If you are wondering how to choose the best electric hot pot, here is everything you need to know.
Every time I go to a hot pot restaurant to eat hot pot, not only are the prices high, but when it’s crowded, I have to wait in line to get a table.
It’s so embarrassing! It’s best to prepare a family version of hot pot at home, which is not only affordable but also improves relationships with family and friends. But it’s not impossible if you don’t have a pot available. To enjoy fondue with complete peace of mind, choose the right electric fondue!
Although we devote ourselves to hot pots, we also need to pay attention to material safety. Because the inner bag is in direct contact with food, special attention must be paid to it.
- Stainless steel Stainless steel is a popular material in the production of kitchen utensils. It has good wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and thermal conductivity. However, not all stainless steel materials can be used in pans and they must be food-grade.
- Aluminum alloy Aluminum alloy is also a very popular material, and the surface will be coated with a non-stick layer. The pot’s aluminum-alloy body helps spread heat effectively and evenly and saves energy. It is easy to clean after being coated with a non-stick coating, and it is not easy to rust. It is the main material of the pot bottom of mid-range pots.
- Ceramics In recent years, ceramic pots have gradually been accepted by people. Their materials are healthy and environmentally friendly, the surface is hard and wear-resistant and has strong acid and alkali corrosion resistance, and the heat insulation properties are also very good. However, they tend to break under the influence of gravity. Besides choosing the material, the second thing people care about is the structure of the pot. After all, everyone has different tastes, so we have to choose between the traditional instant pot and the mandarin duck pot.
The priceless pot is similar to our regular electric pot. The whole pot can only have one taste, bland or spicy, and the flavor is also limited. However, one of the advantages of this type of pot is that it can be used for cooking and other things that are not limited to eating sauces.
The second is the Yuanyang Pot, which is specialized for cooking hot pots. The middle of the pot is separated and can hold two different flavored juices. It can satisfy those who like spicy food and those who do not like spicy food, the taste is very salty and mild, or in the same pot with meat and vegetables. Function. There’s nothing wrong with just using it as a sauce, but it’s a shame it shouldn’t be used for cooking.
The specific type of pot you should choose depends on your actual needs. [With or without temperature control] Besides material and construction, we must consider many factors when buying, such as whether it has temperature control features, overheating protection, etc.
For electric cookers, just having a switch is not enough. It’s better to have multiple levels. The temperature can be adjusted depending on the doneness of the ingredients in the pot. This can ensure the freshness of the food and reduce the loss of soup to a certain extent. Status.