The Pressure Cooker size?
For family that from 1 to 4 peoples, preferably can choose a prestige pressure cookers with a capacity between 3 and 4.5 l. For family from 4 to 6 peoples, you may need a pot from the 6 l and if you are between 6 and 8, you will need 8 l.
Material: Steel or Aluminum?
The steel may retains and distributes heat better, but most of the pressure cookers are aluminum material much lighter and therefore more practical. There are a lot of models of the pressure cooker copper or tempered glass (which may be put in the oven).
The electric pressure cooker: stainless steel or terracotta, this kind of pressure cookers is very useful when you need a tempo to cook. A special program also allows you to keep food warm before going to the table. When cooked, the pressure cooker power can also be put in the dishwasher.
Maintenance means any kind of pressure cooker must be washed well after use. If there is a bit of food encrusted on or under the gum edge, pour a little dish soap, rinse and leave in a second time. Always lift the lid of pot to let the air come in.
Instructions for use
1. Fill the pot: pour a minimum of 25 ml (two cups) of water on the bottom. Depending on the type of food, you can fill up to 2 / 3 of its height but no more. Always put food into the basket.
2. Close the pot: if the pot is not properly closed, the pressure inside will not increase and cooking result will be slow.
3. Cooking: You must make the pressure cooker placed on a high heat. In a few minutes the internal temperature exceeds 100 °. The control valve will let you know when you need to lower the heat and you can begin to count the minutes of cooking.
4. Decompression: finished the cooking time, remove from oven and lower the pressure by lifting the valve cap and vent steam. After that, you can remove the lid safely. To lower the pressure more quickly, you can put it under cold water and wait until it become cold.
