Product Review: Multo
Disclosure: I was given this product in exchange for this post. All opinions here are my own.
Cooking Pal’s Multo does it all. It chops, blends, mixes, and cooks. Because of its multi-functionality, this tool can replace multiple pots and pans. As if that isn’t enough, the cleaning mode on this machine will reduce washing in the long run.
In the words of Chef Jamie, who works at Cooking Pal, the Multo makes it “nice and easy” to cook and clean. It’s a one stop shop: a singular machine with more than fifteen functionalities.
The accompanying accoutrements are well thought out, such as the three quart mixing bowl with handles you can hold while hot, and the corresponding lid that has a small measuring cup on top. Thanks to a small groove, the spatula doubles as a tool to pick up the simmering basket as you cook.
Additionally, what you are using to cook with (Ex. Tray or bowl) doubles as a layer between the double sided blade (sharp and dull) and what it is you are cooking.
The heat steaming tray fits into Multo on top, making it simple to cook multiple things at once. For instance, you can place vegetables in Multo’s basket and salmon in the tray simultaneously to save time creating your meal. The whisk is removable and fits directly on the blade, perfect for creating whipping cream or egg whites.
A built-in scale makes measuring a piece of cake (pun intended) while turbo mode helps with chopping. The steam mode is designed to use the accompanying strainer. It’s as if every single nuance and kitchen issue has a solution in the Multo.
Furthermore, if there are safety concerns in mind, Mulo has it covered. For instance, the safety element on the bowl is innovative. – there is an indent in its lid to stop liquid from boiling over. Also, the spatula has a circle like architecture so the blade won’t hit it while you’re stirring.
Arguably one of the most important accessories is the tablet, aka the Hub. This is what Chef Jamie dubbed as the “brain” behind setup. “The Hub is centralized unit of the kitchen,” he explained. As of now, the Multo can only be operated on the Hub. Moving forward, users may be able to operate with the phone app. Currently, users can only monitor cooking with the app.
There are two different modes to use the Multo: Manual, where one can preprogram recipes or guided, where all recipes are preset. For the latter of the two, all you need to do is follow the recipe step by steps, as all steps are preprogrammed. Once you are on a step, simply click “start” to complete it.
The different types of recipes include basic ones, family favorites, side dishes, and type of diet (Ex Keto or Vegan). For the manual mode, there are several features: Steam, sauté, scale, keep warm, knead, and clean.
One thing to keep in mind is that the sauté mode does not replace a frying pan. In other words, it will not create an evenly coated finish for meatballs. However, that mode can be used for ingredients such as vegetables or shrimp.
The four different elements that are programmed to cook recipes are time, temperature, speed of blade, and rotation of the blade.
For those that want flexibility, not to worry: recipes can be adaptable. Users can edit a recipe with the pencil icon. Create your own recipes and dishes by changing the temperature, cooking time, and speeds from 1–10. Note: you can’t go higher than speed 3 unless you are in chop mode, which can go up to speed 10.
Chef Jamie compared the Multo to the Thermomix but clarified that it is “not a pressure cooker” but instead is a “mix between a stove and Vitamix”. He added, “In Europe, we’ve been using [tools like this] for quite a long time.”
I had the privilege of doing a live cooking demo with Chef Jamie. He has been a chef for16 years, and worked for Weber for 10 of those years. This brought him to Japan, where he now resides. After a four year gig teaching children how to cook, he joined Cooking Pal where he has been for one and a half years.
Chef Jamie was patient, cheerful, and flexible, not judging me too hard (I hope) for using canned tomatoes vs fresh. The dish we created was spaghetti and shrimp, which noticeably used far less pots and pans. My only regret was not taking a photo using the Multo’s built in camera.
To learn more about Multo, click here.
