Tips on how to choose a multicooker are the main parameters to look out for when buying. How to take care of the device. Watch the video.
How to choose the right multicooker: basic parameters
1. Multicooker is produced in a wide range and abound in a variety of models. The most popular manufacturers are Redmond, Panasonik, Polaris, Philips, Daewoo, Moulinex, Skarlett, SUPRA, Vitesse, Telefunken. It is preferable which brand cannot be said.
2. If you take an average multicooker, then its weight will be close to 3 kg. As you can see, the device is compact, despite its high functionality.
3. The most common is the non-stick coating of the inner case. Some models are distinguished by a marble dusting in several layers. Both are durable and comfortable, easy to clean.
4. The outer casing is usually made of metal or plastic. The latter heats up less, but the metal (and this, as a rule, stainless steel) has increased properties of strength and quality. So when choosing a device, it is preferable. 5. The functionality of the multicooker plays a very important role when choosing. Its greater functionality makes it possible to save time for the hostess and simplify kitchen chores:
- preliminary soaking. Before preparing a dish, ingredients that require soaking can be left in a multicooker;
- delayed start. This function makes it possible to set the time when the multicooker should start cooking food. So the smart machine will cope with the preparation of breakfast on its own, you just have to lay the food and set the timer;
- steam release. To ensure the safety of the multicooker, the pressure inside the device must be stable. This is what the steam release function is for;
- automatic heating. If the multicooker is in working order, the finished dish will automatically be kept warm.
6. Usually the multicooker has 6 working modes:
- pilaf. It is used for cooking rice dishes (pilaf), as well as for making pasta;
- buckwheat. It is used for the preparation of all kinds of cereals and side dishes, since all the available liquid evaporates;
- extinguishing. The products are prepared in their own juice. Meat and fish dishes are distinguished by a special aromatic smell and delicate taste. Other dishes can be prepared in this way;
- milk porridge. In this mode, liquid milk soups or cereals are prepared in water;
- bakery. The multicooker can also roast and bake. Due to the high temperature, a crispy crispy crust is obtained;
- steaming. Cooking steamed dishes allows you to preserve many useful substances in products. As a result, we have healthy and wholesome food that will help you lose weight.
7. All products have an electronic type of control, only some are equipped with physical buttons, while others are touch-sensitive. The choice is yours, although it is better to choose the sensory ones, since the physical ones can get clogged, and it will be difficult to wash them (there will be fat and other food between the button and the body).
8. The power of a multicooker is on average 600-800 W, more powerful ones have 900-1200 W. It will take less time to cook food if the power of the device is higher, but the consumption of electricity will also increase. The optimal power is 670 watts.
9. The capacity of the bowl plays an equally important role when choosing a device. The bowl can hold from 2.5 liters to 6 or more. The most common are multicooker with a bowl volume of 3-4, 5 liters. The choice depends on the amount of food to be prepared. If the family is small - 2 people, you can get by with a volume of 2, 5–3 liters. In the case of a large number of family members, as well as if there are frequent guests in your house, you will need a multicooker with a bowl volume of 4–5 liters (enough for 3-4 people in the family).
And yet, the advantage is on the side of a multicooker with a large bowl volume. After all, in it you will cook for one person and a large dinner for the family festive table. And with less, there will be hassles with the use of additional containers.
The coating of the bowl is of two types: teflon and ceramic, the second is more expensive, but it is also of better quality, it will last much longer.
10. Price is one of the most important components that influences the question: "How to choose a multicooker." After all, as a rule, the family budget determines the scope of the possible purchase of the device. Naturally, what is more expensive is not always better, but, nevertheless, it should be of better quality than its cheap counterparts and more functional.
Prices for multicooker range on average from 2,000 to 6,000 rubles, and there are more expensive models for 7,000 and 12,000 rubles
Before choosing a device, first determine the main selection parameters in descending order: the volume of the bowl, the required functionality and operating modes, the power of the multicooker, the material of the device itself and the bowl. Based on these criteria, select several manufacturers and then form your desire based on the cost of a cooking device.
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How to care for a multicooker
The multicooker does not need special care. But it is advisable to follow some recommendations:
- do not wash the device in a dishwasher or under running water. Since the appliance is electrical, it may be damaged. The best way is to simply clean the multicooker bowl with a damp microfiber cloth;
- your smart kitchen assistant is equipped with a condensate trap designed to accumulate moisture. If necessary, the container must be emptied of water, and the steam valve must also be periodically cleaned.
Cooking food, especially for a large family, takes a lot of time and effort, given that today most women are employed not only in the kitchen, but also in offices and manufacturing. Therefore, if a reliable, correct technique appears at home, then such a choice will save and free up time for communicating with children, for rest and other pleasant and useful things.
It is interesting that the principle by which the modern multicooker works was invented back in the 17th century. French mathematician, physicist and inventor Denis Papin designed a pressure cooker that processed sugar by heat treatment. And the modern electric multicooker came to us from the East, its prototype is the pressure cooker for rice.
