electric cooker: it is a kind of electric cooker, but its power consumption is much smaller than that of electric cookers such as rice cookers, and it is more suitable for stewing porridge and soup. The electric cooker uses slow fire to stew porridge and soup, which can make the taste and nutrition of ingredients and seasonings well distributed to porridge and soup, with a strong fragrance. Because of the low power, you don't have to worry about stewing for a long time. Let's take a good look at small kitchen appliances: electric saucepans, welcome to read.
what are the benefits of cooking soup in an electric cooker?
first, the electric cooker is made of ceramic liner, which is made of natural clay, pressed by hand and calcined at a high temperature above 13 C. Second, the ceramic liner has large heat capacity and good heat storage. Heat can be transferred to food evenly and continuously, and the taste and nutrition of ingredients can be fully distributed to the soup, so that the boiled soup has better color and fragrance.
Third, the computer-based electric cooker has been very intelligent, and it can be cooked by appointment. Put away the ingredients and set the time, and the electric cooker can cook automatically. For example, before going out in the morning, we put ribs and spices in the electric cooker, set the cooking time, and go home at night to drink a bowl of nutritious and delicious sparerib soup.
what can an electric cooker be used for?
the electric cooker has a large heat capacity, which can provide heat continuously and evenly, and can make the nutrients in the ingredients precipitate more fully.
besides making all kinds of soup, it can also be used to make some sugar water and desserts. If you have a baby at home, you can also cook some baby porridge, rice soup and other easily absorbed complementary foods for your baby. In addition, it is also a good choice to use electric cooker to cook medicinal materials because it can better extract nutrients from ingredients. Of course, for some food lovers, the electric cooker can play a greater role, such as casserole tofu, pork vermicelli and other stews, which have a special flavor.
what are the characteristics of electric saucepans and electric saucepans?
The electric cooker directly heats the inner container through heating components to cook food. The temperature is relatively high, and the soup can be boiled, with clear color and strong taste.
electric stewing cup, also known as water-proof stewing, heats water by heating components, and then the water transfers heat to the inner container to cook food. Since the boiling temperature of water is 1 C, the heating temperature of food will always be kept at about 1 C, so that the soup is slightly light in taste, but the soluble myoprotein and other mellow substances in meat can be fully dissolved and retained, and protein will not be denatured due to high temperature, resulting in nutritional loss.
what types of electric cookers are there?
electric stews can be classified into traditional electric stews and electric stews according to the principle of product structure.
buying guide
how to choose the inner container?
the core part of an electric cooker is the inner container, so how to choose the inner container is particularly important for buying an electric cooker. At present, there are three main materials in the electric cooker liner on the market: white porcelain, red pottery and purple sand.
Red pottery and purple sand are loose in structure and have many air holes, and food particles will be inhaled during the cooking process, resulting in a cross smell. Moreover, if it is not cleaned and dried thoroughly, the remaining food particles will easily deteriorate and produce mildew.
The white porcelain liner is made by firing at 13 degrees, with dense internal structure and glassy surface, which generally does not stick to the pot or smell.
how to choose the capacity of electric cooker?
there are many specifications for the capacity of the inner container of the saucepan, ranging from .5L to 5L and 6L. How to determine how much capacity is needed when purchasing? Reference: The average bowl for eating is about .4L, so .4L* number of people * number of bowls (per capita) is the capacity you need. Generally speaking, for babies, .5~.8L is enough; 1~2 adults need about 2L; If there are many family members, it is best to choose a 5L large-capacity one.
using skills
how long does it usually take to make soup?
For a long time, it is generally believed that the longer you cook soup, the more nutritious it is. However, the latest research shows that cooking soup for too long leads to less nutrition. This is because the nutrients in the soup are mainly amino acids, and the content of amino acids can reach the highest value after cooking for about 2~3 hours. After heating, some nutrients such as amino acids and water-soluble vitamin B will be destroyed, and even purine harmful to human body will be integrated into the soup. Moreover, purine is stable to heat and will not be destroyed by prolonging the soup cooking time. Therefore, generally speaking, the best time to cook soup is "three stews and four stews", that is, it is appropriate to cook soup in an electric cooker for 2~3 hours, and it is best to cook soup in an electric cooker for 3~4 hours.
is it suitable to use an electric cooker to make soup in spring and summer?
There are four seasons throughout the year, namely, spring, long summer, autumn harvest and winter storage, and each season is different. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "man corresponds to heaven and earth", which means that the physiological mechanism of human body should closely correspond to the changes of climate in four seasons. In fact, soup is made in different seasons, and each season has different needs.
In spring, it is advisable to choose light and mild food that can help healthy qi and replenish vitality, and at the same time, it should be nursed back to health according to different physique. "Spring should be the way to keep fit".
In summer, it is very hot and sweaty, and a lot of body fluids and nutrients are consumed, so it is easy to feel weak and lose appetite, which is the performance of consuming gas and hurting yin. According to the principle of "deficiency is vital energy" in traditional Chinese medicine, dietary supplements in summer should be based on the principles of clearing up, strengthening the spleen, eliminating summer heat and eliminating dampness, and mainly light nourishing foods. You can use a saucepan to make some winter melon soup, mung bean syrup, etc.
in autumn, the vegetation is scattered, the air is cool and the wind is cold, and the human body is vulnerable to diseases. Therefore, it is advisable to harvest in autumn and not to disperse, so at this time, it is advisable to choose more products that are sweet, cold and moist, which are suitable for eating nourishing food.
Winter is the coldest season in a year, and everything is in a sealed state, which is the most suitable period for diet conditioning and tonic. Tonifying in winter can improve the immune function of human body, promote new metabolism and improve the phenomenon of chills; It can also regulate the metabolism of substances in the body, so that the energy transformed by nutrients can be stored in the body to the maximum extent, laying a good foundation for the health of the next year. As the saying goes, "three nine make up one winter, and there will be no illness in the coming year", which is the truth.
Precautions for maintaining the electric cooker
1. After each use, be sure to unplug the power cord and wait for the electric cooker to cool before cleaning.
2. The ceramic liner can't be cleaned with steel balls, but it can be cleaned with a soft cloth dipped in neutral detergent.
3. Do not put the whole electric cooker into water for cleaning, and do not rinse the product with water to avoid electric shock and dysfunction.
4. When it is not used for a long time, it is best to clean the electric cooker and collect it after it is dried.
benefits of electric cooker
benefits of electric cooker 1
electric cooker can preset the start time, cooking time and heat preservation time to realize full automatic operation, which is not available in ordinary cookers. For example, before going out in the morning, we put ribs and spices in the electric cooker, set the cooking time and keep warm automatically, and then we can have a bowl of nutritious and delicious sparerib soup when we go home at night.
Advantages of electric cooker
The electric cooker made of clay has the characteristics of acid and alkali resistance, large heat capacity and long heat preservation time, and has long been an ideal choice for making soup and stews.
Advantages of electric cooker 3
The soup in electric cooker will be more refined and stronger in taste. After all, the stew is the main dish of electric cooker, and the pressure cooker takes a long time, but the taste may be slightly light, so it is suitable for boiling soup.
Cleaning and maintenance of electric cooker
Steps or methods
1. Before cleaning, unplug the plug from the power socket and let the electric cooker cool down.
2. The wok and lid can be cleaned with detergent and sponge, not with hard steel wire to avoid damaging their surfaces.
3. aluminum pot on the surface of the shell can be wiped with a wet towel, not washed with water, otherwise it may lead to failure.
4. when it is not used for a long time, after cleaning, wrap it in plastic bags and put it away in a packaging box.
Tip
When the electric cooker is stewed with "high-grade", the temperature of the shell is so high that it is slightly hot, which is not a fault or a quality problem.
when the electric cooker breaks down, don't repair it yourself, please contact the buyer or product manufacturer.
if the power cord is damaged, to avoid danger, please ask the manufacturer's maintenance personnel or professionals to replace it.
tips for use
1. heat preservation time:
most electric cookers have a heat preservation function. however, when using the heat preservation function of electric cookers, it is best to control the continuous heat preservation time within 24 hours, so as to avoid damage caused by long-term work of electric cookers, and also to avoid the phenomenon that food is too cooked and rotten for a long time and affects the taste.
2. Stewing skills:
A. Before choosing the function of fast stewing or slow stewing, you must first understand the nature of the ingredients and choose a suitable stall to stew the ingredients. Generally, white meat such as chicken, duck and fish can use the quick stew function.
b, beef, sheep and other red meat ingredients are best stewed by slow stewing, so as to ensure that the ingredients have a soft taste and make the processed food more nutritious and more suitable for the elderly, children and people with poor digestive function.
c, pork bones, beef bones and other soup ingredients must be processed by slow stewing, because it is difficult to bring out the nutrition in these ingredients if there is not enough stewing time to heat them.
d, any food can be stewed for a good taste, but it should be noted that the water level in the pot must be kept above 5% of the volume of the inner pot, which is an important condition to avoid dry burning.
3. Appointment skills:
The electric cooker can preset the start-up time and cooking time, which is very convenient. Many brands already have the appointment function. For example, the appointment time of the electric cooker of Xiaoxiong Electric Appliance brand is as long as 9.5 hours.