Multicooker

A Cuisintec-brand "Mini Shabu Shabu" manual multicooker
A multicooker with TFT display, clock, timer and automatic programs.
RECKE-brand "MC-150" Automatic Multicooker

A multicooker (also spelled as "multi cooker") is an electric kitchen appliance for automated cooking using a timer. A typical multicooker is able to boil, simmer,[1] bake, fry, deep fry,[2] grill[1] roast, stew, steam and brown[3] food.

The device is operated by placing ingredients inside, selecting the corresponding program, and leaving the multicooker to cook according to the program, typically without any need for further user intervention. Some multi cookers have an adjustable thermostat.[2][4]

In addition to cooking programs, a multicooker may have functions to keep food warm,[3] reheat it or to cook it at a later time. Some multicookers can also function as slow cookers.[5]

History

In the 1920s in the United Kingdom, basic "multicookers" were marketed to consumers as an appliance that would save on gas consumption, to save money on gas bills.[6]

Simple electric rice cookers were developed in Japan in the 1950s. Over time more functions were added to cook other types of grains and soups, and the appliances became known as multicookers. Modern cookers include electronic time and temperature controllers and are marketed as "automated multipurpose cooking appliances".

At the same time, the European market had been producing kitchen appliances with individual functions, such as electric kettles, pressure cookers, bread makers, toasters, steamers, microwave ovens, and yogurt makers. The multicooker combines the function of some of these devices.

Multicookers can make hundreds of dishes characteristic of any cuisine, except those which require specific types of cooking unsupported by the appliances, such as flame grilling.

Functions

Typical programs include:

A multicooker may also support the following functions:

Parts

A multicooker consists of the following parts:

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 D'Alise, O. (2013). The Ultimate Slow Cooking Cookbook for Beginners Plus 25 Delicious Slow Cooking Recipes!. Lulu.com. p. PT 7–8. ISBN 978-1-300-63202-3.
  2. 1 2 3 Robertson, R. (2003). Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-pot Meals that are Ready when You are. Harvard Common Press. p. 5. ISBN 978-1-55832-256-1.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Kitchen, A.S.T. (2015). Healthy Slow Cooker Revolution. America's Test Kitchen. p. PT 41. ISBN 978-1-940352-21-3.
  4. 1 2 Rodgers, R. (1998). Slow Cooker Ready & Waiting: 160 Sumptuous Meals That Cook Themselves. HarperCollins. p. 5. ISBN 978-0-688-15803-3.
  5. ↑ Krepshaw, Brian (22 March 2011). Multicooker does a bit of everything, cnet.com. Retrieved on 22 August 2015
  6. ↑ The Strand Magazine. (Early British periodicals). G. Newnes. 1921. p. 17. GAS STOVE MULTICOOKER for Boiling and Frying. Fiti any Gas Stove. MULTICOOKER WITH OVEN for cooking a complete meal' 11,000 FEET OF GAS SAVED One lady, Mrs. L. G. Eurrows, of West Ealing, saved no less than the enormous ...
  7. ↑ Ben-Ari, E.; Otmazgin, N. (2012). page=107 Popular Culture Co-Productions and Collaborations in East and Southeast Asia Check |url= value (help). Kyoto CSEAS Series on Asian Studies. Nus Press. ISBN 978-9971-69-600-9.

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