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Low heat
When a limited amount of heat is applied to a food that is being cooked, using a low heat on the hob can also be described as gentle heat, eg simmer the sauce over a low heat or cook the beans over a gentle heat.
When a limited amount of heat is applied to a food that is being cooked, using a low heat on the hob can also be described as gentle heat, eg simmer the sauce over a low heat or cook the beans over a gentle heat.