Modern egg cooker: automation of cooking eggs

It is not always possible to cook an egg with exactly the desired result: soft-boiled, in a pouch or hard-boiled in the traditional way on the stove. It is possible not to boil it, and get too liquid yolk, and digest, then it turns out too dense. And because of the slightest careless action when the egg is lowered into the water during cooking, the shell can crack, a part of its contents leak out. The finished product turns out not attractive. A completely different result can be obtained in an electric egg cooker: this kitchen appliance takes the process of cooking eggs to a whole new level.

Benefits of using a rice cooker

Egg cooker is a kitchen electrical appliance that allows the hostess to significantly simplify the process of cooking boiled eggs with the exact observance of the recipes of various dishes:

• stuffed eggs;
• salad "Olivier" or any other where this product is included as an ingredient boiled;
• pastes;
• pies with onions and eggs and more.

In order to use the egg cooker, special skills are not required, and the instruction manual supplied with the device clearly discloses all the nuances. The study of the operating manual is especially important if the model is automatic and is equipped with additional equipment, for example, for cooking fried eggs for 2 eggs.

Advantages of using electric cookers:

• eggs never crack;
• product quality meets the required consistency;
• automatic adjustment of the cooking process;
• economical water consumption;
• while cooking eggs, you can do other things.

How the device works

The classic electric cooker is pretty simple. It includes the following constructive elements:

• insulated tank with lid;
• removable tray (the number of cells varies depending on the model);
• electric heater built into the housing;
• instrument controls (on / off button, cooking mode regulator, indicator lights, and others);
• additional functionality depending on the model.

The power source of the device is a household electrical network.

Cooking eggs in a egg cooker is easy. Inside the tank is immersed tray with a raw product that is filled with water.

Before laying, eggs need to be pierced with a special needle, necessarily provided for in the design of the apparatus. This is done to ensure that the shell during cooking does not crack due to an excess of pressure inside.

Next, close the lid of the device, select the desired mode and initiate the cooking process. Cooking lasts a few minutes. Most models on the market - with timer and automatic shutdown system.

Species

Depending on the method of cooking, the devices are divided into two classes: electrical and microwave cooking. According to the form factor stand out:

• classic submersible cooker;
• steamer;
• molds for boiling eggs without pockets.

Egg cooker for microwave

The egg boiling device in the microwave is arranged according to the classical pattern, with the only difference that there is no heating element with a power cord. Egg cooker is a tank with a lid, made of a suitable material for the microwave and tray-holder of eggs. A device loaded in the classical way is sent to the microwave for a few minutes.

Housewives are popular in the pan for cooking eggs in the microwave, made in the form of chicken: it is convenient to use and looks pretty.

Devices for cooking eggs without shell

Device represent mold with a tight-fitting lid. The contents of the egg are poured into the container, after which the form is tightly fixed with a lid. Prepared for cooking the device is lowered into boiling water for a few minutes. Molds for cooking poached eggs are made of high-quality heat-resistant food plastic.

Important points for choosing an electrical model

The range of devices presented on store shelves is wide. Despite the narrow specialization, it is not so easy to buy a suitable egg cooker into the family.Attention should be paid not only to the size, appearance of the device and price, but also important technical parameters:

• quality of materials of the body and removable tray;
• thermal insulation device;
• power,
• the maximum number of boiled eggs per cycle
• overheating protection;
• extras.

Design

The case of the device can be made of heat-resistant plastic (budget option) or stainless steel (premium class). As a cover, some manufacturers use special durable glass. Most models are completed measuring cups with divisions that accurately reflect the water level required for boiling eggs with different yolk consistency.

The level of insulation manufacturers prescribed in the instruction manual of the device. The higher it is, the better.

Power

Indicator power devices presented in stores, ranging from 280 to 400 watts. Moreover, the more product per cycle is able to cook a egg cooker, the higher should be the indicator of power consumption.

Number of eggs

The egg holding tray, depending on the model, can have from 3 to 7-8 compartments. When boiling eggs allowed incomplete cell loading. This means that 1-2 pieces can be cooked in any device.

Additional options

Quality instruments are equipped overheating protection: automatic shutdown is triggered when idle, a beep sounds when the work cycle is completed. On sale you can find a device with additional functions: special devices for cooking poached eggs, cooking fried eggs for a couple. The price of such an electrical assistant is higher than the highly specialized model.

Overview of popular devices

How well the model of the egg cooker of a particular brand works can be found by reading user reviews. We present three devices that are popular with customers in 2017.

Bosch TEK-3002

The device brand Bosch fit for the needs of a small family. It is designed to cook a maximum of 3 eggs per cycle. Power model 280 watts. The device is made of high-quality plastic. The cooking mode is governed by the amount of water poured. The lid is also a measuring cup for measuring the volume of water, equipped with a needle to puncture the shell. About the end of the cooking process, the device reports a beep.In the absence of water in the tank, the automatic shutdown is triggered The price of the model is 1 100 - 1 200 rubles.

Siemens TE 12007

Siemens Egg Cooker is capable of cycle cook 7 eggs. Electrical power 350 watts. Plastic case. The set includes a measuring cup with a punch needle. The model is equipped with a timer and a sound signal at the end of cooking, as well as a light indicator. The lid of the device is transparent, in the case there is a compartment for storing the power cord. The price of the model 1100 is 1200 rubles.

Model Profi Cook PC-EK 1084

The multipurpose device intended for use in a big family. Device power 400 watts. Able to cook 8 eggs in one cycle. In the kit, in addition to the measuring glass with a piercing needle, forms for cooking omelets or scrambled eggs are supplied. The device is equipped with an auto-shutdown mechanism, an audible warning, and a light indicator. The case is made of stainless steel, equipped with a niche for storing the power cord. The average cost of a family-type apparatus is about 2,600 rubles.