Polaris pressure cooker test: pot, brew!

Who doesn’t know what a pressure cooker is?! Do not think of pressure cookers, which our grandmothers and mothers took out of the depths of the closet only on holidays – for the sake of the chłodnik. This is a modern electronic device which can simplify a housewife’s life, halve the cooking time and make it easier.

Polaris pressure cooker – automatic device with a set of programs. Cooking in it goes with increased pressure, without access to air, but the temperature is quite gentle – 110-115 degrees.

This means that food is cooked as gently as possible, retaining all of its healthy properties, natural flavor and aroma.

For adherents of healthy eating there is another positive point: you can cook without adding oil, in its own juice of products ideal for diet diets .

The most notable advantages of pressure cookers – fast cooking and no need to participate in the cooking. All you have to do is put the required ingredients in, select the program and press the “Start” button.

Functionality

The pressure, temperature and duration of the brew can be set in 6 different cooking programs: Soup, Rice, Porridge, Meat, Poultry, Pulses/Bone-in-Bone Meat.

You can adjust the time settings by pressing the “cooking time” button or you can independently program up to 90 minutes. Here’s an example of a ready-to-use time setting: peas will be ready in 40 minutes., Meat soup for 25, poultry for 15, rice for 10.

Cooked food can be reheated with an auxiliary mode max duration of this function is 24 hours .

Management

Clear display. Very useful is the possibility to change the cooking time in 1 minute increments. There is a function “Timer”, it serves to delay the start of cooking time from 1 to 24 hours.

The control panel is in American.

Safety

You cook food in pressure cookers at 40-70 kPa. The electronic device maintains necessary pressure for the chosen program, in case of its increase the safety valve bleeding is triggered.

Safety system with automatic shut-off in case of overheating symbol “E” on display . There is a safety sensor: in case of electronic failure it shuts down the appliance.

The design of

Above all, supports the safety topic. Metal body, with comfortable plastic carrying handles, lid with special locking system, safe handle protected from heat .

Appearance is simple but attractive: nice smooth metal surfaces, large, easy to read display with a nice blue backlight.

The stylistics of the appliance are universal and will fit well in almost any kitchen interior.

Supplied with

Non-stick five-liter bowl with printed scale for accurate dosage, measuring cup, measuring spoons teaspoon, table , recipe book.

Impressions

An electric pressure cooker should cook faster, so during the test we decide to choose recipes that usually require a lot of time.

Buckwheat porridge with mushrooms

Let’s start with the classics. Such porridge usually takes me at least 1.5 hours, and how much hassle is it: slow boiling, then simmering in the oven!.. Wouldn’t it go faster or easier??

I get cereals, mushrooms, onions, water and oil. I choose to cook porridge according to the principles of a healthy diet and do not fry anything, although it is possible to do this directly in the pressure cooker with the lid open.

I put my food in, close the lid, turn it counterclockwise, and courageously press the “Porridge” button. After 4 minutes time of pressure inside the device the display shows cooking time – 25 minutes – and the countdown starts.

The kitchen is quiet: no noticeable sounds or smells! What goes on inside? I’m melting together with my porridge and I’m drawn to peek under the lid as a matter of habit. But 25 minutes go by unnoticed.

I turn the lid and wait for the pressure to be released, then I get amazed at the flavors coming out. What a magical smell!

When porridge comes in front of my eyes, I get convinced that it is just as good: crumbly and fragrant, just the way it should be. Taste great! And the main thing is that it’s quick and almost hassle-free.

Pea soup with smoked meat

Another “long” dish it takes me about 1.5-2 hours to cook it .

I put smoked ribs, potatoes, onions, carrots, peas in halves pre-soaked for 2 hours and a bouquet of spices and herbs.

Since I have a large family, I usually cook a lot, and in this case, too, I did not try to be small: I took products for 4 liters of soup.

Then strictly according to the instructions, I select the “Soup” mode the default setting is 25 minutes . , I add 10 more minutes., Using the “cooking time” function. I close the lid and quietly leave the kitchen.

When the program finishes, I open the lid and depressurize it. Again I marvel at the mouth-watering aromas. The soup is really good, with a creamy texture and not too thick, but it tastes really good!

Pilaf with meat

Another race against time. Can you make a good pilaf without spending the usual 2-2.5 hours?

I layered the pork, shredded carrots, chopped onions, then my favorite spices: cumin, turmeric, pepper, barberry. I put steamed long-grain rice on top and pour water on it all one finger higher than the rice . I close the lid until the pin sinks and set manually cooking time function time 45 min.

When the program finishes, I open the lid and see that the fragrant, shimmering, cheerful golden hues of the food is ready! The rice is crumbly, the meat tender, everything is infused with playful flavors and just melts in my mouth!

As a hostess, I dream of combining the incompatible: to spend a minimum of time in the kitchen, but every day to pamper the home with a different delicacy. The Polaris pressure cooker will help me do just that. It’s indispensable for cooking porridge, pilaf, side dishes of cereals. She works, and I have a reputation as a great cook!