http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/ en Fri, 24 Jul 2015 20:57:17 +0000 http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/topic/what-is-the-purpose-of-those-twist-tops-on-certain-pot-covers#post-400743 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:32:16 +0000 oomis 400743@http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/ <p>I would leave the vent open for boiling noodles, to avoid boilover. The lid you describe is a GREAT idea. I usually have to leave th cover slightly askew to achieve that same result. ALways use a BIG pot for pasta, ebcause you need to cook it in sufficient water and have enough room for the noodles to expand. Covering the pot keeps the water temp higher. </p> http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/topic/what-is-the-purpose-of-those-twist-tops-on-certain-pot-covers#post-400715 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 01:20:44 +0000 Mammele 400715@http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/ <p>I usually find that it releases too little steam to prevent boiling over for something like noodles, but maybe I need to use bigger pots... Noodles you can leave the lid or "valve" open a little and watch the pot like a halk after the pasta is in but before it boils again (unless you added the pasta very slowly so the water doesn't stop boiling, not for my patience). Afterwards, with a heavy pot you should leave the lid completely off and cook on a generous flame. </p> http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/topic/what-is-the-purpose-of-those-twist-tops-on-certain-pot-covers#post-400708 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:37:09 +0000 WIY 400708@http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/ <p>Curiosity<br /> I was referring to the latter not a pressure cooker. If I were cooking up noodles would I want it open letting out steam or closed? </p> http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/topic/what-is-the-purpose-of-those-twist-tops-on-certain-pot-covers#post-400690 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 23:20:10 +0000 Curiosity 400690@http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/ <p>If you're talking about pressure cooking pots then it's a safety valve to prevent it from exploding. Pressure influences boiling temperatures, which in turn influence cooking results.</p> <p>Otherwise, releasing the steam from the pot allows more steam to be emitted from the liquid into the air in the pot, which makes the dish dryer. </p> http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/topic/what-is-the-purpose-of-those-twist-tops-on-certain-pot-covers#post-400668 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:43:23 +0000 Sam2 400668@http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/ <p><em>Probably to allow the pot to vent some steam, so the liquid does not boil over.</em></p> <p>That's probably cheaper than a psychiatrist too. :) </p> http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/topic/what-is-the-purpose-of-those-twist-tops-on-certain-pot-covers#post-400642 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:04:55 +0000 WIY 400642@http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/ <p>Mod 20<br /> Well then Im using it properly! </p> http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/topic/what-is-the-purpose-of-those-twist-tops-on-certain-pot-covers#post-400588 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:52:03 +0000 oomis 400588@http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/ <p>Probably to allow the pot to vent some steam, so the liquid does not boil over. </p> http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/topic/what-is-the-purpose-of-those-twist-tops-on-certain-pot-covers#post-400584 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:40:51 +0000 YW Moderator-20 400584@http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/ <p>For you to burn your finger if you accidentally touch the escaping steam. </p> http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/topic/what-is-the-purpose-of-those-twist-tops-on-certain-pot-covers#post-400568 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:45:46 +0000 WIY 400568@http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/coffeeroom/ <p>I noticed that some pot covers have the turnable tops that allow steam out. Practically speaking what is the purpose of this feature?</p> <p>Thanks </p>