{"id":22351,"date":"2023-08-16T15:34:17","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T13:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houno.com\/?p=22351"},"modified":"2025-02-17T13:30:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T12:30:07","slug":"combi-oven-as-your-multipurpose-kitchen-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houno.com\/en\/combi-oven-as-your-multipurpose-kitchen-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Combi oven as your multipurpose kitchen equipment\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It is rather obvious from the name that a combi oven combines<\/em> cooking methods. The versatility of combining convection, steam and humidity functionalities opens a world of possibilities and even the chance to save space by replacing other kitchen appliances.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Combi ovens can be used for a variety of cooking techniques including roasting, baking, grilling, steaming, panfrying and even sous-vide cooking. This versatility makes the combi an ideal choice for commercial kitchens. Additionally, this combination of multiple cooking functions in one piece of equipment can save you time, energy, and money on equipment costs. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Convection and combi modes<\/strong> <\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Roasting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Roasting in a combi oven is a great way to cook large quantities of meat, poultry and vegetables quickly and efficiently. You can benefit from the combi oven’s humidity function to help keep the food moist during cooking and the combination of convection and steam will create the Maillard reaction needed for the browning the surface for a flavourful crust.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Panfrying<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Using the right heat-transferring trays such as Imperial\u00ae<\/strong><\/a>, you can achieve similar results in a combi oven compared to cooking food in a hot pan. And the result is often a healthier product, as less oil is needed to get the same crispy texture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Air-frying<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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By using a perforated tray or steam fry basket<\/strong><\/a>, the combi oven can circulate hot air around the food, helping to create a crispy texture similar to air-frying. This can be a convenient and even a healthier way to cook certain foods in a commercial kitchen setting. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Grilling<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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By using a grilling pan or tray<\/strong><\/a>, the combi oven can create the signature grill marks and charred flavour that are characteristic of grilling in a very efficient way.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Braising<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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While this method is traditionally done on the stovetop or in the oven, it is also possible to braise in a combi oven. By using a 60 mm Imperial\u00ae tray<\/a><\/strong>, the combi oven can create a flavourful and tender dish with minimal effort. The combination of dry heat and steam in the combi oven can also help to keep the meat or vegetables moist and tender during the braising process. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Au gratin<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Using the combi oven’s steam mode helps to cook your au gratin elements evenly and keep them tender, while the convection mode at the end creates a crispy and golden-brown topping. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A combi oven makes it easy to revitalise pre-prepared food to a perfect state before serving. This time-efficient method is ideal in the combi oven as your temperature control will ensure that your product reaches a safe internal temperature, and your HACCP files will document this.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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