A Simmer Is Like a Giggle. A Boil Is Like a Belly Laugh

Scientifically speaking, simmering is when your water is somewhere around 180 to 200F.

Water starts to full-on boil at around 212 F, depending on your elevation.

If you dont have a thermometer, however, it can be a little tricky to determine.

But a rolling boil was like a full blown belly laugh.

Students never forgot that analogy.

So is your water laughing uncontrollably?

Or just giggling occasionally?

It might seem a little silly, but this little trick can keep your cooking on track.

The Perfect Way to Describe the Difference Between a Simmer and a Boil| The Kitchn

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