Hello everyone, and welcome to Xiaoice's life palette! I am your exclusive life colorist @XiaoXiaoice, in the modern fast-paced life, people's needs for kitchen appliances are becoming more and more diverse. As a kitchen appliance that integrates microwave, steam, baking and other functions, the micro-steaming and baking all-in-one machine has gradually attracted the attention of consumers.
However, in the face of many brands and models on the market, many friends are often confused when purchasing: can you really buy a micro-steaming and baking machine? Which brand is better? How to choose the right product for you? This article will answer these questions in detail for you, provide a comprehensive 2024 micro-steaming and baking machine purchase strategy, and recommend some cost-effective household micro-steaming and baking all-in-one machines for your reference.
1. Is the micro-steaming and baking machine worth it? What are the advantages of the micro-steaming and baking machine compared with traditional home appliances?
⭐ Multi-functional integration, saving space and money
The biggest advantage of the micro-steaming and baking machine is the multi-functional integration. Traditional kitchen appliances often require separate microwaves, steamers, and ovens, which not only take up a lot of kitchen space, but also require a higher budget. The micro-steaming and baking machine integrates microwave, steam and baking functions, and only one device is needed to meet a variety of cooking needs, which greatly saves kitchen space and purchase costs.
It would be a great loss if the kitchens in big cities were all occupied by big people like microwave ovens and ovens.
⭐ Efficient, convenient and time-saving
For modern families, time is very precious, after all, except for the time to go to work and sleep and rest every day, there is not much time left for yourself. The multi-functional integration of the micro-steaming and baking machine not only saves space, but also improves cooking efficiency. Whether it's quickly heating leftovers, steaming healthy foods, or baking delicious desserts, the micro-steaming and baking all-in-one machine can do it quickly, so you can spend more time enjoying life.
⭐ Heat evenly to preserve nutrients and flavor
Traditional microwave oven heating food can easily lead to dry food surface and uncooked inside, while the micro-steaming and baking all-in-one machine can make food more evenly heated through steam and baking, retain more nutrients and flavors, and achieve the effect of 1+1>2. The steam function is especially suitable for steaming vegetables, fish and other ingredients to maintain the original flavor of the ingredients.
⭐ Intelligent operation, convenient and fast
"Intelligent" is definitely the key development direction of household appliances in recent years,The familiar Mijia ecological chain is a good example,In the past two years, many micro-steaming and baking machines are equipped with intelligent control panels and APPThe remote control function,The operation is more convenient。 You can remotely control it through the mobile phone APP, whether in the office or on the go, you can easily control the micro-steaming and baking machine at home to prepare food in advance.
Second, the key points of purchasing a micro-steaming and baking machine
☘️ Volume selection
You can't eat too much rice in a big pot, you can't eat enough in a small pot, and the right capacity is the most important! Choose the right capacity according to the number of resident family members and cooking needs, don't blindly pursue large capacity, and don't buy too small for cheap. If you have fewer family members or limited space, such as living alone or living with your other half, a product of about 30L is enough; If you have a large number of people in your home or often need to cook in large volumes, it is recommended to choose products above 50L.
☘️ Detail configuration
The functions of the micro-steaming and baking all-in-one machine are mainly microwave, steam, baking and the air frying function introduced later, and the rest is a combination of these derivative functions. Among them, the core functions of steam and baking performance should be given priority to ensure that it can meet the needs of daily cooking, the microwave oven technology itself is relatively mature, and the manufacturing cost of this piece is not high, so there will be no problems.
Specifically, the configuration that should be focused on is mainly the number of fans, heating elements and air outlet design
(1) The number of fans
The number of fans has a direct impact on the uniformity of the baking and steam functions. The multi-fan design ensures that heat and steam are evenly distributed in the cooking chamber and avoid uneven heating of food. Choosing a multi-fan micro steaming and baking machine can ensure that heat and steam are evenly distributed in the cooking chamber and improve the overall cooking effect. In particular, the dual-fan design significantly increases the efficiency of the steam and baking functions.
(2) Heating element
High-quality heating element material and layout design can not only improve the baking effect, but also choose a micro-steaming and baking machine with a multi-directional heating tube design, which can ensure that the food is heated evenly and improve the baking effect. A high-quality heating element not only improves the baking effect, but also extends the life of the machine.
(3) Air outlet design
The number and design of steam outlets have a great impact on the efficiency and uniformity of the steam function. For example, Yidunpu's 300-hole direct injection steam design, coupled with 2000W high-power steam faster, and then combined with the double wind furnace with 300+ holes of direct injection steam, it is more fierce and uniform than ordinary single-hole and double-hole, ensuring a better cooking effect of food.
☘️ After-sales issues
The weight of the micro-steaming and baking machine itself is relatively heavy, and it is very inconvenient to replace and maintain, especially for those who plan to install the built-in micro-steaming and baking machine, I personally recommend that we give priority to the products of well-known brands, which can not only ensure the quality, but also enjoy better after-sales service. Personally, I recommend choosing among Midea, Yidunpu/Kantar, and brands that have been doing micro-steaming and baking machines for a long time.
☘️ Installation requirements
The installation location and method have a great impact on the use experience of the micro-steaming and baking machine. It is recommended to plan the installation location in advance, ensure that the layout of the power supply and exhaust port is reasonable, and consult customer service in advance to understand the size of the micro-steaming and baking machine, especially the embedded installation to ensure that the cabinet size matches and is well ventilated, so as to avoid failure caused by poor heat dissipation.
It is recommended that the embedded household appliances be selected before the cabinet is made, and after the size is determined, tell the cabinet installation designer that once the cabinet is done and want to change, it will be very troublesome, and even a small change will take a lot of money.
3. Popular cost-effective micro steaming and baking all-in-one machine is recommended
1️⃣ Yidunpu EDC-X3 micro steaming and baking machine
Comprehensive comments: EDC-X3 is a cost-effective product suitable for families of 3-5 people, with a top-level oven configuration, double wind stove + open hearth stove two-in-one, which can greatly improve the performance of steaming, baking, frying and stewing.
In order to ensure that the steam can be quickly and evenly controlled, and the original flavor of the ingredients can be maintained, 300+ air outlets are added on the back, and double-layer steaming can be realized.
2000W high-power rapid output of surging steam, coupled with the combination of back heating element + double fan can achieve heat/steam can be diffused more evenly and quickly, and the double fan stove can also be linked with the heating tube to achieve double-layer baking, making cookies These are more efficient. The upper and lower heating pipes are independently temperature controlled, and the details can be controlled and adjusted according to different ingredients. In addition, the machine has a patented innovative residual water drain that solves the problem of bacteria growing in the residual water of the steamer, making it a good choice if you are concerned about steam cooking and baking.
2️⃣ Daewoo WZK03 (DAEWOO) Micro Steaming and Grilling Machine
Comprehensive comments: Daewoo WZK03 micro steaming and baking all-in-one machine design is fashionable and compact, the surface is made of a large area of white, and the overall look is a bit like a piece of white qiao. The interactive screen in the middle uses TFT true color screen, instead of the general black and white screen, and the texture is also good. Heating pipes are added on the back, top and bottom, the temperature field is uniform and stable, and the color of the barbecue is relatively uniform.
3️⃣松下NN-DS37PW 23升家用微蒸烤一体机
Comprehensive comments: Panasonic NN-DS37PW is a more typical 23L model, the power of steam and baking is relatively low, these two functions are slightly worse, but the microwave configuration is similar to the mid-range model, and the price is relatively cheap. It is suitable for those who focus on using microwave ovens, steam and baking requirements.
4️⃣ Midea's R7 Boundless Full Embedding 70L Full Inverter Micro Steaming
Comprehensive comments: Midea's R7 micro-steaming and baking all-in-one machine has a large capacity of 70L and full frequency conversion technology, which is Midea's current product. The full inverter technology enables a more uniform heating effect and ensures the cooking quality of the food. The edgeless inlay design is not only beautiful, but also easy to clean. Its steaming, roasting, and microwave functions are all excellent, especially when baking large pieces of meat, which can keep the meat tender and juicy.
Youmei's gold-lettered signboard endorsement, at the same time, it is boundless embedded, can be perfectly embedded, and after installation, it is tightly seamless, and the overall beauty is beautiful, if you want to make an open kitchen without open flames, this can be considered.
5️⃣ CASDON 52L Embedded Micro Steaming
Overall Comments: This product is especially suitable for families who need to cook in large volumes or people who like to hold parties. Its top-down + back-to-back triple baking tube design ensures that food is heated evenly, especially when baking bread and pastries.
The total capacity of 52L is large enough to bake a large amount of food at the same time, and the built-in design also makes the kitchen more tidy and beautiful. The installation process is more complicated and requires professionals to install, so be sure to communicate in advance to ensure that there is an installation environment before starting.
Fourth, the micro-steaming and baking machine commonly used recipes to share
The micro-steaming and baking machine is not only powerful, but also very convenient to use. Here are a few commonly used recipes to make it easy for you to get started and make delicious dishes.
❤ Steamed fish
Ingredients: 1 fresh fish, ginger slices, green onions, salt, cooking wine, steamed fish soy sauce
Steps:
Clean the fish, remove the internal organs, and make a few cuts on the fish.
Spread salt and cooking wine on the fish body, add ginger slices and green onions and marinate for 15 minutes.
Place the fish in the steaming tray of the micro-steaming and grilling machine, select the steamed fish function, and steam for about 15 minutes.
Take out the steamed fish, drizzle with steamed fish soy sauce, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and enjoy.
❤ Grilled chicken wings
Ingredients: chicken wings, salt, pepper, honey, light soy sauce, minced garlic
Steps:
Wash the chicken wings and make a few cuts on the chicken wings to make it easier to taste.
Place the chicken wings in a bowl, add salt, pepper, light soy sauce and minced garlic and marinate for 1 hour.
The marinated chicken wings are placed on a baking tray in the micro-steaming machine and brushed with a layer of honey.
Choose the baking function and bake for about 20 minutes until the chicken wings are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the grilled chicken wings, serve on a plate, and serve.
❤ Steamed eggs
Ingredients: 2 eggs, water, salt, chopped green onion, light soy sauce
Steps:
Crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt and water to taste, and beat well.
Pour the egg mixture into a heatproof container, cover with plastic wrap and poke a few small holes with a toothpick.
Place the container in the micro-steaming and baking machine, select the steamed egg function, and steam for about 10 minutes.
Remove the steamed egg custard, sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve.
❤ Roasted sweet potatoes
Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes
Steps:
Wash the sweet potatoes and wipe the surface dry.
Place the sweet potatoes in the baking tray of the micro-steaming and baking machine, select the baking function, and bake for about 40 minutes.
Remove the roasted sweet potatoes, cool them slightly and peel them before serving.
❤ Steamed dumplings
Ingredients: Appropriate amount of quick-frozen dumplings, or wrap them yourself
Steps:
Place the quick-frozen dumplings on the steaming tray of the micro-steaming and baking machine.
Select the steaming function and steam for about 15 minutes.
Take out the steamed dumplings and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.
5. Summary
As a multi-functional artifact of modern kitchen, the micro-steaming and baking machine integrates a variety of cooking functions, which greatly facilitates home cooking. Through the recommendation and purchase strategy of this article of Xiaoice, I hope to help you better understand the micro-steaming and baking machine and choose the right products for yourself. If you have any other questions or experience sharing, please leave a message in the comment area. Thanks for watching, and look forward to seeing you in the next installment of the Life Palette!