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Hot pot is a favorite dish for many people, but how to cook it, whether to use an electric hot pot or an induction cooker for efficiency, is something not everyone knows clearly.
1. Should you choose an electric hot pot or an induction cooker for cooking hot pot efficiently while saving electricity?
Hot pot is a favorite dish for many people, but how to cook it, whether to use an electric hot pot or an induction cooker for efficiency, is something not everyone knows clearly.
Today, cooking hot pot at home not only ensures hygiene but also provides a more comfortable space, so the demand for buying a hot pot cooker, as well as an induction cooker for cooking hot pot, is becoming more popular.
However, when choosing equipment for cooking hot pot, most users are unsure whether to choose an electric hot pot or an induction cooker for cooking safely, efficiently, and saving electricity as much as possible.
To answer the above question, let's explore the characteristics of these two types of equipment.
Electric hot pot cooker
The electric hot pot cooker is a type of pot that combines heat rods and a conventional pot. The device operates based on a heating element - usually a coil - which directly transfers heat to the pot body. Instead of using direct flame or induction current (such as an induction cooker).
The pot's interior is also coated with a non-stick layer, making cooking hot pot simpler and more convenient. In some types, the pot's interior can even be detachable for easy cleaning.
Induction cooker for cooking hot pot
Unlike a hot pot cooker, an induction cooker operates based on the magnetic field between the cooker and the pot. Specifically, when the pot's base comes into contact with the cooker, it generates an induction current called Foucault's current at the pot's base.
At that point, the current generates heat at the pot's base for a very short period, and can quickly cook food through.
The most significant difference between an induction cooker and other types of cookers, including electric hot pot cookers, is that its surface is constructed from a layer of glass approximately 4 - 8 mm thick with good heat resistance, thus reducing the risk of burns when touched during cooking and making it easier to clean.
Should you choose an electric hot pot cooker or an induction cooker?
The biggest difference between the two product lines with the same purpose of cooking hot pot is power. Accordingly, electric hot pot cookers have lower power, so they take longer to heat up and cook hot pot. Conversely, compared to electric hot pot cookers, induction cookers have higher power and can heat up quickly.
However, in terms of saving, electric hot pot cookers save a lot of electricity, while induction cookers with high power consume a lot of electricity when in use. Another advantage of buying an electric hot pot cooker is that it always comes with a pot, so users don't have to spend money to buy another pot as with an induction cooker.
In terms of versatility, it can be seen that each type can serve different purposes. Besides cooking hot pot, induction cookers can be used to replace a regular stove in cooking. Meanwhile, electric hot pot cookers are combined with special functions such as grilling, to become a hot pot and grill - something that an induction cooker almost cannot do.
Many electric hot pot cookers come with grilling functions, which are very convenient for meals.
Electric hot pot cookers also have the advantage that we hardly need to worry much when using them. In contrast, for induction cookers, users need to note that they must choose pots specifically designed for induction cookers to be suitable. Additionally, to ensure safety, the electric cables used for induction cookers must also be a type with good load-bearing capacity, and it's even better to have a separate circuit breaker.
In terms of price, induction cookers are also much more expensive, ranging from 500 thousand to 2 million dong depending on the model. Meanwhile, for electric hot pot cookers, users only need to spend from 300 to 700 thousand dong, to enjoy a warm hot pot meal with family and loved ones.
