There is no denying the fact that technology has made such a huge impact in our lives. Our day to day activities have been made so much easier because of various technological advancements in different existing areas in our own homes like the living room, comfort room, bedroom and especially in the kitchen.
Cooking has been made even more enjoyable and now easier with cooking materials that has been made more advanced by technology. An example of this would be the electric pressure cookers.
The Good
There are a lot of key features that all these electric pressure cookers have in common that make them more convenient and advantageous to use than stove top pressure cookers. These are some of the key features that make an electric pressure one of the best kitchen appliance to use in this generation.
Very Easy To Cook With
Many people claim that cooking with an electric pressure lets them cook food without putting too much effort. Some may say that one of it’s disadvantage is that it cooks relatively slower than the stove top ones.
However, when you really think about it, this feature is not a flaw but instead another feature that makes it stand out. Because of its slower cooking time, one can just actually set the timer and wait around for the food to cook. This is very convenient because you don’t have to stand around the stove and wait anymore. This feature is similar to the digital, microwave like cookers.
Easy to Use
More and more people nowadays are switching to electric pressure cookers because, as what was mentioned before, it is easier to use than stove top ones. One thing that makes it easier is because one can easily make a transition between one function to another. Furthermore, the thermos feature of electric pressure cookers make the heat compacted instead of having it dispersed all over the place.
Safer For Everyone
Aside from being very easy, electric pressure cookers are also safer for the family and the household. It is no doubt that both kinds of pressure cooker, electric and stove top, are able to kill different kinds of bacteria and germs present in the food because of the pressure and the cooking temperature that can reach up to 121 °C (250 °F). However, electric pressure cookers are much safer because it is easily controllable based on your settings.
Those mentioned above are just the key features of these electric pressure cookers. Here are additional features that will make cooking even more fun and enjoyable.
They Are Versatile
These electric pressure cookers are so versatile that they can be used for several functions. This is very important for someone who has been spending so much time in the kitchen because this will save time from switching from one cookware to another.
With the electric pressure cooker, one can sauté and even cook rice or brown veggies. Some people are even able to make yogurt!
More Controllable
People want control especially when it comes to cooking in the kitchen. It is with control that they are able to make the dish their very own and turn it into perfection. So being able to control the pressure in these pressure cookers is one of the main advantages of an electric one over the stove top ones. These normal stove top electric pressure cookers still give you the same flexibility, nutrient retention, and easy cleanup. But having the pressure control is one very big advantage.
The Bad
On the other hand, aside from all these key features and advantages that electric pressure cookers have, there are it’s disadvantages too.
Small Portion
These electric pressure cookers are only able to cook food in small liner pots like those found in the rice cooker.
Not So Sturdy
These said pots have a nonstick coating that makes electric pressure cookers less sturdy than the stove top ones. Some people reported that after a few times of using these electric pressure cookers, the nonstick coating are seen to have visible dings and worn out areas.
Heat Issues
Also, the lack of handle is also an issue especially where the need to pour off hot liquid rises. Furthermore, their heating components are not as strong as the stove top pressure cookers.
It Is Large
Another disadvantage is the storage. Electric pressure cookers take up a big storage space compared to the stove top models. These are just some of the common reasons why some people still prefer to use stove top models of pressure cookers.
With these advantages and disadvantages in mind experts still recommend that people use electric pressure cookers over stove top models. Pressure cookers in general are very convenient to use in the generation today. They were not as popular like the microwaves before this but they have been gaining traction as years go by.
Not only can they help you in an economical perspective or getting a healthy meal on the table for the entire family, they can also help reduce your energy bill.
At the end of the day, it always boils down to what we think is safe and best for the family. It is very important to take note of the brand of the pressure cooker that you are about to buy, whether it is electric or stove top. You have to read the safety labels of the instructions that come with the cookware so you will be able to know how to operate it in the kitchen.
Being knowledgeable on what to and what is right goes a long way in thinking about the safety and comfort of the people that you will be cooking for.