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WHAT IS THE TEFAL MULTICOOK ADVANCED 45-IN-1?
Taking the premise of a slow cooker and combining it with a host of functions
And smart design, the 45-in-1 is much more of a intelligent kitchen gadget than its
unassuming exterior reveals.
It includes a micro-computerised chip which helps it to recognise distinct
Ingredients, and a micro pressure valve to help lock flavours.
In Addition, It cooks in a patented spherical pot, which can be made with a multi-layered
Aluminium core for better heat distribution and consistent results. This
Means it can handle everything from cooking rice, porridge and stews to
Making yogurt, soup and desserts.
Thoughtful features aside, it is simply one of the best-value multi-cookers
Around, boasting 45 manual and automatic programme combinations (17 and
28 respectively). With a price of #89.99, this works out to approximately #2 per
programme.
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Depth-wise, the 45-in-1 is pretty large -- about the size of an average
breadmaker. However, it is not as tall, so could easily slot under wall cabinets.
It's light, too, including an ingenious carry handle, so moving it around is a
breeze.
While the mainly white-plastic exterior is less than appealing, the top of this
Machine is where all the action occurs.
Here, you'll find a silver control pad with eight buttons: one to change it on; a
Menu button to scroll through auto programmes (Baking, Soup, Steam, Stew,
Pilaf/Risotto, Pasta, Bread rising and Reheat); three buttons for toggling
Above this is a lid release, which you press to show a cauldron-like cooking
pot. It's clearly marked cup measurements (these correspond to the
Measuring cup that's included) and a capacity of up to 20 portions.
Two strands have also been included, which make scooping out or stirring
Soup and rice simpler, plus there is a steam basket that fits on top of the main
cooking bowl. Handily, the inner lid can be removed for cleaning, as can the
valve. The bowl, inner lid, cup and spoons are all dishwasher-safe.
There are not a huge amount of recipes included with the machine, but there's
Enough to get an idea of its capabilities. We began by making One Pot Penne
Bolognese, adding oil, garlic, onion and minced beef to the bowl and
Selecting Crust/Fry for Vegetables.
We cooked this for 12 minutes with the lid open, stirring it occasionally, then
Eight minutes with the lid closed.
The mince and onions were well browned, but not dry or overcooked. Next,
We added pasata, red wine, water and pasta to the bowl prior to cooking on the
Stew setting for Meat for 30 minutes. The resulting pasta dish was delicious,
With soft penne and plenty of rich sauce.
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Then we decided to try the Raspberry and Blueberry Sponge. Removing the
Mixing the sponge batter individually, we poured this over the fruit before
Replacing the bowl at the machine. Selecting the Dessert function at 140C, we
Baked it for 30 minutes.
At this point a skewer came out slightly damp still, so we baked for a few
More minutes prior to removing the bowl and turning the cake out. The
Finished cake was golden brown with a layer of company stewed fruit and a fluffy
Sponge below, though its rounded shape was a little unconventional.
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We steamed some asparagus with the steaming basket with water in
The bowl and the Steam programme for veggies.
Which might have been reduced since the steamed asparagus was a little
overcooked.
Finally, we tried making risotto with Arborio rice, shallots, wine, stock and
mushrooms. Adding them into the bowl in the suggested equivalent cup
Proportions, we picked the automatic Pilaf/Risotto function.
Since the machine adapts the time to the ingredients in the bowl, it didn't
Display the cooking length.
Took around 45 minutes.
While the rice was well cooked, the grains were fluffy Instead of creamy and
There was little in the means of sauce. At the bottom of the bowl, some of those
Rice had crisped and browned -- ideal for paella, but not risotto.
Clean-up was easy, however, since all the pieces are dishwasher-safe.
Washing the bowl and accessories hand was also straightforward.
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Slow-cooking fans and time-poor families alike will find many reasons to
Love the 45-in-1. Reheat, Delay Start and Keep Warm functions mean it's
Everything a slow cooker should be and more. Additionally, it includes other
Programmes a keen cook will be happy to experiment with -- such as
yogurt.
While one or two functions involve a little trial-and-error for the desired
Results, and a time estimate on the rice programme would have been
Welcome, for the most part this machine performed very well.
VERDICT
A great-value buy with plenty of features. If you are looking to make more of
Your meal times then the Tefal MultiCook Advanced 45-in-1 multi-cooker is a
smart upgrade.
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