Simmering is the preparation of food by cooking it in hot liquid. Simmering occurs prior to the boiling stage, when the temperature is just below the boiling point (between 190 – 200°F).
Simmering is an essential and more gentle way of boiling and is used for preparing soup, sauces, and more.
You can reach a simmer by carefully watching the water get closer to boiling, and when the water starts slightly rolling, reduce the heat to make sure a boil is not reached. Another option is to reach a boil and then reduce the temperature to make the water stop boiling (this is a less gentle technique, which can have big impact on the final product).
Simmering reduces the liquid more slowly than boiling does.
The heat of the burner depends on the amount of water and power of your burner, but in most cases, the heat should be between low to medium.
This is a moist-heat cooking method and can be performed in any kind of pot.
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