Sous vide cooking may seem like a new trend among TV chefs, but it has actually been around since 1974 when it became popular at the Restaurant Troisgros in France. Sous vide cooking involves sealing food in a bag, removing as much air as possible, and cooking it to a precise temperature in a water bath. Anova is one company that offers precision cookers for home use, including the Anova Precision Cooker Nano.
The Anova Precision Cooker Nano is a smart-enabled device that measures 32cms high and less than 8cms wide, making it easy to handle. It is made from stainless steel and is IX7 water and splash resistant. The device can be controlled using the buttons on the Nano or the Anova Culinary App for iOS or Android.
To begin, users need to seal their food in a plastic bag and ensure that it is sealed and won’t leak. The Anova vacuum sealer bags are a helpful accessory for the best performance. Once the food is sealed, users attach the cooker to a pot filled with water and add the bagged food to the pot. The clamp attached to the cooker clamps on to the pot, ensuring that it won’t topple. Users need a deep pot that’s large enough for the cooker to extend into.
The device features a bright display that shows the temperature and cook time, allowing users to easily increase or decrease the cooking time manually. The LED status light on the middle of the body of the cooker indicates cooking progress, heating up, or reaching the desired temperature and displays an error code if the water level is too low.
While the Anova Precision Cooker Nano is easy to set up and store, users may not use it more than a couple of times a week. The vacuum sealer accessory would be essential to avoid spoiling food if used more frequently. However, the results after a little practice are excellent, leaving food looking succulent and ready for finishing on a grill-pan or BBQ.
Sous vide Egg Bites and ‘cold’ brew coffee are popular among enthusiasts, but the Anova Precision Cooker Nano is a fun accessory for the kitchen that anyone who enjoys good food, cooked perfectly, can appreciate.
