Which multicooker model should a bachelor choose?

A lonely person, busy all day at work, and coming home in the evening with only one thought: to have something to eat and just relax, has no time to cook. Admit it, not once have you dreamed of eating something delicious without leaving home.

However, cooking takes a lot of time, and time is our most precious resource. In this case, isn’t it time to think about purchasing a multicooker? It will help you save precious hours, eliminate kitchen hassle and allow you to easily and simply prepare many mouth-watering delicious dishes.

What is it like, a bachelor multicooker.

A man who is inexperienced in cooking will need a simple, reliable multicooker with a set of standard modes.

I came home, prepared the food, loaded it into the unit, turned on the desired mode and went about my business. The dish is ready - put it on a plate and eat it. This, in my opinion, should be an ideal multicooker.

The main thing is the high-quality functioning of the device, when breakfast, lunch and dinner are done on time and without unnecessary effort.

IMPORTANT: Don’t get confused by the large number of functions and various add-ons. Therefore, I think that they are not needed, a standard set is enough.

As you already guessed, I choose a budget model. I think this is the right choice: with everyday work, a bachelor has no time to understand the various intricacies and nuances of the device’s operation.

Useful tips when choosing a multicooker for a bachelor.

Depending on your specific needs, pay attention to the following parameters:

Inner coating of the bowl. Options without coating can be rejected immediately (steel, titanium, aluminum) - the food will burn. The price of a titanium or stainless container is quite high. The fragility of ceramics is alarming, and it adds value to the product. The optimal choice is Teflon; it lasts an average of three years and is easy to clean.

ATTENTION. When using Teflon, avoid damaging its surface with a knife or other sharp objects.

Control type: mechanical, push-button and touch. The first type is the most durable and reliable. The second one is switched by buttons; their drawback is the accumulated dirt and dust, which are difficult to wash. The touch version looks modern and designer, but is more expensive.

ON A NOTE. The screen display will be available for any type of control.

Device volume, can reach 10 liters. This value is determined based on the number of users; a container of 2–3 liters is sufficient for one person.

Product power. It affects the speed of cooking, and the higher the indicator, the more efficient the device is in terms of time and results.

REFERENCE. For a two-liter volume, up to 800 watts of power is sufficient.

Additional recommendations:

• Opt for a device with a standard set of functions if you do not need additional programs that will significantly increase the cost of the product.
• The display should be located comfortably for the eyes. Choose a panel located at an angle.
• Pay attention to the electrical cord of the device; it can be removable or built-in. The first option makes moving and storing the device comfortable, but there is a danger of liquid getting in instead of connecting the cord.

Additional details of the device that will make it more convenient to use:

• Rubberized feet give the product stability.
• Heat-resistant handles make it easy to remove the hot bowl from the device. Without them, you will need special tongs (some models include them).
• The lid must be removable (and closed with a lock, and not with a button, which is unreliable) and fit tightly. This seemingly small detail will ensure easy cleaning inside the product and eliminate leaks.
• Moisture collector. Protects the appliance from the accumulation of condensation, which is unpleasant because it can flow onto the food being prepared.
• The body is usually made of either plastic or stainless steel. Steel does not affect the cooking process. The best option is plastic, but it must be of high quality.
• We do not recommend white color, it may turn yellow.
• The material must be odorless.
• The body and lid should not creak or crack. When choosing, try shaking them slightly.

Simple modes in a multicooker for men

The standard set of programs for any model includes (name options are indicated in brackets):

• Cereals (buckwheat, rice) Allows you to prepare side dishes and porridges.
• Cooking. You can prepare soup, broth, compote. After the boiling point, a constant temperature is maintained.
• Frying. The temperature maintained is higher than when cooking, so a minimum of liquid is required.
• Bakery. (Baking). Can replace frying. Works when the cooking function is selected, but with the lid closed.
• Porridge (Milk porridge, soup, pilaf).The appliance operates at maximum power to evaporate the liquid.
• Extinguishing. During the initial boiling, the dish is simmered and then cooked at a low temperature. You can stew vegetables, meat, fish. Cooking time is approximately 2 hours.
• Double boiler (steam, steam cooking). Allows you to cook two dishes at the same time - one is steamed, the other is boiled in water.

The fastest and easiest slow cooker recipes for bachelors.

• Let's start with frying, since many men like to eat something fried. The baking function perfectly replaces this mode, and, according to many users, it makes food even tastier.

IMPORTANT. To prevent your dish from burning and turning into porridge, you should add food when the bowl is warm enough. The temperature can be monitored on the display.

Quick breakfast. You will need 4 eggs, greens, ham 150 gr., sour cream 4 tbsp. spoons, 1 tomato. Beat sour cream with eggs and mix with chopped ham, herbs and tomatoes. Salt and pepper to taste. Use the “baking” setting, add a knob of butter to the bowl and pour in the mixture. Cooking time 20 minutes.

• Cooking. You will be required to skim foam when preparing soups and broths.

Quick lunch. Rice 3 cups, water 6 cups, sausages (or sausages). Rinse the rice, put it in a bowl, add water and salt. Place the sausages in a steaming container. 15 minutes and lunch is ready.

• For a couple. You can cook two dishes at the same time, this saves electricity and time. It’s convenient to cook eggs; hard-boiled eggs will be ready in 12 minutes.

Steak. You will need 4 salmon steaks, 1 lemon. Pepper and salt the fish, pour a little liquid into the bowl. The salmon is placed on a steaming rack and sprinkled with lemon juice. Cooking time 20 minutes.

• Porridge. It is possible to cook two dishes at the same time, for example, cook porridge in the bowl itself, and put, say, chicken in the top tray.
• Extinguishing. You can speed up the cooking process if you use a high temperature mode at the first stage - this can be Frying, Baking or Soup. Add water to the bowl and set the temperature to 95 degrees.

Meat with vegetables. We will need 800 grams of pork meat, one onion, 2 carrots, half a kilogram of potatoes, 1 clove of garlic, herbs, 10 tablespoons of sour cream, 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Cut the pork into medium pieces, peel the vegetables and cut them into pieces. Select the Fry mode, heat the oil, put the meat in for 5 minutes. Add carrots, potatoes and onions to the pork and cook for 10 minutes. Then add sour cream, salt and pepper. Switch to the Stewing function, cooking lasts 40 minutes.

THIS IS INTERESTING. In addition to its menu, the stewing mode allows you to cook porridge, soup, and boil milk. You can get baked milk, but it will take about five hours.

We hope our review of the multicooker’s capabilities helped you make your choice. Happy shopping!