A multicooker is an analogue of a rice cooker, only a more advanced model, both of them first appeared in the East, and now they have come to Russian kitchens. In a multicooker, it is easy to cook soups, cereals or stew pilaf, goulash, fry, you can even bake in it if there is a steaming function.
What is a multicooker
There are no complex and difficult structures in the multicooker. This container is a bowl with a non-stick coating (thanks to which the contents can not be stirred), which is inserted into a plastic or metal case equipped with heating elements. The volumes of multicooker are very different - from small three-liter to quite impressive sizes of 5 or 6 liters.
Be careful not to put too much stress on the button that closes and opens the lid of the loading container. She, unfortunately, is the weakest, often breaking place in the multicooker.
A modern multicooker is electronically controlled, has automatic programs, the number of which can reach 10-15, but mechanical control is also found. With the electronic control mode, you just need to put the ingredients in the multicooker and activate the necessary program, for example, "Porridge", "Plov". The smart machine itself will make accurate calculations, determine how long and what temperature it will take to cook.
Models with multi-mode timer functions, in which it is possible to set the time on the basis of the recipe of the dishes and program the "Delayed start" mode, will serve well. The “Keep warm” mode is also very useful and convenient, thanks to which you can eat warm food even after 24 hours.
The power of the multicooker is also not the least important - the more it is, the faster the dishes are prepared. Usually the average power of multicooker is from 500 to 800 watts.
Which multicooker to choose?
When you come to buy a multicooker, first decide for how many people it will cook food for. If you live alone or together, a multicooker with a small volume is enough for you, and if your family has 3 or more people, then take a multicooker with a load of 4 liters or more.
If you have small children, it is better to take a model that has a delayed start function. Fill up with cereals, install the program - and sleep well. In the morning, children will receive fresh, warm, boiled porridge.
Pay close attention to the quality of the Teflon coating, sometimes it is so thin that the spoon that comes with it can quickly scratch it. The best option is a ceramic bowl.
To make the non-stick cup last longer, it is best to immediately buy a special silicone spoon, which is softer and more gentle on Teflon.
Pay attention also to the presence of a backlit display and a "Start" button in the multicooker; their absence creates additional inconveniences for housewives during cooking.
When buying, try to take into account all the nuances and possible disadvantages in order to purchase exactly the model of a multicooker that will facilitate your work in the kitchen and take care of your time and health.
