A multivar can bring a huge benefit to every mistress. It is equipped with a variety of functions: with its help you can weld products, fry them, steam or bake. If you decide to buy it, you are probably asking yourself: which multivark is better to choose?
What are the parameters for choosing a multivark?
In order for you to choose a multivarque with all your wishes in mind, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:
- Capacity . Multivarkes come in volumes from 2 to 6 liters. For a large family, you need a device with the maximum volume. The most convenient to use are devices having a volume of 3.5-4.5 liters. In addition, it must be taken into account that the multivark is not completely filled to the brim. Therefore, the amount of finished product in it will be less.
- The power of the device . The higher it is, the faster the food will be prepared. The power of multivariate can be from 500 to 1400 watts.
- Housing material . It can be plastic or metal. Plastic is less prone to heat, but the metal is more reliable and durable.
- Internal coating . The best is a five-layer coating with marble spraying. But for him, and installed a higher cost compared to conventional non-stick coating.
- The number of programs , which in different multivarkers can be from 6 to 12 and more. The standard programs that are installed in all devices are "Steam cooking", "Quenching", "Baking". But there are cases when it is necessary to have additional programs (for example, " Milk porridge " or "Yogurt").
- Limitation of the timer . Some multivars have cooking time limits of 2-2.5 hours. If you need a longer time interval, then this characteristic should be taken into account when purchasing the device. Very useful will be the function of delayed start, which will allow you to fix the time after which the cooking starts.
Multivarka-pressure cooker - which one to choose?
There are two categories of devices:
- multi-pressure cookers, in which cooking takes place under the pressure of steam, which occurs after 15-20 minutes of operation. They have a solid construction, which includes an induction heater and a steel multilayer bowl. The boiling point of the water inside the bowl can reach up to 120 ° C. Products are placed in the pressure cooker at the same time, as it can not be opened during cooking;
- Multivarka in which products are prepared without pressure. The pressure is not retained inside the bowl, but is discharged through a special valve.
Advantages of the multi-cooker are:
- saving energy by fast cooking because of the elimination of heat consumption for evaporation;
- the best preservation of vitamins in products due to cooking in an airtight space.
The disadvantage of the multivariate pressure cooker is that when preparing dishes it is impossible to assess their degree of readiness.
When choosing a multi-cooker, it is recommended to pay attention to the presence of:
- functions of the bread maker;
- smokehouse functions;
- a mechanical lock that locks when accidentally opened;
- valves that bleed excess steam;
- electronic systems, through which pressure is controlled.
Which one should I choose for a porridge?
If, when choosing a multivarker, you want to make the main emphasis on the preparation of cereals, you will need to have these modes:
- "Buckwheat", "Rice" or "Kasha" - you can cook porridge from different groats. Depending on the amount of liquid, they are obtained in different friability and density;
- "Milk porridge" - allows you to cook on milk all kinds of cereals.
Having studied the information on the necessary characteristics, you will be able to decide which multivark to choose for the house.