How to cook on an electric grill

Everyone loves dishes cooked over an open fire, which have a special taste and aroma. But not everyone and not always have the opportunity to go out of town to enjoy the smell of a fire. An electric grill will be a wonderful replacement for an open fire in an apartment.

What is an electric grill

An electric grill is a cooking device that uses electricity as the heat source. It is compact and easy to use. It can be used to fry without adding oil or fat. Dishes prepared using this device do not lose their beneficial properties and have an exceptional taste, and you can adjust the degree of frying at your discretion. Some models of electric grills also allow you to smoke food.

The number of models of electric grills is varied. They are distinguished by size and power. There are Teflon and stone surfaces, and sometimes just a grate. The cooking time depends entirely on the power of the appliance you choose. Please pay attention to this when purchasing.

How to use an electric grill

Cooking on an electric grill is easy. Both professional chefs and housewives can do this. It can be portable or stationary. Stationary - used in catering organizations and large kitchens, because, with all its advantages, it takes up a lot of space, but its possibilities are also diverse. Portable - small, take up little space, suitable for small kitchens.

The following types of electric grills exist:

• single-sided - this is a grill or surface with a non-stick coating - heating occurs on one side, for uniform cooking of the dish, food must be fried on both sides, turning over periodically;
• double-sided - both working surfaces are heated at the same time, the ingredients are laid out on one surface and covered with the other - such models can be laid out and cooked larger quantities of food at the same time, turning the food over from time to time;
• combined (usually with removable panels) - can work by heating only one surface or heating both surfaces at the same time; to do this, just select a certain mode.

First of all, the kitchen appliance is connected to electricity and must warm up. If the model does not have a non-stick coating, the heated panels can be greased with oil or grease to prevent sticking. When the grill has heated to the required temperature, pre-prepared products are placed on the surface and the desired operating mode of the device is set; the cooking time can be set on separate panels.

IMPORTANT! After preparation, it is necessary to remove the resulting carbon deposits from the surface of the equipment. Stainless steel plates can be cleaned with brushes. It is better to clean non-stick panels with special spatulas that do not scratch the surface.After removing the main fat, the grill must be wiped with a damp sponge and detergent, and then wiped dry. Removable panels are washed under running water.

What can you cook on an electric grill?

Grilled food always turns out very aromatic, juicy and beautiful. Let's look at what you can cook:

1. Meat. Wonderful steaks are cooked on the grill. Any type of meat is suitable for this: beef, pork, turkey. To ensure a juicy steak, you do not need to wash it before cooking (or dry it properly after washing), and be sure to heat the appliance. Rub the prepared pieces with seasonings and aromatic herbs. Sprinkle pepper over the steak while frying. Fry the meat for a few minutes, place on a napkin, and cover with foil for 7-10 minutes. Sausages, sausages and small sausages are very tasty on the electric grill.
2. Fish. It cooks very quickly. Before frying, the fish should be salted and peppered; when frying, you can add sauce so that the dish does not turn out to be too dry.
3. Vegetables. Before baking, they must be washed, dried and, if necessary, cut into plates or rings. Add salt and fry for 5-10 minutes.
4. Pies, pizza, pancakes, pancakes. To prepare these delicacies, you can use traditional recipes.
5. Scrambled eggs, omelettes and other egg dishes.

Safety rules for using an electric grill

To ensure that using the grill brings only pleasant emotions, you must follow the safety rules:

1. Use safe, grounded electrical outlets to operate the appliance.
2. There must be an exhaust hood in the room where the electric grill operates.
3. Places where equipment comes into contact with electricity must be protected from moisture.
4. When working, the equipment must be on a flat surface.
5. The thermostat is inserted into the device before connecting the grill to electricity.
6. Keep children away from the device when it is turned on.