Almost every home has an electric kettle. Its purpose is to boil water for use in beverages such as coffee, tea, and soups. You can also use it to boil eggs. But do you know that you can also boil milk in an electric kettle?
However, one important thing to note is that not all kettles are capable of boiling milk. In some, it is not recommended even though they are capable.
Another thing that we’ll show you is how to take care of the kettle after you’ve used it to boil milk. This includes cleaning and also ensuring that it boils milk without leaving stains and discoloration.
What happens when you put milk in a kettle?
When boiling milk in a normal kettle or cooking pot, you need to turn off the stove before it spills and creates a huge mess. The same may also happen to an electric kettle, aside from damaging it.
If you forget the milk boiling in the electric kettle, it may burn and potentially cause a fire. It is because they are not designed to shut down when the milk has reached its boiling point.
There are, however, electric kettles for boiling milk to the right temperature and turn off when it is reached.
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How to boil milk in an electric kettle without burning it
Boiling milk in an electric kettle is the same as boiling water. The only difference is that you need to pay extra attention to the milk to prevent it from spilling and messing. Just add your desired amount of milk to the electric kettle and bring it to a boil without covering it with a lid.
It is advised that you do not let the milk boil for a long time. You should turn off the kettle when you see the milk start to boil. Another way to boil milk is by pouring a small amount of water into the kettle and placing a glass, if possible, a steel one, inside. The boiling water will heat the milk without causing a mess or leaving residue in the kettle.
Can you boil almond milk in a kettle?
You can boil almond milk in a kettle, just like boiling dairy milk or water. The almond milk should not reach the boiling point because it can burn or curdle at high temperatures.
It is recommended that you warm it at low to moderate temperatures to avoid destroying its nutrients.
How to clean an electric kettle after boiling milk
It is recommended that you clean a steel milk kettle after boiling milk to get rid of the bad smell and residues. A vinegar solution is the most common cleaning agent used to clean an electric kettle.
Here are the steps to cleaning an electric kettle using vinegar solution:
- Create a vinegar solution by pouring equal amounts of water and white vinegar and fill it halfway up the kettle.
- Boil the vinegar solution until the residue is gone. If there is remaining residue, add more vinegar to the solution.
- Turn off the electric kettle and let it cool for 15 to 20 minutes after the solution is boiled.
- Remove the remaining scrubs using a nonmetallic sponge or soft cloth.
- Rinse the electric kettle to remove the solution’s smell and dry it with a cloth.