I'm really trying to improve my cooking, but I feel limited by the ghetto stove in my apartment. It's an old coil stove with almost no temperature control. There's 9 settings on the dial, but a pot of water will still boil on medium low (3.5-4). In practice, it feels like it only has two settings -- scorching hot and off.
I'm a fairly novice cook, so I'm a bit hesitant to blame the equipment for poor results. I've also never used anything other than a old coil stove, so I really don't know what's on the other side of the fence, so to speak.
Does it make sense to buy a portable induction cooktop? Would that help me learn proper temperature control, or is it just a matter of gaining more experience in the kitchen?
I don't know anything about induction cooktops, but I do have compatible cookware. If you recommend I look into this, what are some of the better brands/models, and what features or drawbacks should I look out for?
Sorry for the long question, and TIA for any and all advice!
I'm a fairly novice cook, so I'm a bit hesitant to blame the equipment for poor results. I've also never used anything other than a old coil stove, so I really don't know what's on the other side of the fence, so to speak.
Does it make sense to buy a portable induction cooktop? Would that help me learn proper temperature control, or is it just a matter of gaining more experience in the kitchen?
I don't know anything about induction cooktops, but I do have compatible cookware. If you recommend I look into this, what are some of the better brands/models, and what features or drawbacks should I look out for?
Sorry for the long question, and TIA for any and all advice!