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We now know that the water will boil at a lower temperature on top of the mountain at lets say, 185 degrees Fahrenheit. To hard-boil an egg at sea level takes say, five minutes at 212 degrees Fahrenheit. Now, there is a very good law in chemistry that states "You cannot get something for nothing" (the left-hand value of an equation must equal the right-hand value). Time multiplied by temperature equals a hardboiled egg. That is to say, 212 times 5 equals a hardboiled egg. If the temperature of the boiling water on the mountaintop is 185 degrees Fahrenheit, then the time taken to cook the egg will have to INCREASE to get our hardboiled egg. Our equation to equal a hardboiled egg cannot change. (185 times extended time equals hardboiled egg.) It is no different to cooking a piece of steak or cooking the potatoes. You can cook at a low temperature for a long time, or a high temperature for a short time. It is time and temperature that does the cooking. It has nothing to do with whether the water is boiling. That is only a physical phenomenon that you can see. You have to measure for temperature and time, as these are the two factors that determine when the egg is hardboiled.
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∙ 12y agoBoiling is when vapor pressure equals the pressure of the surrounding air, so with lower air pressure on the top of a mountain, your egg would start boiling at a lower temperature which would then require more time to cook.
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∙ 12y agoThe higher your elevation above sea level, the lower the air pressure. That's because there's less air above you pushing down. When air pressure is lower, it's easier for water to boil--to change from liquid to gas. So as you go up a mountain, the temperature needed to make the water boil is lower. The other factor is that once water is boiling, it doesn't get any hotter. All the extra energy going into the boiling water is being used to change the liquid into gas.
Put those facts together, and you see that at high elevation the temperature of your boiling water is lower than at lower elevation. And that means that the rice you are trying to cook is being cooked with lower-temperature water, so it takes longer for it to be completely cooked.
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∙ 10y agoit take longer to boil water at higher altitudes
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∙ 11y agoThe higher the altitude the longer it takes to cook something.
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∙ 13y agoActually, it's quicker.
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Why does it take pasta longer to cook when there isn't much water?
Because it should cook in lots of water.
Why does pasta take longer to cook in boiling water at elevations high above sea level?
The boiling point of any liquid is dependent upon the pressure of the atmosphere above the liquid therefore water boils at a lower temperature at higher altitudes. Because of this, the pasta takes longer to cook in the cooler boiling water.
Why does spaghetti take 9 minutes to cook at sea level but 14 minutes to cook in the mountains?
At high altitudes, air pressure is lower. That means that the boiling point of water is lower as well (lower air pressure means that water molecules need less energy to turn into gas), and because the water is boiling at a lower temperature it takes longer for it to cook the pasta.
Why does it take longer to cook pasta in the mountains than it does at sea level?
In high hills the mean air pressureis lower than on sealevel, so water boils at lower temperature. At lower temperaure it takes more time to 'boil' eggs or potatoes by example to get them 'well-done'.
Which cooks faster pasta or spaghetti?
Fresh homemade pasta cooks the fastest as it does not need to be re-hydrated as part of the cooking process. As for dry pasta, the thinner and lighter the pasta the faster it will cook. Typically a thin egg noodle or a thin spaghetti will cook faster than a thick tube shape. Also whole wheat flour pastas tend to take longer than traditional flour. Traditional flour is already broken down in processing, the whole grain in whole wheat takes longer to be penetrated by the water. There are many different kinds of pasta made from many different ingredients, but it's pretty simple to figure out that the thinner the pasta, the faster the water will penetrate and soak through to cook it.
How long does dried pasta stand in sauce before it's cooked?
It depends on the size and type of pasta. Orzo and angel hair need about 6 minutes or a little more. Thicker pastas need 10 - 12 minutes, or longer. Take out a piece to taste it and test the doneness.
Why is more time required to boil pasta in some places?
Water boils at different temperatures depending on the altitude. At higher elevations water will boil at a lower temperature. Since water will not get hotter than it's boiling point it will take longer to cook pasta at higher altitudes.
How long does it take to make pasta from scratch?
Go and buy pasta from the market.then open the packet.you need to take 100 gram pasta person.then take the pasta and follow the following steps. You first take pasta and boil it for 10 to 15 min.Take the boiled pasta and remove extra water,toss it with butter or oil.Then heat a pan and add pasta sauce available at the market or with the onions and tomatoes to make a simple pasta with spices.You can make you own sauce by using tomatoes and other herbs.Then add pasta to the sauce and cook it for 5 to 10 min(s) till it is soaked in the sauce
Would it take longer to cook 4 ducks than 1?
yes
Why does it take so long to boil pasta?
There are basically two reasons for boiling (simmering) homemade pasta sauce for an hour. The longer the sauce cooks, the thicker it will be. Also, simmering for longer periods of time will allow the flavors to "marry," creating a better tasting sauce. Many recipes specify simmering pasta sauces for even longer; two hours or more.
How do you cook raw pasta in a microwave?
Raw pasta must be boiled in water.To boil pasta in a microwave, place the pasta in a large bowl of water.The microwave boils the water, the boiling water cooks the pasta.This should take about 8 - 9 minutes, longer if the water was cold at the start.
How does amount affect the rate of cooking?
Generally the higher the amount then the longer it will take to cook.
