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 Some five or six years ago, a kitchen unit capable of cooking vegetables with meat and porridge, charlotte and pasta seemed like some kind of fantasy. But today such a technique is on sale, and this miracle device is called a multicooker. Such an assistant in the kitchen will delight any hostess, because then there is no need to often and for a long time stand at the stove. Smart technology not only prepares food for you, but also keeps it warm for the right time.
So, what functions are used in the multicooker, what can it do and how to choose this unit?
 Selection rules
The principle of operation is based on the control of the temperature, the volume of the evaporated liquid by a special microprocessor. In addition, based on the mass of loaded products, smart technology automatically calculates the cooking time. The tightness of the device excludes food oxidation and loss of useful properties.
Different models of multicooker have bowls, the volume of which varies from 2.5 to 6 liters. Based on the number of eaters, the volume of the unit is calculated: let's say a family consists of 5 people, respectively, you need to buy a multicooker with a bowl volume of 4 liters or more.
The next parameter to pay attention to is power. Most devices are marked with a figure from 490 to 1400 watts. The speed of cooking depends on the amount of power and, accordingly, the consumption of electricity. For an average family in which they cook in small portions, the best option would be to buy a multicooker with a capacity of 700-800 watts.
The safety of working with kitchen appliances should not be overlooked either. The electrical cord can be either detachable or with an integral attachment to the body. In the first case, the device is convenient to store, but then safety is reduced, since moisture can get into the place of connection of the electrical cord.
Some models have a good function of "soft steam release", which are worth paying attention to when choosing. At the end of cooking, the pressure inside the appliance decreases, steam comes out through the valve gradually and does not burn.
Loading rules
Almost all models can cook any cereal porridge, steamed dishes, stewed and toasted, as well as pies and pizza... As a rule, the use of different modes in multicooker is much wider than the names of the buttons themselves. So, for example, in the "Stew" mode, soups are excellent, stew, baked milk and even jelly... The "Pilaf" button allows you to cook not only this wonderful dish, but also risotto - rice with vegetables, pasta and potatoes.
The Delayed Start function is intended for those who do not really want to get up early in the morning to cook porridge for breakfast. The "Soak" option is needed for preliminary preparation of hard-to-cook cereals, peas or beans.
And, finally, an additional function of the miracle multicooker is the automatic heating of food. After cooking, food can remain warm for another 12-24 hours.
Multicooker care
Simple maintenance rules and safety precautions will help extend the life of the device. The lid should always be tightly closed, nothing should lie on top of it. Do not leave a spatula or ladle in the bowl. The bottom of the pot as well as the heater plate must always be dry. The non-stick coating of the cooking container is afraid of scratches, so only wash it with a soft sponge and use wooden or plastic items when stirring food.
Andreev I.
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