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Many individuals grapple with the decision of choosing a pressure cooker that ensures both safety and quality, catering to household needs.
1. Guide to Purchasing a Pressure Cooker
Modern busy lifestyles lead many women to choose a pressure cooker for efficient cooking, saving time and fuel, and ensuring safety over gas stoves
1. Manual or Electric Pressure Cooker?
- Manual pressure cookers have a traditional pot appearance with a lid gasket for airtight sealing and a pressure release valve. They are heated on gas or electric stoves.
- Electric pressure cookers come with a power cord, electrical systems, integrated cooking modes, and safety sensors.
2. Cooker Material
The material of the cooker is a critical factor determining its quality and safety. Aluminum is lightweight, conducts heat well, and is easy to clean but lacks durability and food safety. Stainless steel cookers have a thick bottom, are heavier, but offer high durability and safety.
- Manual pressure cookers are often made of aluminum or stainless steel, with sturdy plastic handles or handles on both sides for convenient use.
- Electric pressure cookers come in various materials like black alloy, aluminum, stainless steel, etc. Electric pressure cookers are gaining an advantage over manual ones due to their convenience and versatility.
3. Pot Volume
- Use 2/3 of the pot volume for the food; when purchasing a pressure cooker, consider the food quantity to ensure quick and safe cooking.
- A large pot wastes fuel, but a small one causes food to overflow, posing safety risks.
- For families with less than 4 members, choose a 2-4L pot; for 4-6 members, a 4-5L pot is ideal; for 6-8 members, opt for a 6L or larger pot.
