Abstract: How to use an electric steamer? What should you pay attention to when using an electric steamer? Electric steamers have a variety of uses. In addition to being used to heat and steam food, they also have multiple functions such as stewing soup and making porridge. Currently, there are two types of electric steamers on the market: automatic water supply type and manual water filling type. For this emerging kitchen appliance, many friends still don’t know how to use an electric steamer. Next, I will introduce you to the precautions for using an electric steamer and the operating procedures of an electric steamer. An electric steamer, also called an electric steamer, is a kitchen appliance developed on the basis of traditional wooden steamers, aluminum steamers, bamboo steamers, etc. that uses the principle of electric steam to directly steam various delicacies. Electric steamers are mainly used in homes, restaurants, canteens, restaurants, restaurants and other places to steam or stew fish, shrimp, poultry, eggs, meat, pasta and other foods. It can also be used to quickly heat meals and various other foods; the electric steamer can also be used to stew soup and make porridge; it is a multi-purpose cooking tool.

Electric steamer operating instructions

1. When using a multi-layer steaming rack, large pieces of food should be placed on the bottom layer. When it is almost cooked, put it on the upper steaming rack. , continue to steam foods that are easy to cook. It is very convenient to make breakfast. Just put the milk and steamed buns in the pot at the same time and set the timer for 3 minutes. Or steam the eggs first, and finally put the milk in the bag and steamed buns together. If steaming quick-frozen bean buns and barbecued pork buns, it only takes 5 minutes.

2. There is a sauce pan on the base. The steam water will drip into the sauce pan. There is an egg nest in this pan, which can be used to steam whole eggs, but it cannot be steamed if you are afraid of water. Steamed buns and other things. The pot shows that it takes 10 to 18 minutes to steam eggs. The first time I steamed 3 eggs, I set the timer for 18 minutes, and found that it was a bit old. The second time I steamed 2 eggs, the timer was 10 minutes, but I didn’t eat them in time. When I ate them, I found they were still A little old, the yolk is completely solidified. This shows that the time for steaming eggs is related to the number of eggs. If there are more eggs, the steaming time will be longer. If there are fewer eggs, the steaming time will be shorter. And I find that steamed eggs are easier to peel than hard-boiled ones. If it is a steamed chicken, the juice in the sauce pan is flavorful and can be reserved for making soup.

3. Steamed food does not need to be refueled, which ensures its original flavor and is good for health. The electric steamer comes with two volumes of recipes for steaming vegetables in the box, making it convenient for families to use. Vegetables suitable for steaming include potatoes, peas, broad beans, mushrooms, cauliflower, etc. If you learn the Hubei vegetable powder steaming method, then green leafy vegetables such as chrysanthemum can be steamed. Pay attention to the heat of steaming fish. It is best to steam until the color of the fish is relatively transparent and the fish meat and fish bones can be separated. Because the size of the fish varies, it takes a few tries to gain experience.

4. It seems that the electric steamer is not suitable to be placed in a narrow kitchen. It is best to place it in a restaurant without oil smoke, on the countertop very close to the dining table, so it is very convenient to use. Because of the multiple layers, it’s best to move less. Compared with microwave ovens, electric steamers should have their own advantages. Microwave ovens are faster, and electric steamers are easier to maintain flavor.

Electric steamer functions and features

1. The electric steamer can heat evenly and keep the temperature in the steamer consistent, so that the food is heated evenly without any inclusions.

2. The electric steamer adopts a stacked food steaming rack design, which can cook multiple dishes at the same time, save space and time, and can also be used to store food.

3. The electric steamer saves energy and electricity, produces steam within 30 seconds, and has automatic constant temperature and power-off functions.

4. The electric steamer adopts a drip-proof and leak-proof lid design, which effectively prevents water droplets from the top of the lid from dripping directly on the food, thereby affecting the deliciousness of the food.

5. The electric steamer uses imported non-toxic and high-temperature resistant PC transparent material, which allows you to observe the entire food cooking process very intuitively.

6. The electric steamer uses an independent juice collecting tray to maintain the original flavor of the food.

7. The electric steamer uses a movable steaming rack and a movable steaming grid, which is very convenient to clean.

8. The electric steamer has the functions of cooking, reheating, quickly thawing food, and sterilizing food at high temperature.

The power of electric steamers is generally around 700W to 1800W. The voltage is 220V and the capacity is 5-20 liters.

Precautions for the use of electric steamers

1. Automatic water supply electric steamers should check whether the water supply pressure meets the manufacturer's requirements, whether the water inlet valve is open, and whether the drain valve is closure. Is the drain valve of the manual water-injection electric steamer closed?

2. Check whether the water level of the automatic water supply electric steamer is basically submerged in the electric heating tube, and whether the water supply of the manual water supply electric steamer reaches the water level mark.

3. The door should be closed tightly to prevent steam leakage, otherwise it will waste energy and easily cause burns to the operator.

4. When opening the door after work, the steam in the box should be completely released to avoid scalding people.

5. When the electric steamer fails, since it is a metal shell, the power should be turned off first and then the fault should be checked. It is best to notify professionals for maintenance to avoid danger.

6. The water in the compartment should be drained after use to prevent the electric heating tube and metal surface of the electric steamer from getting damp and aging. Clean the dirt on the electric heating tube to make the heat conduction of the electric heating tube faster and prevent the electric heating tube from overheating and burning out.

7. Clean the internal and external surfaces to keep the electric steamer clean and hygienic. However, do not spray clean it. This will cause the electrical components to become damp, causing short circuits or even leakage.

8. When using an electric steamer with pressure, please set the pressure valve to about 80kpa. This will help protect the safety of the operator. Do not leave the person during the operation. If necessary The power must be cut off when people leave.

How to choose an electric steamer

1. Brand

Most of the electric steamer brands currently on the market are domestic products, but due to the The manufacturing technology of pots is relatively mature, so some small manufacturers with poor quality will also launch their own electric steamer products. Because electric steamers are small kitchen appliances with high working power, it is recommended that you try to buy brand-name products from well-known manufacturers in order to be more secure in terms of product quality and after-sales service.

2. Appearance and material

Let’s talk about the material first: the body material of the electric steamer can be roughly divided into two types: plastic and stainless steel. Among them, the product stability of the stainless steel electric steamer and The service life will be better, but the price will be higher, which is more suitable for families who often use steamers. When purchasing an electric steamer, you should pay attention to checking the appearance of the product. First, check whether the connection between the pot bodies is tight. Second, pay attention to the quality of the circuit part. Third, check whether the accessories of the electric steamer are complete. Do these things well. Just work.

3. Size

The sizes of electric steamers range from large to small, and everyone should choose according to their own needs. However, if you need to steam fish, steamed chicken and other larger foods, a smaller electric steamer is not easy to use. Therefore, it is recommended that you try to buy a larger electric steamer.