What you need to know about cooking with non-stick pans

Cooking with non-stick pans is in. While many people swear by them, there are still others who remain unaware of the benefits of these non-stick pans against regular ones to commit to making the shift.

But how about we start from the beginning… what are non-stick pans? These are pans engineered to prevent and reduce instances of food sticking to the surface and causing the pan to brown. Different Wonderchef non-stick pans come with different types of coating that not only prevent food from sticking to the pan, but also are healthy, and allow for no-oil to low oil cooking. There are some things to keep in mind to ensure that food is cooked properly and the pan does not see wear and tear too quickly from daily use.

Let us further explain all you need to know about non-stick induction cookware.

• Eat healthier, live healthier
  
  
  

  When you cook food in a regular pan, it goes without question that you will need to use oil to prevent the food from sticking to the surface and to ensure the food cooks properly and evenly. But when you cook with non-stick induction pans , you do not require even a drop of oil. This means that as you use non-stick induction pans, your meals will become healthier. Simply using non-stick cookware is a small step towards losing weight and looking fab .

• Easier and faster cooking

  If you’re looking to make the move towards a smarter kitchen , then non-stick is the way to go. Non-stick induction cookware evenly distributes heat throughout the vessel or pan in use and helps the food cook faster. By coupling the use of non-stick cookware with some easy cooking hacks , you’re sure to save enough time to finally get around to kicking back with that novel that’s been gathering dust or catching up with your favourite TV show.
  
  

• Easy to clean

  One of the greatest benefits of cooking with non-stick pans is how easy they are to clean. You no longer have to break out the scrubber to clean the grease or particles of burnt food stuck to the vessel. Ensure you use a sponge with dish soap mixed in mildly hot water to clean the pan to prevent the non-stick coating from starting to flake too soon.
  
  

• Scratch-resistant
  
  
  

  The best non-stick cookware is always scratch-resistant. But it’s important to make sure you use the appropriate spoons and ladles to stir, flip or sauté your dish. Materials like steel will spoil the coating - in fact, most types of regular spoons will cause damage to the coating over prolonged use. Invest in non-stick spoons and non-stick spatulas instead to maintain the pans.

• Energy saving

  Since non-stick cookware evenly distribute heat, the food cooks faster and uses a lesser amount of cooking fuel. This helps you save energy, and brings down your utility bill every month. And of course, by using non-stick cookware and saving energy, you’re also using resources sustainably, which is better for the environment.

• Affordable and durable

  Non-stick cookware is highly durable, with a longer shelf-life compared to normal pans. They are also lighter on the pocket since you don’t have keep replacing the deteriorating vessels ever so often. It also helps that even the best non-stick cookware is available in low price ranges, allowing you to have your pick for the perfect kitchen.

• Cook better food
  
  
  

  Since food cooks faster, more evenly, and at low-to-medium heat, your meals are likely to taste better. Unevenly heated reheated meals are things of the past when using non-stick cookware. Foods that are fried or breaded do not crumble or break off as easily as they do on normal cooking vessels. This is yet another benefit as foods require less heat with non-stick pans.

And there you have it! Now you know how to live a healthier life, and have a hassle-free time in the kitchen. Check out Wonderchef’s range of non-stick pans and cookware which are available in an assortment of colours and styles.