On Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:57:49 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>.... Unfortunately, elect heating elements are slow to heat so
>the recovery time is slow and quick stir frying is rarely acheived.

But electric induction hobs don't have that problem.

>With a gas burner, one can turn the knob and add more heat almost
>instantly....
>high heat and rapid cooking can be acheived with judicious cooking
>techniques....

Using a cast iron cooking vessel, either a wok or skillet, will minimize
the temperature loss.

>Buy the best hardware you can afford and learn to work with it.

Good advice.

-- Larry