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slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2078223\" time=\"1660370777\" user_id=\"28674:

You must have a very big kettle! Or do you boil on the stove? I've never timed my electric kettle (1.5L, 1800W), but I estimate that 1.5L of tap water will boil in under 5 mins. And if you need less water, then it will boil even faster. Again, I've never actually tried doing both side by side to compare, but I feel that using the kettle is faster than boiling the same amount of water on the stove top.
Yup, 1.5l takes only 2-3 minutes to boil in an electric kettle. I was :shock: to see 20 mins too. It's inefficient to boil on the stove and unless it is a whistling kettle, otherwise need to \"jaga\" it. 😓
We pour the cooled water into a glass dispenser and boil water only when needed.
For hot drinks, we have a coffee maker which makes coffee or dispenses hot water at the correct temperature for making tea. strictly speaking, 100 degrees is not right for making coffee and tea.

According to experts, water boiled to 100 degrees \"will kill the desirable nuances of tea\" leaving you with a \"strong flavour of dry, astringent tannins\". Tannins are a chemical compound that gives tea \"its dry, somewhat bitter flavour\" according to Healthline, and can also affect its colour.

Similarly for coffee,
Water temperature is essential in the brewing process because it affects the rate of extraction. Extraction refers to the flavors and substances that are dissolved from the coffee beans into your cup. The hotter the water, the quicker it is to extract compounds such as oils, acids, and caffeine. Each of these substances has a different impact on the coffee’s flavor, and at a higher temperature, it’s tougher to control the rate of extraction. This can lead to over-extraction, making your coffee taste too bitter since the heat strips away a lot of oxygen.

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star89\" post_id=\"2078291\" time=\"1660444253\" user_id=\"8134:

Indeed it takes 20 minutes to boil water using kettle on the stove. I agree with your husband using the electric thermal flask which can keep water warm throughout the day consumes a lot of electricity. I used to have one when I gave birth to my first son many years ago. I was shocked when I received the electricity bill. Then, I kept thinking what new appliance which I used for that month. That was the electric thermal flask. I sold it right away.

Later I found out the most effective and save money way. I boils the water on stove. Then, I invested in good thermal flask. That's Zojirushi thermal flask. It lasts me for about 10 years. It spoiled because the way my helper washed it. She immersed the flask into water. Once the water boiled, I poured the hot water into the thermal flask. It enough for husband who needs hot water to pour on his oats when he wants to have breakfast in the late morning. In afternoon, when I want to make tea, the hot water is still hot enough for a cup of tea or coffee.
I had a dispenser connected to the tap permanently and it has an ECO mode button which will turn off the heating, and my maid was trained to turn off the heating before she sleeps overnight. Been using it for years without any problems or excess electricity bills. Oh well.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078338https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078338Sun, 14 Aug 2022 07:18:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Sun, 14 Aug 2022 06:10:35 GMT]]>

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2078295\" time=\"1660445446\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2078295 time=1660445446 user_id=53606]
I don’t find that the old wives tale of “never re-boil water” has any truth to it. Whatever water is left inside my kettle, I just press the boil button to re-boil for my hot drinks. Was never detrimental to my health.

If the water is still warm from the previous person making coffee, even better cos it takes shorter time to re-boil. Electricity costs are minimal.[/quote]
I reboil water all the time, though I do try to plan not to boil more than I need. Nearly 60 and no detrimental effects that I can tell. Which is why I am rather irked that my colleagues always pour away the hot water from the day before every morning.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078326https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078326Sun, 14 Aug 2022 06:10:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Sun, 14 Aug 2022 03:28:09 GMT]]>When kids were babes to their toddler years we had an airpot so that we have constant hot water. Once they stopped taking formula milk we switched to an electric kettle and have been using that until our recent reno and we installed a water filter that dispenses hot and cold water. I still have my electric kettle for boiling water for cooking, washing and pouring down drainage.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078298https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078298Sun, 14 Aug 2022 03:28:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Sun, 14 Aug 2022 02:50:46 GMT]]>I don’t find that the old wives tale of “never re-boil water” has any truth to it. Whatever water is left inside my kettle, I just press the boil button to re-boil for my hot drinks. Was never detrimental to my health.


If the water is still warm from the previous person making coffee, even better cos it takes shorter time to re-boil. Electricity costs are minimal.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078295https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078295Sun, 14 Aug 2022 02:50:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Sun, 14 Aug 2022 02:30:53 GMT]]>

lee_yl\" post_id=\"2078264\" time=\"1660396131\" user_id=\"17023:

Both. Big kettle and boil on stove type. :oops:

Now come to think of it, maybe I should change to an electric kettle! Years ago, I wanted to change to an electric airport but my DH said no cos it consumes a lot of electricity to keep water warm throughout the day.
Indeed it takes 20 minutes to boil water using kettle on the stove. I agree with your husband using the electric thermal flask which can keep water warm throughout the day consumes a lot of electricity. I used to have one when I gave birth to my first son many years ago. I was shocked when I received the electricity bill. Then, I kept thinking what new appliance which I used for that month. That was the electric thermal flask. I sold it right away.

Later I found out the most effective and save money way. I boils the water on stove. Then, I invested in good thermal flask. That's Zojirushi thermal flask. It lasts me for about 10 years. It spoiled because the way my helper washed it. She immersed the flask into water. Once the water boiled, I poured the hot water into the thermal flask. It enough for husband who needs hot water to pour on his oats when he wants to have breakfast in the late morning. In afternoon, when I want to make tea, the hot water is still hot enough for a cup of tea or coffee.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078291https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078291Sun, 14 Aug 2022 02:30:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Sun, 14 Aug 2022 01:31:29 GMT]]>

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2078272\" time=\"1660431362\" user_id=\"3:

That's silly. You can always turn off the unit after the water boils. In any case, the thermostat inside will automatically turn off the unit regularly to maintain the temperature.
But if only a little hot water is needed, relatively infrequently, energy is used to maintain the temperature for the hours in between (unless the insulation is superb). And since a lot of people don't keep water overnight (like my office colleagues), unused hot water is discarded daily - a waste of both water and energy.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078279https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078279Sun, 14 Aug 2022 01:31:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Sun, 14 Aug 2022 01:25:46 GMT]]>

lee_yl\" post_id=\"2078264\" time=\"1660396131\" user_id=\"17023:

Both. Big kettle and boil on stove type. :oops:

Now come to think of it, maybe I should change to an electric kettle! Years ago, I wanted to change to an electric airport but my DH said no cos it consumes a lot of electricity to keep water warm throughout the day.
Agree with your husband - unless you need a constant supply of hot water, it's better to use a smaller electric kettle. A jug kettle is more efficient. Since I am the only one who drinks tea through the day, I can boil just enough for a cup for myself (about 1 min). But when I want to boil pasta etc and need a pot of water, I fill the kettle and can have 1.5L of boiling water in under 5 mins.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078278https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078278Sun, 14 Aug 2022 01:25:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Sat, 13 Aug 2022 22:56:02 GMT]]>

lee_yl\" post_id=\"2078264\" time=\"1660396131\" user_id=\"17023:

Both. Big kettle and boil on stove type. :oops:

Now come to think of it, maybe I should change to an electric kettle! Years ago, I wanted to change to an electric airport but my DH said no cos it consumes a lot of electricity to keep water warm throughout the day.
That's silly. You can always turn off the unit after the water boils. In any case, the thermostat inside will automatically turn off the unit regularly to maintain the temperature.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078272https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078272Sat, 13 Aug 2022 22:56:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Sat, 13 Aug 2022 13:08:51 GMT]]>

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2078223\" time=\"1660370777\" user_id=\"28674:

You must have a very big kettle! Or do you boil on the stove? I've never timed my electric kettle (1.5L, 1800W), but I estimate that 1.5L of tap water will boil in under 5 mins. And if you need less water, then it will boil even faster. Again, I've never actually tried doing both side by side to compare, but I feel that using the kettle is faster than boiling the same amount of water on the stove top.
Both. Big kettle and boil on stove type. :oops:

Now come to think of it, maybe I should change to an electric kettle! Years ago, I wanted to change to an electric airport but my DH said no cos it consumes a lot of electricity to keep water warm throughout the day.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078264https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078264Sat, 13 Aug 2022 13:08:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:27:02 GMT]]>We drink alkaline water so no need boil water just filter.


Now I got myself instant water dispenser for hot water from online. Very convenient, any amt of hot water at anytime, no wastage of unused hot water.

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ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2078251\" time=\"1660386445\" user_id=\"3:

Hmm... I used to drink only boiled water. Now I'll just pass water from the tap into one of those containers with a filter and the water will then drip into the jug. Then I dump the whole thing into the fridge to cool it down. It's fast and efficient. Been doing that for 6 years now... wonder if that is ok?
Of course ok, I am still alive and healthy using same method for >10 years. Ok for kids too. Only babies who drink milk powder need to use boiled water instead. Singapore tap water has been treated and processed very well at the plant.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078257https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078257Sat, 13 Aug 2022 11:17:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Sat, 13 Aug 2022 10:27:25 GMT]]>Hmm… I used to drink only boiled water. Now I’ll just pass water from the tap into one of those containers with a filter and the water will then drip into the jug. Then I dump the whole thing into the fridge to cool it down. It’s fast and efficient. Been doing that for 6 years now… wonder if that is ok?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078251https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078251Sat, 13 Aug 2022 10:27:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:36:44 GMT]]>Lol well I certainly hope my P6 understands! Me, I just know that my kettle boils water for my necessary morning caffeine real quick, while my wok boils the same tap water real slow. Hence I also use my kettle to get 100 degC water first before steaming.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078225https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078225Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:36:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:26:24 GMT]]>

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2078223\" time=\"1660370777\" user_id=\"28674:

You must have a very big kettle! Or do you boil on the stove? I've never timed my electric kettle (1.5L, 1800W), but I estimate that 1.5L of tap water will boil in under 5 mins. And if you need less water, then it will boil even faster. Again, I've never actually tried doing both side by side to compare, but I feel that using the kettle is faster than boiling the same amount of water on the stove top.
If you look for an electric kettle where the heating element has a larger exposed surface area, more heat will be conducted to the water quicker and the water will boil even faster!

Also if you want to compare the electric kettle to the stove top, you can repeat the experiment several times and calculate the average time it takes for water to boil under each method. This will ensure that the results are reliable! Please note, variables you need to hold constant are the amount of water in both the electric kettle and the stove top kettle/pot and the starting temperature of the water.

Maybe zac's mum will understand :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

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lee_yl\" post_id=\"2078209\" time=\"1660364781\" user_id=\"17023:

One kettle of water takes 20 mins to boil? Like very precious, so I can’t bear to use boiled water for this purpose, lol.
You must have a very big kettle! Or do you boil on the stove? I've never timed my electric kettle (1.5L, 1800W), but I estimate that 1.5L of tap water will boil in under 5 mins. And if you need less water, then it will boil even faster. Again, I've never actually tried doing both side by side to compare, but I feel that using the kettle is faster than boiling the same amount of water on the stove top.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078223https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078223Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:06:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:26:21 GMT]]>

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2078137\" time=\"1660304829\" user_id=\"28674:

When I have a couple of things that need boiling water in sequence, what I do to speed things up is to boil water in the kettle while the first thing is cooking or whatever, then use the hot water from the kettle - it will come to boil very quickly.
One kettle of water takes 20 mins to boil? Like very precious, so I can’t bear to use boiled water for this purpose, lol.

I use one small 28cm shallow wok pan for steaming. I notice the wok being smaller in size, the water within boils faster and the food gets steamed faster as compared to using a bigger wok.

Some use double layer pot, below boil soup and on top put a steaming rack to steam other food stuff, quite efficient.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078209https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078209Sat, 13 Aug 2022 04:26:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:04:01 GMT]]>

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2078062\" time=\"1660273631\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2078062 time=1660273631 user_id=53606]
I use my non-stick wok for steaming fish, still perfect even though using metal steaming rack. Didnt scratch.[/quote]
I change my Tefal annually, including the later designs I bought at either Tangs or Taka. I already use the wooden spatula and avoid steaming with it with rack.

But MKS has a good point about the bone-in meats and crustaceans which I DO stir fry sometimes in my Tefal! Also I love to throw in some Sichuan peppercorn seeds sometimes...I might have inadvertently scratched the nonstick over time.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078169https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078169Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:04:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:47:09 GMT]]>

lee_yl\" post_id=\"2078081\" time=\"1660280756\" user_id=\"17023:

If I stir fry vege first, I would need to wash the wok cos it’s oily. Then I need to wait for water to boil before I can put my fish in. I would rather do it the other way round
When I have a couple of things that need boiling water in sequence, what I do to speed things up is to boil water in the kettle while the first thing is cooking or whatever, then use the hot water from the kettle - it will come to boil very quickly.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078137https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078137Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:47:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Fri, 12 Aug 2022 08:17:32 GMT]]>I can use a number of pots and pans at same time. I find reheating easier.

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Funz\" post_id=\"2078082\" time=\"1660281420\" user_id=\"6230:

My ovens are my warmers. I put finished dishes in the oven while I cook other dishes or wash up. Come dinner time food is not piping hot but still warm. For me, steamed fish will always be the last to be cooked and served immediately once it is done. Veg and stirfries need not be piping hot when served but soups and steamed fish gotta be hot off the stove.
Yes we do exactly the same. In addition, to prevent the veg from drying out due to evaporation, MIL will cover with an identical plate, inverted.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078083https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078083Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:27:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:17:00 GMT]]>My ovens are my warmers. I put finished dishes in the oven while I cook other dishes or wash up. Come dinner time food is not piping hot but still warm. For me, steamed fish will always be the last to be cooked and served immediately once it is done. Veg and stirfries need not be piping hot when served but soups and steamed fish gotta be hot off the stove.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078082https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078082Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:17:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:05:56 GMT]]>

star89\" post_id=\"2078060\" time=\"1660273268\" user_id=\"8134:

I meant stir fry first then use for steaming. Then, I realised the meal preparation will be longer. Because we have to wait for steaming for another 15 minutes. That's a good idea the steaming is done along with rice cooking. Last time when I got helper I didn't pay attention to this and bought a mini rice cooker without steamer. 😂
Perhaps a better sequence could be to steam the fish first, pour away the water in the wok and immediately stir fry vege (don’t need to wash wok).

I did that every Friday back when I was without a maid then. Steam fish with tofu and tomatoes 10mins then steam a plate of broccoli for 4 mins. Done, plus kitchen not oily.

Another way is to cook an omelette first, then without washing the wok, use it to stir fry veges.

If I stir fry vege first, I would need to wash the wok cos it’s oily. Then I need to wait for water to boil before I can put my fish in. I would rather do it the other way round

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078081https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2078081Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:05:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Recommendation of one pot for all on Fri, 12 Aug 2022 03:44:09 GMT]]>

star89\" post_id=\"2078060\" time=\"1660273268\" user_id=\"8134:

I meant stir fry first then use for steaming. Then, I realised the meal preparation will be longer. Because we have to wait for steaming for another 15 minutes. That's a good idea the steaming is done along with rice cooking. Last time when I got helper I didn't pay attention to this and bought a mini rice cooker without steamer. 😂
True that steaming and stir-frying in sequence will prolong the meal prep, and one dish will get cold while waiting. That's why I don't bother to steam stuff - my rice cooker is small, so the steaming tray is too small to steam enough for my family of 4. For fish, which is probably the only thing I would steam, I cook in stock in the pan which is quicker, and my veg dish won't get too cold while waiting, or vice versa. But I mainly cook one-pot stews. My family has eaten like this for 20 years, and they don't complain (and everyone is healthy!).

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