Multicooker - a novelty or a useful kitchen tool?

Recently, multicookers have become increasingly popular. These are multifunctional kitchen appliances that improve the cooking process. You can boil, fry, stew or bake, among other things, and the whole process is virtually maintenance-free. How does it work and is this equipment really useful?

Have you ever burned chops or pasta? Do you love risotto, but do not smile to stand at the stove for several tens of minutes, stirring constantly? These are just a few situations where a slow cooker can solve the problem. The device has many functions at the same time and allows you to cook a full meal in a very short time.

Multicooker - how does it work?

Multicookers, although sometimes included in the group of food processors, differ significantly from typical kitchen multifunction devices. Although many of them have, for example, a built-in mixer, the main task facing them is not preparing dishes for cooking, but cooking them, frying, baking or stewing, depending on the selected function.

How it works? A typical multicooker is a rectangular device with a large internal chamber. This is where the ingredients for future dough, cutlets or stewed vegetables get. In some cases (like when you're baking) you just put the ingredients inside. In other cases, they must first be cut or grated. However, having prepared the ingredients, you simply throw them inside and set the appropriate program of the device.

Depending on how advanced the multicooker you choose, your device will either change the mode of operation on its own, or will look after every dozen - several tens of minutes and make manual modifications. Either way, you can expect to spend significantly less time and energy cooking, especially once you get used to the new cooking method.

How to choose a multicooker?

The offer of multicookers on the market is becoming wider. The good news is that you don't have to spend several thousand PLN to buy this type of device. The cost of equipment starts from a few hundred zlotys. However, it is obvious that the higher the shelf, the more possibilities the multicooker has.

Do you need basic equipment that you will use from time to time? For example, the SATURN ST-MC9204 model will perform well in this role - with 42 cooking programs, which allows you to cook typical stews (for example, pilaf), as well as soups and pastries.

For example, the CONCEPT CK-9090 9+1 multicooker gives you a wider range of options. boil (including steaming), fry, bake, stew, as well as grill, fry and fry or prepare fondue. It is also suitable for baking plantain.

If you are looking for a more advanced multicooker, you may like Redmond Gold RMC0151E with touch control panel, Masterchief function, voice assistant and the ability to create your own work programs.

When choosing a device, pay attention to:

• delayed start function - it will allow you, for example, to configure the device so that it turns on a few tens of minutes before you return from work - then a warm dinner will be almost on the table when you open the door to your house,
• the function of maintaining the temperature of the dish - useful when family members eat at different times,
• the capacity of the device - the larger it is, the more people you can cook food for,
• choice of main programs - the more, the more intuitive the equipment control will be,
• heating mode - it is best if it is multifaceted, which will ensure uniform temperature distribution under the lid.

The slow cooker is for you if you want to simplify your cooking and like modern kitchen equipment. Check out the available models and choose the one that best suits your needs.