中火

ちゅうび
Frequency:

1A medium flame/heat setting in cooking, between high and low; used to cook food without burning while applying moderate heat.

Noun

Examples

中火で5分間煮てください。

Simmer on medium heat for five minutes.

油を入れて中火に熱し、野菜を炒める。

Heat the oil over medium heat and stir-fry the vegetables.

焦げやすいので最初は強火で、火が通ったら中火に落とす。

Because it can burn easily, start on high heat and reduce to medium once cooked through.