Anyone used to cooking healthily and healthily is well aware of the importance of using non-stick pans for this purpose: we must not forget, however, that to guarantee their optimal functioning it is necessary to provide adequate maintenance, which is not at all demanding or complicated, but essential to ensure that their characteristics are always perfect. The first time a pan of this type is used, it is necessary to wash it by hand with a little hot water and liquid soap, then dry it with a sheet of absorbent paper or a cotton cloth: at this point, it can be placed on the fire to start cooking.
As known, non-stick frying pans – such as those from ILLA, for example – allow you not to use the butter, lard, or oil that are necessary with other frying pans to prevent food from sticking to the bottom: this translates into recipes healthier and with a lower calorie level. This does not mean that the oil cannot be used: those who consider it important for their recipes can always use it. The advice, in this case, is not to pour it directly from the bottle but to use a cloth or paper towel soaked in a few drops of oil. In this way, the bottom and the inner surface of the pot can be greased in a non-excessive way and, above all, in a uniform way, avoiding any waste.
The secrets for proper maintenance
As has been said, the steps to be taken for correct maintenance are few and simple: for example, when the pot is placed on the flame, it must not be heated more than necessary. To prevent it from overheating, simply avoid leaving it empty on the fire. In case you want to check the temperature reached to understand if it's time to start cooking the ingredients, all you have to do is pour a single drop of oil into the pot and wait for it to start sizzling. At that point, the heat level reached is sufficient for ad hoc cooking.
Non-stick pans must not be left empty not only on the hot stove but also on the induction plates: otherwise, there is the danger of reaching too high a temperature in a very short time, with the quality of the materials and coatings could be compromised.
From the point of view of cleaning and conservation, every non-stick pan, once it has been used, should be immersed in a little warm water and left to soak, so that any residues that may have stuck to the bottom ( perhaps because you forgot the pan on the stove for too long without stirring) they can soften and become easier to remove. After a few minutes, you can proceed with the actual washing, to be done with hot water and liquid soap. Rough sponges should not be used, but a soft cloth is enough to rub; for more resistant incrustations you can also opt for a nylon brush.
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