Induction cooker attracts housewives more and more. It was created on the basis of the latest technical developments and has a lot of advantages over gas. Young mothers especially appreciated it, because when cooking, only the food container heats up, while the stove remains completely cold. But in order to fully use the miracle technology, you need a high-quality induction frying pan and other special utensils.
Qualitative differences in induction pans
The key difference between this kitchen utensil in the ferromagnetic properties that endow the bottom of the pan. If you use ordinary dishes, then the stove simply will not work.
If in doubt about the possibility of using cookware for a technological range, it can be easily checked for compliance. If you attach an ordinary magnet to the bottom, it should stick, which means that there is an induction coating for the pan.
Therefore, all glass options, beautiful ceramic crepes and porcelain types are completely unsuitable. Manufacturers choose cast iron or stainless steel for their products. Sometimes among brands and types you can get confused. But among the consumer demand and quality characteristics in the market of pans for induction cookers, their leaders have emerged - these are the French manufacturer Tefal, the German company Woll and Fissler, the Czech company Tescoma.
Varieties of induction pans. Grill for frying
Induction grill pan is made of cast iron or cast aluminum with non-stick coating. They can be of various shapes, their choice depends on the size of the plate itself. A diverse diameter allows you to significantly adjust the energy consumption.
For frying fish, it is better to stay on a fairly spacious rectangular pan. For convenience, the induction pan is often equipped with an extra small handle.
Many consumers recommend the company Lodge (USA), which produces double-sided grill pans. The reviews indicate the convenience of their use for frying and use as a baking sheet for baking pizza.
Fissler offers stainless steel pans. Their difference is in the handle, which, although non-removable, is suitable for ovens.
Pancakes are not lumpy
A cast-iron frying pan for induction cookers is the best option when choosing dishes for frying pancakes. In such models, pens are usually fixed, but reviews indicate their convenience.
Tefal produces aluminum crepes with a non-stick coating of titanium alloys equipped with a thermal spot. The bottom thickness of 4.5 mm allows you not to worry about the quality of the resulting pancakes.
Swiss company Swiss Diamond produces crepe maker with diamond crystals. The dishes, of course, belong to the premium class, but the durability of the coating will not allow it to peel off or deteriorate even when the temperature drops.
Many people prefer that the induction frying pan for frying pancakes has several recesses. According to reviews, in such utensils it is convenient to bake pancakes and make fried eggs. But few companies produce this type of cookware. The Italian company Risoli deserves special attention, the dishes of which have a titanium coating and a rather thick bottom - 8 mm. But leaders such as Tefal, Swiss and Diamond Fissler do not produce induction pans with several recesses.
Asian wok pan
This is not a clean pan, but a wide, deep dish with a convex bottom. It is also possible to fry in such utensils, but it is also very convenient to stew, sauté and cook steamed foods.
Wok difference in a round bottom. Therefore, in order to cook in such a pan on an induction cooker, it is necessary to purchase a model with wok-rings, or additionally purchase an adapted flat bottom for the pan.
When choosing a wok pan for induction cooker models, it is important to pay attention to their composition. Reviews indicate that steel dishes quickly heat up and maintain a sufficiently high temperature, necessary for stewing and frying. But according to the hostesses, cast-iron options are less convenient because they warm up very slowly.
Judging by consumer reviews, the wok induction pan should not be stainless steel. In this case, the cookware has low thermal conductivity, the cooking principle is violated. Non-stick coating is also optional in this type of pans. When exposed to the required high temperatures, it very quickly becomes unusable.
Leaders in the segment of induction pans. German Fissler
The German company Fissler produces premium dishes. The reviews indicate that their pans are distinguished by quality, ergonomic characteristics and a bright design.
The manufacturer’s assortment includes many pans suitable for use on an induction cooker, from a small crepe maker to a roaster and a wok model. But the price of Fissler products starts at 4,000 rubles.
German manufacturer Wool
The main difference between the dishes of this company is in casting any model manually. All dishes are focused on quality, so the induction pan, reviews of which indicate its impeccability, cannot have an affordable price. But the non-stick coating of titanium-ceramic alloys and a bottom thickness of 10 mm quite justify the cost, because the service life of these models is very high.
Tescoma Availability
For more economical purchases, you should pay attention to the Czech company Tescoma. Her products differ not only in moderate prices, but also in excellent quality characteristics, which is confirmed by numerous reviews of the hostesses. When compiling the characteristics, accessibility, the presence of non-stick coating, practicality and external design were taken into account.
Advertised Tefal
Many have heard, thanks to advertising, the French company Tefal. Their products have quite reasonable prices, at the same time any of their dishes can withstand many operations in the kitchen and earned the trust of the housewives, who needed an induction frying pan. Non-stick coating on all models differs and depends on the price category and accessories belonging to a certain type of cooking.
Care Basics
In order for the frying pans for induction cookers to serve their owners for a long time and reliably, it is necessary to observe simple operating rules. Any abrasive cleaners and residual water on the dishes after washing have a negative effect. Consumer experience indicates a significantly longer frying pan life if you wipe it dry before putting it into the cabinet.
When choosing an induction pan, special emphasis is placed on the material of manufacture and the thickness of the bottom. The diameter is also important, but judging by the reviews, even a small aluminum mug is able to heat up on a technological plate.
Frying pans made of steel are safe for cooking, but they can easily be damaged by metal predets. When choosing an aluminum version, extreme temperatures should be avoided.