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Use a pan lid whenever possible to minimise heat loss.
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Select a smaller pan when cooking small quantities. A
smaller pan uses less energy than a larger pan with very
little in it.
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Cook with as little water as possible.
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Once food has come to the boil or the oil in the pan is hot
enough for frying, reduce the heat to a lower setting.
– Cooking times are greatly reduced when using a pressure
cooker.
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