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Essential Guide To Different Types Of Cookers
Choosing the right cooker for your kitchen can feel overwhelming with so many options available. From pressure cookers to air fryers, each type of cooker offers unique benefits tailored to different cooking styles and needs. But with so many different types of cookers out there, how do you know which one is best for you or your family? In this helpful blog, we'll break down the essentials, explaining what a pressure cooker, multi cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker and air fryer is, along with why you will love them. Whether you're a busy professional, a meal-prep enthusiast or a culinary connoisseur, this guide will help you find the perfect cooker to match your lifestyle and elevate dinner time in your home!
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Pressure Cookers & Multi Cookers For Easy Hot Meals
A pressure cooker is a kitchen powerhouse that uses steam and high pressure to cook food quickly, making it ideal for cooking thick and tough cuts of meat on the bone or preparing hearty stews in a fraction of the time. On the other hand, a multi cooker is a versatile all-in-one appliance that combines functions like pressure cooking, slow cooking, steaming and even saut ing, offering flexibility for a variety of dishes - which is perfect if you're time-poor. Pressure cookers excel at fast, flavourful meals such as curries and soups, while multi cookers' ability to handle everything from risottos to roasts makes them shine. Both are go-to kitchen appliances with Australian families for their time-saving convenience, energy efficiency and ability to create delicious, fuss-free meals for busy households.
Read our Pressure Cooker: Everything You Need To Know article to find out more about pressure cookers.
Why You'll Love Them
- Pressure cookers save time: Cook meals in a fraction of the time compared to slow cookers or the stove - perfect for busy families!
- Pressure cookers keep kitchens cool: Unlike ovens, they don't heat up your kitchen, making them ideal for hot Australian summers.
- Multi cookers are versatile: Roast, stew, bake and more - all in one appliance, without the need for constant monitoring.
- Multi cookers are budget-friendly: They transform inexpensive cuts of meat, like stewing beef, shank and blade steak, into tender flavourful dishes.
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Rice Cookers For Perfect Rice Every Time
A rice cooker is a must-have appliance if you want perfectly cooked rice every time without any stress. Featuring multiple cooking settings, it effortlessly handles all types of rice (like white, brown, jasmine and sushi - it'll even cook quinoa!) all at the push of a button. No more standing by the stove, stirring and worrying about overcooking or rice sticking to the bottom of the pot. Simply add your rice and water, select the setting and let the rice cooker do the work. The popularity of rice cookers comes from their simplicity, consistency and hands-free convenience, making meal prep a breeze. Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to fluffy, restaurant-quality rice with minimal effort. A rice cooker is perfect for busy households and rice lovers!
Why You'll Love It
- Set it and forget it: Simply add rice and water, press a button and walk away - no need to babysit the stove. It's ideal for busy lifestyles!
- Perfect rice every time: Rice cookers automatically adjust for variations in water-to-rice ratios, heat and cooking time, ensuring flawless results whether you're cooking white, brown or specialty rice.
- Keep it warm: Many rice cookers feature a warming function, keeping your rice fresh and ready to serve for hours after cooking, which is great for family dinners.
Slow Cookers For Hearty Family Favourites
A slow cooker is a kitchen classic that uses a low and steady heat to transform ingredients into tender, delicious dishes over several hours. Perfect for hearty meals such as stews, casseroles, pulled pork and curries, it's a household favourite for its simplicity and ability to turn budget-friendly cuts of red meat, like chuck steak or lamb shanks, into melt-in-your-mouth masterpieces. Popular for many decades in Australia, slow cookers are beloved for their 'set-and-forget' convenience. Just add your ingredients, set the timer and let the slow cooker work its magic. It's the ultimate tool for busy families who crave home-cooked meals without the hassle. Be sure to read our 7 Slow Cooker Tips to get the most out of your slow cooker!
Why You'll Love It
- Convenience at its best: Turn it on in the morning, leave it to cook while you're at work and come home to a ready-to-eat delicious meal - no fuss, no stress!
- Rich, deep flavours: The long, slow cooking process allows spices, herbs and ingredients to meld together, creating mouth-watering dishes packed with depth and complexity.
- Delicious budget-friendly meals: Low heat breaks down the tough connective tissue in cheaper cuts of meat, transforming them into tender, succulent dishes that taste like they're made with premium cuts!
Air Fryers For Convenient and Crispy Results
An air fryer is a compact countertop appliance that cooks food by circulating hot air around it, creating a crispy and fried texture with little to no oil. Over the past decade, they've soared in popularity due to their ability to deliver guilt-free versions of fried favourites like chips, chicken wings and spring rolls. Perfect for roasting veggies, baking, grilling or even reheating leftovers, air fryers are incredibly versatile. They're a kitchen essential for busy households, offering quick, healthy meals with minimal cleanup. With their energy efficiency and ability to cook faster than traditional ovens, air fryers are a game-changer for modern cooking! For more information, check out our Air Fryer Buying Guide.
Why You'll Love It
- Healthier cooking: Air fryers use significantly less oil than deep fryers, slashing calories without sacrificing that crispy, fried texture you love.
- Fast and efficient: Rapid air circulation cooks food quickly, saving you precious time in the kitchen - perfect for busy weeknights.
- Easy cleanup: With minimal oil used, cleanup is a breeze compared to the mess of traditional deep frying.
- Versatile: Beyond frying, air fryers can bake, roast, grill and even reheat, making them a multi-functional kitchen essential.
Explore Our Different Types Of Cookers At Harris Scarfe Today
Upgrade the way you cook with these fantastic kitchen appliances! When it comes to a wide range of different types of cookers, our huge range of pressure cookers & multi cookers, rice cookers, slow cookers and air fryers at Harris Scarfe has all your needs covered! Visit us online or in-store and head over to the Hub for more food ideas and inspiration. Some great articles you'll love include:
