Gas cooktops are fast, powerful, and effective. They are the cooktop of choice for many professional chefs, and an enduring favourite within Australia's home kitchens.
When buying a cooktop, your first consideration should be size. The smallest cooktops start with a width of 30cm (featuring a maximum of two cooking zones), while the largest go up to around 120cm. While all cooktops are different, the most common size is 60cm (with four cooking zones).
If you are replacing an old cooktop, please measure the space available on your kitchen benchtop and then check the dimensions of the cooktop you're planning to purchase. Cooktop sizes have changed over the years, and you don't want to learn the hard way that your new cooktop is too big/small for the space.
A 60cm wide stove will give you four gas burners, which should provide ample space if you only need to cook basic meals. Wider stoves provide space for additional burners - the more burners you have, the easier it is to prepare large quantities of food.
Before you make a purchase, think about what kind of dishes you enjoy making. If you do a lot of wok cooking, for instance, look for a gas stove with a specialised wok burner. Some cooktops also provide teppanyaki plates and fish burners (i.e. an oblong-shaped burner) for added versatility.
A wide stove will safely and easily accommodate large pots and pans - which is fantastic if you have a growing family and need to cook a lot of food.
Cast iron trivets are more expensive than the standard enamel trivets, but they're sturdier and more durable. They also create an exciting and dynamic aesthetic for your kitchen.
Gas cooktops are available in basic white enamel, stainless steel, or glass (usually black). White enamel is available on basic models, whereas stainless steel and glass tends to be more expensive. Ultimately, your decision will come down to your budget, and your aesthetic preference.
Specially designed to cradle round-based woks, a wok burner provides high-power heating for your favourite Asian dishes. Available of selected gas cooktops.
While normal gas burners are round, fish burners have an elongated oblong shape. This makes it possible to use rectangular-shaped cookware, or to place your metal roasting tray directly on top of the cooktop. (You would normally cook a whole fish in a rectangular pan - hence the name 'fish burner').
Available on selected gas cooktops, fish burners are particularly useful for making homemade gravy. After you've removed the meat from the pan, you can simply whack the pan on top of your fish burner, add a little flour and water, and stir until you have gravy perfection. Mmm!
Also known as a 'griddle plate', this is a flat metal cooking surface that can be placed on top of the gas burner to produce the same cooking effect as an outdoor barbeque. This feature is perfect for searing meat and for cooking food quickly to retain its flavour and freshness.
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