Among the numerous cooking devices, steam cookers occupy a special place. Their main advantage is the ability to cook not only tasty, but also healthy food. Steamed foods are free of carcinogens and retain maximum vitamins that are important for proper and healthy nutrition. In this case, the products do not need to be stirred, turned over, and the device should not be washed from burnt fat. But most of the double boiler have disadvantages - a mixture of smells and juices, bulky dimensions. The developers of the British company Morphy Richards took these shortcomings into account and created the most convenient and well-thought-out Intellisteam 470006 steamer.
Unique operating principle
The main feature of the Morphy Richards double boiler is the ability to cook completely different dishes at the same time. Many modern double boilers consist of three tiers, in which all products are processed with one steam, and the cooking mode for them, respectively, is the same. Products with different cooking periods must be laid or removed in turn, at the risk of being burned with hot steam. Intellisteam 470006 opens up much more culinary possibilities, because each of the three compartments of this steamer has its own source of steam and completely independent control. It saves a lot of time! Instead of preparing meals in turn, simply load the food into different compartments of the steamer, select the required mode for each compartment, and get a three-course menu three times faster.
Also, manufacturers have provided Intellisteam 470006 with an intelligent function, thanks to which the steamer is able to calculate the optimal temperature and time for each of the compartments and synchronize their readiness. There is no need to take off ready-made dishes and worry that something will cool down, because the device itself controls the cooking process and will make sure that the products in all three compartments are warm, juicy and ready to eat at the same time.
Functionality and compactness
Already at first glance, the Intellisteam 470006 steamer stands out for its convenient configuration, thanks to which an independent compartment control system became possible. With standard steamers, the tiers are usually stacked on top of each other. The result is a rather bulky multi-tiered structure for which it is not easy to find a suitable place in the kitchen. Compartments at Morphy Richards are located in a horizontal plane, so the device is convenient to store. But this is not the only plus of horizontal design.
Intellisteam 470006 independent compartments solve the problem of mixing juices and odors, which is typical for vertical steamers. Meat patties, vegetable stew and dairy dessert can safely coexist in a Morphy Richards steamer, and each dish retains its unique flavor.
Cooking modes
With the Intellisteam 470006 double boiler, you don’t need to think about the choice of cooking time and look for the desired product in the instructions, because it provides ready-made programs for each type of product. In total, the device supports eight modes for meat, fish, cereals, leafy vegetables, root vegetables, for boiling eggs and making sauces, as well as a heating mode. All modes in the form of icons are indicated next to the digital display. When you select a program for each of the compartments, the cooking time and the corresponding icon light up on the screen. The temperature and time can be adjusted as needed for your personal recipes.
Also next to the control panel is a water level indicator. Like any modern steamer, the Morphy Richards device has overheating protection and protection against turning on without water.
External characteristics
The Morphy Richards steamer is made from sustainable and quality materials. The case and compartments are made of stainless steel, and the covers for the compartments are made of shockproof glass. The handles of the lids and compartments are heat-resistant and do not heat up during cooking. The steam tray and additional bowls for sauces and loose cereals are made of BPA plastic. All components of the steamer are safe to work at high temperatures and do not emit any harmful substances; you can use a dishwasher to wash them.
In addition to compactness and ease of storage, Intellisteam 470006 stands out for its volumes. This is a very spacious steamer that can hold a whopping 6.8 liters of food. With three independent compartments, it can prepare a full meal for several people, all in one load. Also, the device has a convenient opening for adding water during cooking, for this you do not need to remove the compartments and contact with hot steam.
The benefits of vitamins
Everyone knows that steaming is the most gentle way of cooking, in which most of the vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber are retained in the food. Also, under the influence of steam, dishes do not lose their bright individual taste. Steamed vegetables, side dishes, meat turn out to be more juicy and aromatic than, for example, when frying, but at the same time they do not contain carcinogens and harmful fat, because oil is not used in steamers. With modern steamers such as the Intellisteam 470006, you can cook not only diet food, but also make interesting and complex recipes come true with a minimum of effort. To prepare a healthy meal, you need only a little time and water.
Summing up, we can say that the Intellisteam 470006 steamer from Morphy Richards is a really high-quality, multifunctional device with unique functions. It is clear that the cost of a double boiler is higher than standard multi-tiered devices, but this can hardly be attributed to the minuses. Among the main advantages, it should be noted:
- Three separate compartments for products with independent control, which do not mix juices and odors;
- eight preset modes for cooking all types of dishes;
- horizontal design, thanks to which the device is conveniently stored;
- roomy volume of 6.8 liters, allowing you to cook several dishes at once.
