1. A lid for every pot 🥘
Did you know that your stove consumes two to three times more energy if you cook without a lid? We think that's a waste. So save energy by cooking with a lid on your pot. This way, less heat is lost, your water boils faster, and your food cooks quicker. A glass lid is even more ideal. This way, you can peek without losing precious heat.
2. Keep your head above water
When cooking, don't drown your potatoes and vegetables in water. A small layer of water is sufficient. This way, your potatoes and vegetables will cook nicely, more vitamins will be preserved, and you can save energy. Three birds with one stone!
3. Small but mighty
The smaller your pan, the faster it heats up and the more energy you save. So choose the right size for your contents. Also, place your pan on a suitable burner. With an oversized gas burner, a lot of valuable energy is lost. Instead of putting multiple pans on the stove, you can also opt for a delicious one-pan dish from, for example, The Curry Guy.
4. Cooking for an orphanage
Meal prepping can also save energy. This involves cooking for several days at once. You can then freeze meals and thaw them when you need them. Reheating dishes consumes less energy than preparing them again from scratch. In addition to energy, meal prepping also saves you a lot of time. Win-win!
5. From cold to warm and vice versa
Have you cooked for the whole week or simply have some leftovers? Handy to freeze! By allowing your dish to cool down completely before putting it in the freezer, you can save energy. Then take it out of the freezer in time so it can thaw at room temperature before you reheat it.
6. Creative in the kitchen
Do you cook with gas? Try something other than your stove. You can also prepare many dishes with an electric grill plate, slow cooker, air fryer, or oven. Especially if you have solar panels on your roof tiles, it is currently more attractive to use electricity instead of gas. Did you know, for example, that you can also prepare an egg in an air fryer?
Do you have more tips to save energy? Let us know!
