Cooker Buying Guide
Cooker Buying Guide
Purchasing a Cooker
When choosing a slow cooker, steamer, fryer, sandwich press, rice cooker, pressure cooker, or bread maker, consider:
- Pick a cooker that suits your lifestyle. For example, a low-oil fryer is great for healthier fried food.
- Check the capacity to match your household needs. Smaller cookers save space and cost for fewer servings.
- Opt for dishwasher-safe parts to save on cleaning time.
- Ensure it fits in your cupboard if you plan to store it away, considering size and weight.
Types of Cookers
Multicookers
Multicookers are fast, versatile, and space-saving, with functions for frying, steaming, baking, and more.
- Choose a model with cooking functions you’ll use, such as roasting or slow cooking.
- Look for pre-programmed settings for easy, button-press operation.
- Models with pressure settings and timers let you cook faster or preserve flavours by cooking slowly.
Rice Cookers
Rice cookers make preparing rice effortless. Just add water and rice, press start, and wait.
- Features like keep-warm settings and one-touch controls ensure perfect rice every time.
- Fuzzy logic technology adjusts cooking to deliver consistent results.
- Models with steamer trays let you cook fish, veg, or poultry alongside rice.
Slow Cookers
Slow cookers enhance flavours and make even cheaper cuts of meat taste amazing.
- A 6L slow cooker is great for families, while larger ones can batch-cook meals for one.
- Digital controls offer precision, and smart timers provide peace of mind.
Pressure Cookers
Pressure cookers offer fast, thorough cooking. Ensure stovetop models are compatible with your hob.
- Models with sautéing, browning, and simmering modes allow versatile cooking.
- Programmable timers help you cook accurately and conveniently.
- Always choose a pressure cooker with a steam release valve for safety.
Steamers
Steamers retain nutrients better than other cooking methods and are highly versatile.
- Choose models with a timer, keep-warm function, and water gauge for precision.
- A 9L capacity steamer is ideal for a family of four.
- Steamers with rice bowls make preparing rice simple and accurate.
Fryers
Fryers deliver crispy textures and rich flavours, now with healthier options using less oil.
- Choose between deep fat fryers for crispier results or air fryers for lower-fat cooking.
- Compact fryers suit smaller portions and use less oil.
- Air fryers with roasting and baking functions offer versatility for diverse meals.
Kitchen Essentials
Knives
Achieve precision with a kitchen knife or set. Choose from a wide variety to suit any task and elevate your cooking skills.
Food Preparation
Prepare ingredients effortlessly with blenders, mixers, or processors. Explore a range of appliances packed with features.
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