Looking at the subject of today's review, one can not help thinking that a few decades ago even an ordinary steamer was not available in every kitchen. Then the steamers changed, acquiring several tiers and modes, later the first multivarks appeared that simplified the life of the housewives. But the technical progress did not stand on the spot, and instead of cooking in the usual dishes, it is possible to use a multivark with induction heating for these purposes. In fact, similar processes with those that occur within multivarches of this type can also be observed in microwave ovens. Let's find out what an induction multivarker is.
Principle of operation
At the heart of food heating in this device is a complex chain of transformations of one type of energy into another, but if to be brief, the situation is as follows. Induction heating of food in the multivark is due to the fact that the magnetic field generated inside the device drives the electrons that are contained in the multivark itself and in the products. It is as a result of this process that multivars with an induction type of heating create a high temperature. At once it is necessary to note that these devices consume fewer times the power, because unlike a conventional multivark or steamer , induction heats both dishes and products that are in it at the same time. After getting acquainted with the principle of the device, let's find out whether it has special advantages or disadvantages.
It's worth starting with what the induction multivar can not do. Magnetic radiation can actually heat the food to a temperature of 100 degrees, but you should not expect a crisp crust. Now let's talk about the fact that you probably will not learn how to use a regular stove at home if you purchase a multivark with an induction heating element. Who needs fussing with pots, if the whole process of cooking in this device is reduced to one push of a button? If the model you bought is an induction multivark with a ceramic coating, then you can roast the products in it, pouring a little oil. As you can understand, an induction multivarker is a pressure cooker, stove, oven, bread maker, in general, "all-in-one"!
Choosing a Multivariate
Before buying this kitchen wonder, you need to know what qualities the best induction multivarks should possess. So, we read and remember.
- It makes no sense to take a device with a bowl of small capacity. Cooking, without filling a large bowl, you can always, and if visitors come, twice as many products in a small multivarka will not enter! The optimum bowl size is 4-5 liters.
- Do not be stingy, it's better to choose a multivark with the possibility of programming (creating your cooking programs) and ready modes (cooking, frying, stewing, cooking porridge, etc.).
- The defrost function is very useful (similar to the one in the microwave oven).
- A mandatory option for every modern steamer is cooking under pressure. Accelerates the cooking time by one-third and makes the dishes more tender.
- The power of the device should be large, and the more, the better! Greater power is the acceleration of all processes, and, therefore, the reduction in the operating time. As a result, slightly more electricity costs (10-15%) and 50% time savings. Here the choice is yours.
- It is advisable to choose models with quality pots. Preferably, its coating is ceramic, it is, unlike Teflon, safe.
Do you need a multivarker in your house? Of course, we need it! This saves time on cooking, and later, and at all, reducing the participation of the cook to a minimum. Buy worthwhile, but do not get cheap consumer goods, you will be disappointed!