Induction Hobs – Is It Worth All The Hype?
Induction hobs are the entire range today; stylish, modern, clean and fast. It has become a must-have in a modern luxury German kitchen like the minimalist handleless white doors. Your kitchen designer should be able to tell you everything you need to know about the suitability of induction for your design. For now, I’ll list some pros and cons below:
Pros
– It is so easy to clean! Gone are the days of disassembling an intricate series of circular rings, plates, and metal racks after every meal. The combination of grease and oil residue on the stainless steel base of the hob makes it almost impossible to clean without streaks (not ideal in a contemporary kitchen), not to mention all the pointy parts that always seem to go through the cleaning cloth and impale you. hands!
With induction hobs, all you need to do is spray some cleaning product, clean, dry, and have a beautiful black mirror on your countertop. Some models fit flat and flush with the counter and are the easiest to keep clean. Others may have a slightly beveled or stainless steel frame and require a bit more effort to maintain.
– It is as efficient as gas, if not more. It is true that in the past induction technology did not live up to expectations, but time has given us a versatile and fully functional cooking zone. I speak from personal experience that with the touch of a button (instead of turning a greasy knob) you can bring a skillet from a simmer to a simmer instantly. Some induction hobs also incorporate a booster feature that concentrates all the energy from the magnets under a pot, so it boils much faster.
– It’s safer. Nothing in the kitchen is more dangerous than an open flame (except maybe a set of dull knives!) And with an induction hob this risk is completely eliminated.
– If you do not have a gas supply in your home, you no longer need to house a heavy large bottle, the induction connects to the electrical network and you are ready to create the perfect omelette.
– Some of the newer models have no zones, which means you can place the pan anywhere. This also has the advantage of heating the entire bottom of the fish pot or broiler pan; Perfect for making salsa!
– All induction hobs are equipped with a child safety lock so that little ones cannot accidentally activate them.
Cons
– The nature of induction means you have to change all of your pots or buy an induction hob converter, but to be honest, if you are looking to install a new cooker, all of your pots are likely so old that they need to be replaced. as much as its original kitchen. Ask your family and friends for induction-compatible containers as a gift; Helpful tip, cook them their favorite treats as a thank you.
– It is not seen that the heating is on as with gas. However, with certain induction hobs there is a slight hum when the magnets are activated, giving you some indication. Usually you will also find some kind of indicator light or icon (if your board has a display) that will tell you which ones are active. Also as a safety measure, the zones of an induction hob only work when a magnetic connection is made with a frying pan.
– Cooking with a wok is not as effective. Little can compare to the scorching heat of using a wok on a gas wok ring. The flame spreads down the sides of the wok, giving you full heat that is great for practicing your chef’s knack of tossing vegetables without using a spatula. There are a couple of solutions on the market when it comes to induction compatible woks. Some manufacturers have introduced a dedicated wok domino, which consists of a rectangular induction hob with a submerged bowl-shaped notch into which a specific induction wok fits. The downside to this design is that you can only use that pan with that wok. The other solution uses a circular metal support that sits between the flat induction of the wok itself. It is not recommended for vigorous shaking and tossing ingredients, to say the least.
– Safety, it should be noted that an induction hob could cause interference with pacemakers and, therefore, it is advisable that people with one do not use an induction hob.
There you have it, a brief overview of induction hobs that I hope will help you choose the right appliance for your beautiful new kitchen.