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Three tips for saving energy with Ztove
Most people would like to lower their electricity bills. Here are three tips on how you can save energy using Ztove.
Save energy with Ztove
With Ztove, you can save energy while cooking. This is achieved by maintaining a stable temperature, minimising unnecessary energy consumption. Ztoves automatic programs also make it easier to implement classic energy-saving methods.
When using temperature control for cooking, you only use the exact amount of energy needed to maintain the selected temperature. There’s no need to adjust the hob, as it will not get too hot or too cold.
1. Cooking with a lid
Using a lid when cooking saves energy, but on traditional hobs the risk of the food boiling over also increases. With temperature control, you can use the lid without worrying about the food boiling over as you have precise control over the temperature.
Certain foods, such as vegetables, potatoes, pasta, and rice, should always be cooked with a lid. In some cases, it’s not even necessary to cook them at a boil. In fact, potatoes achieve the best texture by briefly bringing them to a boil and then reducing the heat and cooking them at 95 ºC with a lid. It takes a bit longer, but it’s worth it.
When cooking potatoes, it’s best to use as little water as possible, as the hobs uses energy to bring the water to a boil. By reducing the amount of water, you also save on energy consumption.
Using a lid is not only advantageous for boiling but also for pan-frying. For example, when frying vegetables like brussels sprouts, using a lid is beneficial. One side of the sprouts gets a delicious crispy crust, while the lid ensures that the other side steams, and quickly becomes delicious and tender. Since the temperature is controlled at the bottom of the pan, you still achieve the desired crispy crust while saving energy.
2. Use cookware that fits the cooking zone
It’s important to use pots and pans that match the size of the cooking zones on your hob. If the cookware is smaller than the cooking zone, waste heat will be generated, meaning more energy will be used for heating than necessary.
3. Utilise residual heat to finish cooking
Utilising residual heat to finish cooking is not a new concept, such as when boiling potatoes or rice. For example, when cooking rice, it’s common to boil it for about 10 minutes, turn off the heat, and let it finish cooking with residual heat. Ztove’s automatic programs make it easier while providing consistent and reliable results every time.
Instead of remembering to turn off the stove a while before the food is done, Ztove’s programs handle it automatically for you. This way, you save both energy and hassle.
We tested Ztove’s automatic program for boiling potatoes and found that you can save 38% of energy consumption compared to the traditional cooking method. You can read more about our test here.
Monitor energy consumption in the app
As an additional feature, you can use the app to track precisely the amount of energy you use while cooking. This allows you to monitor the energy consumption for specific dishes, which can be a fun thing to keep track of. You can also create your own programs that utilise residual heat for your favourite recipes.
