Electric steamer is also called electric steamer. Electric steamer is a kitchen household appliance developed on the basis of traditional wooden steamer, aluminum steamer, bamboo steamer, etc., which uses the principle of electric steam to directly steam various foods. Electric steamers are mainly used for steaming or stewing fish, shrimp, eggs, meat, pasta and other foods in households, restaurants, canteens, restaurants, restaurants and other places. It can also be used to quickly heat meals and various other foods; the electric steamer can also be used for stewing soup and porridge; it is a multi-purpose cooking tool.
Electric steamer operating procedures
1. Use multi-layer steamer When the food is placed on the shelf, the large pieces of food should be placed on the bottom layer. When it is almost cooked, put it into the upper steaming shelf to continue steaming the easy-to-cook food. It is very convenient to make breakfast. Put the milk and the steamed buns in the pot at the same time for 3 minutes, or steam the eggs first, and finally put the milk together with the bag and the steamed buns. If you are steaming quick-frozen bean buns and barbecued pork buns, you can use it for 5 minutes.
2. There is a juice accumulating tray on top of the base, and the steam water will drip into the juice accumulating tray. There is an egg nest in this tray, which can be used to steam the whole egg, but it cannot be steamed. Bread etc. The pot shows that it takes 10 to 18 minutes to steam eggs. The first time I steamed 3 eggs for 18 minutes, I found that they were a bit old. The second time I steamed 2 eggs for 10 minutes, I didn’t eat them in time. Some are old and the yolk is completely set. This shows that the time of steaming eggs is related to the number of eggs. The more eggs, the longer the steaming time, and the less eggs, the less timing. And I found that steamed eggs are easier to peel than hard-boiled ones. If it is steamed chicken, the juice in the juice accumulating plate is umami and can be reserved for soup.
3. The steamed food does not need to add oil, which can ensure the original taste and is beneficial to health. There are two recipes for steaming vegetables in the box of the electric steamer, which is convenient for family use. Vegetables suitable for steaming include potatoes, peas, broad beans, mushrooms, cauliflower, etc. If you have learned how to steam Hubei cuisine powder, then green leafy vegetables such as chrysanthemum can be steamed. Pay attention to the fire of steaming the fish, steam until the color of the fish is relatively transparent, and it is better when the fish meat and the fish bones can be separated. Because the size of the fish is different, it also takes several trials to gain experience.
4. It seems inappropriate to put the electric steamer in the narrow kitchen. It is best to put it in the dining room without oil smoke, on the countertop very close to the dining table, and it is very convenient to use. Because of the multiple layers, it is better to move less. Compared with microwave ovens, electric steamers should have their own strengths, microwave ovens are faster, and electric steamers are easier to maintain flavor.
Functions and features of the electric steamer
1. The electric steamer can heat evenly, keep the temperature in the steamer consistent, so that the food is heated evenly without Embrace phenomenon occurs.
2. The electric steamer is designed with a stacked food steaming rack, which can cook multiple dishes at the same time, save space and time, and can also store food.
3. The electric steamer is energy-saving and power-saving, steam is produced within 30 seconds, and it has automatic constant temperature and power-off functions.
4. The electric steamer is designed with a drip-proof and leak-proof lid, which can effectively prevent the water droplets from the lid from dripping directly on the food, thus affecting the deliciousness of the food.
5. The electric steamer adopts imported non-toxic high temperature resistant PC transparent material, which can observe the whole process of food cooking very intuitively.
6. The electric steamer adopts an independent juice tray to keep the original taste of the food.
7. The electric steamer adopts movable steaming rack and movable steaming grid layer, which is very convenient to clean.
8. The electric steamer has functions such as cooking, reheating, quick thawing of food, and high temperature killing of food.
The power of the electric steamer is generally around 700W to 1800W. The voltage is 220V, and the capacity is 5-20 liters.
Precautions for the use of electric steamer
1. The automatic water supply type electric steamer should check whether the water pressure of the water supply meets the requirements of the manufacturer. Whether the valve is open, and whether the blowdown valve is closed. Whether the drain valve of the manual water injection electric steamer is closed.
2. Check whether the water level of the automatic water supply type electric steamer basically submerges the electric heating pipe, and whether the water supply of the manual water injection type electric steamer reaches the water level mark.
3. The door of the box should be tightly closed to avoid leakage of steam, otherwise it will not only waste energy, but also easily cause burns to operators.
4. When the box door is opened after work, the steam in the box should be completely released to avoid scalding people.
5. When the electric steamer fails, due to its metal casing, the power should be turned off first, and then the fault should be checked. It is best to notify a professional for overhaul to avoid danger.
6. After use, the water in the compartment should be drained to prevent the electric heating tube and metal surface of the electric steamer from being damp and aging. Remove the dirt on the electric heating pipe, so that the electric heating pipe conducts heat quickly, and does not cause the electric heating pipe to overheat and burn out.
7. Clean the inner and outer surfaces to keep the electric steamer clean and hygienic, but do not spray it for cleaning, which will cause the electrical components to be damp, short-circuit or even leakage.
8. When using an electric steamer with pressure, please set the size of the pressure valve to about 80kpa, which is beneficial to protect the safety of operators. Do not leave people during the operation. If necessary Make sure that people walk off the power.
How to buy electric steamer
1. Brand
Currently on the market Most of the electric steamer brands in China are domestic products, but because the manufacturing technology of electric steamers is relatively mature, some small manufacturers with low quality will also launch their own electric steamer products. Because electric steamers are small kitchen appliances with high working power, it is recommended that you try to buy brand-name products from well-known manufacturers, so as to be more secure in terms of product quality and after-sales service.
2. Appearance and material
Let’s talk about the material first: the material of the electric steamer can be roughly divided into two types: plastic and stainless steel. The product stability and service life of the steamer will be better, but the price will also be high, which is more suitable for families who often use the steamer. When purchasing an electric steamer, you should pay attention to the inspection of the appearance of the product. One is to see whether the combination between the pots is tight, the second is to pay attention to the quality of the circuit part, and the third is to check whether the accessories of the electric steamer are complete. Just work.
3. Size
The size of the electric steamer varies, you should choose according to your own needs. However, if you need to steam fish, steamed chicken and other larger food, the smaller size electric steamer is not very useful. Therefore, it is recommended that you try to buy a larger size electric steamer.
