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Best Heat Settings for Cooking Southeast Asian Dishes

When cooking Southeast Asian dishes, using the right heat is crucial to achieving authentic flavours and textures. Different dishes require different heat levels for the best results. Here’s a quick guide on which heat to use for common Southeast Asian dishes.

1.High Heat for Stir-Fries

Stir-fries like Pad Thai and fried rice need high heat to cook quickly and lock in flavours. The intense heat gives the food a smoky flavour while keeping the vegetables crisp and the meat tender.

2. Medium Heat for Soups and Curries

When making dishes like Tom Yum soup or Thai green curry, medium heat is best. It allows the ingredients to simmer gently, blending flavours without burning the base.

3.Low Heat for Sauces

Sauces like Pad Thai sauce or peanut satay sauce are best cooked on low heat. This gives you control to slowly thicken the sauce without overcooking it, helping the flavours develop smoothly.

I use both induction and gas stoves, but I prefer cooking with gas since it gives me better control over the heat, allowing me to adjust quickly to each dish’s needs.

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