
pressure cooker.
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