Aris The Original SimmerMat Heat Diffuser
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Product Info
When it comes to making silky sauces, hearty casseroles and decadent chocolate mousse, a consistent cooking surface is key. The SimmerMat is a handy, neat heat diffuser that sits on top of your cooking plate, evenly distributing the heat to create a perfectly controlled cooking temperature.
- Heat diffuser plate that fits on top of your cooking surface to create an evenly distributed heat source
- Controls the temperature for long slow cooking
- Can be used on any cooking surface
- Ideal for cooking soups, casseroles, rice, oatmeal, milk desserts, sauces, melting chocolate, toffee, chutney, pickles, relishes and hot drinks
- Simply bring your food to temperature, remove the pot from the stove and turn down the heat, then place the SimmerMat over the heat source and position the pot on top of the mat and put a lid on to retain moisture
- For glass, ceramic or induction cookers, place the mat on the cooking surface points down
- For gas, electric or solid fuel cookers, place the mat on the cooking surface points up
- Made from zero carbon steel, a higher specification than mild steel, which conducts heat better and doesn't produce any carbon gas when heated
- Dishwasher safe
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Specifications
- Dimensions: 20.5cm x 20.5cm x 0.2cm
Features
- Heat Source: Gas, Electric, Induction, Ceramic Glass
Care Instructions
- Never preheat the SimmerMat
- Never leave the SimmerMat on the heated element without a pot on top
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.5 out of 5 stars from 212 reviews
202 out of 212 people would recommend this product
Extremely good product
Review by Anonymous on 9 July 2015
After having searched for a SimmerMat everywhere for a gas stove, I found it on Yuppiechef. It is a very good product and works perfectly if you follow the instructions. With gas one can never simmer food at a very low heat, and with this product I am now able to simmer casseroles, etc without any problems.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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No more burnt food!
Review by Nirvana J. on 28 July 2015
I purchased this product to use with my induction cooker because the settings are finicky and it's almost impossible to simmer over low temperatures (because the cooker cycles on and off). I've burnt a great many things, before using this mat! I was able to slow simmer a lamb curry to perfection with this on my induction cooker. I've also used it on my gas stove during load shedding and it worked great then as well. You really have to use it at low temperatures though. The reason for only giving it 4 stars is because it warped (bowed up in the middle) a bit when I increased the temperature a bit- I think if you need to increase the temperature you would have to remove the mat (it gets blazing hot!) and place the pot directly on the plate, bring the food back up to the desired temperature, lower the temperature, remove the pot, put the mat back on the plate and then put the pot back on. I have managed to warp it back into shape since. I think some sort of handle or hook to remove the mat from the cooker would also have been useful- it made my oven gloves smoke! Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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Well worth buying
Review by EVADNE Q. on 9 May 2015
Using the simmer mat on the gas hob has been a huge success. I was able to simmer soup and a stew without having to constantly stir to avoid it catching on the bottom. A worthwhile purchase.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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Excellent buy
Review by Jonathon S. on 15 July 2015
Does what it says. Works well on gas. Even enables me to use my non induction pots on my induction cooker.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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Does the job...
Review by Morea P. on 6 August 2015
I bought this item on recommendation of the assistant in Le Creuset outlet. The diffuser should be used to distribute the heat for non-stick pots and pans particularly to prolong their life. This product works well and does what it's supposed to. Well pleased.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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A great buy!
Review by Gabrielle C. on 28 June 2016
I am new to gas stoves, but have been wondering about how to simmer and cook at low temperatures, so when I heard about the simmer mat, I decided that it was definitely worth a try. I used it to simmer butternut soup last night to allow the butternut to cook through and it worked fantastically. I reduced the heat to very low and the soup continued to simmer along beautifully. Even after I turned off the gas, the soup stayed hot for a very long time and no burnt butternut in sight!
I was initially intimidated by the warnings on the packaging to do this and not do that, but it was really straightforward to use and worked fantastically! I'm looking forward to using it a lot more now! Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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A must have in any kitchen
Review by Hester C. on 19 July 2015
No more burnt sauces, soups etc. Love this product for the purpose is serves. Let it cool down before removing it from the plate to prevent burns.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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Extremely happy
Review by Chandos S. on 13 November 2015
I recently changed to a gas stove from a solid plate electric stove. Some of my ceramic pots could therefore not be used on the gas stove. I recently made a meal in my ceramic Tagine on my gas stove using this simmer mat. I was very impressed. Every gas stove owner should invest in one of these mats.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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It's a star in my Kitchen
Review by Muriel F. on 11 December 2015
I have a glass top stove and no matter how careful I am, my 'pap' always burns, I have used this item once so far and it works beautifully, lovely slow cooked pap, and NO burned bottom, pot thus easier to clean as well.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
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Don't know how I managed before them :)
Review by Jackie B. on 23 July 2015
Slow down my gas hob burners fantastically!! I was never able to really "simmer" before I bought them!
And once the gas is turned off - retain the heat beautifully! They were expensive but so worth it!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
This product works extremely well
Review by Karin N. on 23 July 2015
I have been looking for a decent simmer mat for some time now and delighted that I have found this product. It works extremely well and I can really recommend it.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Perfect for my gas hob
Review by Belinda D. on 24 July 2015
As someone new to cooking with gas, this simmer mat works beautifully to avoid scorching my food. The heat is evenly distributed under the pot so that there are no hot spots.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Small, but effective!
Review by Nick A. on 29 July 2015
Don't be deceived by how thin this diffuser is. At first I thought it may buckle on my gas hob, but I was wrong. It works extremely well and what's more, it has a small hole in it so it can be hung up. That way it doesn't end up buried in a drawer and forgotten.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Brilliant product
Review by Francisca D. on 19 August 2015
Was surprised that such a simple thing could make life so much easier. Works brilliantly on the gas and I can now actually simmer food instead of boil the whole time.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Top of the class diffuser
Review by Blanche S. on 21 August 2015
I have been looking for a quality heat diffuser for my gas stove for a long time. What a relief when I found just what I needed from my favourite on-line shop. It works like a dream and no more burnt custard!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Essential if you cook on gas
Review by Louise V. on 6 October 2015
When I first saw the advert for the SimmerMat, I was a little dubious about it. However, after a friend recommended it very highly, I bought it and now would not do without it. I have used it when cooking curry, and it kept the pot at the most gentle of simmers - not generally possible on gas. It also works like a charm to slowly fry onions - they caramelise, without burning.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Useful, efficient product
Review by Kate B. on 16 November 2015
I recently bought this heat diffuser and am surprised by how often I have already needed to use. it. It works really well on my gas hob and has stopped casseroles and sauces sticking or burning on the bottom of my pots.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Does the trick!
Review by Paola H. on 16 November 2015
This diffuser is exactly what I've needed for a long time when it comes to trying to simmer food gently on a gas stove. Even the lowest setting keeps things on the boil, normally, but this does the trick!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
It works
Review by Paloma W. on 3 December 2015
I was a little sceptical about if the Simmer Mat would work or not on my gas stove, but it works like a charm. I have only used it to make custard so far, but no more burned pan bottoms. Looking forward to use it in winter to simmer soups.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
A great buy!
Review by Anonymous on 10 December 2015
Having a gas hob, I struggle to prevent food from burning when it needs to cook for longer. But no more! With the Aris Simmer Mat, I am able to keep my food gently simmering for as long as necessary. This is a great asset to have in the kitchen.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Great little product
Review by Anita F. on 11 December 2015
I had a simmer mat years ago but it was lost in various moves so I was delighted to find this one at Yuppiechef. I will be using it on gas in the future but at the moment it is excellent for simmering on my rather uncontrollable Defy solid plate stove.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Exactly what I needed
Review by Ingrid M. on 15 December 2015
Being able to simmer on gas has proven a bit challenging this past year, however, with my recent purchase of the SimmerMat it does exactly what I need it to do. My food can simmer perfectly without scorching at the bottom. Definitely worth purchasing another.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Great product!
Review by Madelein S. on 17 December 2015
I have been searching everywhere for a heat diffuser since we bought a gas stove. A lot of retailers didn't even know that such a thing existed. I was so excited when I received it and started using it the very same day. I was pleasantly surprised! I made a meat stew that required long and slow cooking and it worked great. After the meat and onions were browned, I added the stock, put the simmermat under the pot and reduced the heat to low. The dish simmered for almost 2 hours and I was able to forget about it. I love it, will definitely order a second one so that I can slow-cook more than one dish simultaneously. Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
An excellent product
Review by Gillian B. on 30 December 2015
I am really pleased with the simmermat. I use it with the points down on my ceramic top stove which does not simmer to my satisfaction even on the lowest heat. By putting the new simmermat in place after the initial browning etc. I can safely leave the pot to quietly simmer without fear of burning.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
A well worth purchase
Review by Gaynor B. on 26 January 2016
I've been battling to get my food to simmer on the gas hob. I purchased a number of different diffusers but none of them worked properly. I very recently purchased the Aris Simmer Mat and what an absolute pleasure! I highly recommended this product.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
BEST BUY EVER
Review by Antoinette P. on 2 February 2016
This product is the answer to my slow-cooking prayers. I can now cook on my gas stove at VERY low temperatures and have just made the best caramelized sautéed onions ever. Just 2 things to remember: 1. turn the heat down after you put the diffuser plate on; and 2. it stays very warm for a very long time so do not touch it with bare hands or you'll jump! I love this product. I'm glad I ordered two. Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Excellent product
Review by Christina A. on 16 February 2016
This is the answer to my simmering needs! I was just getting so fed up with my gas stove thinking I should never have gone gas and then I found this product! I have been blown away by this product and will recommend it to anyone that sometimes just want something to slowly simmer on the stove top.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Excellent product
Review by Janine G. on 9 April 2016
I am very impressed with how well the simmer mat works. I have a gas hob and was never successful at simmering curries, stews, etc. They always cooked too quickly and stuck to the bottom of the pot or burned. This product has revolutionised my cooking and I would highly recommend it.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Simmer Mat
Review by Paul H. on 26 April 2016
Great product indeed, thinner than I expected but it has already proved useful for sauces and other items that we need to keep simmering. I cannot find the guarantee period anywhere but as it is a simple item I expect it to last years and year. Fantastic service and delivery from Yuppie Chef as always. Totally 1st world. Thank you. A must have for gas stoves.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Essential for any gas stove
Review by Charlene D. on 16 May 2016
This mat works incredibly well - can't do without it. Make sure to read the instructions on how to use it. (Only place it over the flame once you want to turn your food down to simmer etc.) Its sturdy, black metal makes it look like it came with the stove as well, and it truly is an essential for any gas stove owner - simmers like a treat!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Great product
Review by Ans H. on 19 May 2016
I am very happy with this product as it works extremely well. The food simmers very gently and does not dry out or burn as has happened before even when I cooked on the lowest setting on the electric stove. I definitely recommend it.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Gas top cooking takes on a whole new functionality
Review by Neena R. on 30 May 2016
I bought the simmer mat for my Mom (for Mother's Day) who prefers to cook on gas. I have watched her struggle with the lower temperatures on the gas stove top. There are dishes that would stick on the bottom of her pot before, which now are cooked with ease and no stick. She says it's the best :). It has changed her life. It's a must if you have a gas stove.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Most effective
Review by Adéle B. on 31 May 2016
I hardly ever cook without my SimmerMat when making my, by now, famous ragu. Soups, stews, any and all slightly longer cooking time becomes so much easier on my gas stove. I love this little one, it is every cent worth and more!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
"Must have" if you have a gas stove...
Review by Rain M. on 31 May 2016
It's worth its weight in gold... We use it a lot for long, slow simmers - but most often where we need something to carry on heating or cooking on a controlled or residual heat - melting chocolate, making caramel...
If you haven't got one - get it - its the best money you'll spend in a long, long time :-)
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Works very well
Review by GABRIELE V. on 1 June 2016
Always wondering how to get a proper simmer function on gas and induction stoves, I found this little gadget by chance and am very happy now to be able to simmer meals without standing next to the stove.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Very efficient!
Review by Louella V. on 2 June 2016
This little SimmerMat is really very effective when wanting to do slow cooking without worrying about burning for example, a stew or soup making! Follow instructions as given - will not disappoint!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Excellent
Review by Dorothea D. on 9 June 2016
This SimmerMat really works very well on my gas hob. I am now able to achieve the very slow simmer I needed for good oxtail, soups, stews and for re-heating custards, etc. Glad I purchased two!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
This product works great!!
Review by Anonymous on 25 June 2016
I am so very happy with my product as this is my second product I bought last week and have been using them all the time when I cook the rice and stews on simmer and not one of my dishes got burnt.
The price is worth it!!!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Works well, but has warped
Review by Meryl B. on 25 June 2016
We were initially thrilled to receive this & found it excellent on both gas & induction, recommended it to a number of fellow campers. However, within a very short time it has warped :( We read all instructions and have followed all to the very best of our ability. It is not unusable but wobbles particularly on induction plate.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Excellent product!
Review by Shannon M. on 21 July 2016
I could never simmer a soup, curry, casserole on my ceramic top stove. No matter how low I turned down the heat, it always bubbled furiously and never simmered. We were even thinking of buying a new stove with gas on top and electric oven below and then I read a review of this simmer mat. It really does work and enables me to simmer anything. For a few hundred rands compared with the thousands that a new stove/oven would have cost, it is for me, a fantastic product. I use it all the time. Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Great addition to gas hob
Review by Rosemary M. on 23 July 2016
Simmering on gas is quite tricky and hot spots are common, this solves that problem, makes cooking a stew or soup much easier, no more running back and forward to keep stirring the pot. Great invention.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Great product!
Review by Neronie G. on 2 August 2016
The SimmerMat is a lifesaver! Assists to spread the heat around the pots surface when using a gas stove. Works with all different sized pots. Remember to only remove once cooled down!! Great buy :)
I would recommend this product to a friend.
I am glad I bought this heat diffuser mat
Review by Richard W. on 3 August 2016
I bought this heat diffuser especially to use on the induction cooker as it is impossible to simmer anything on the appliance I have. It works awesomely.
I tested it on my gas cooker and works especially well, I was able to adjust right across the simmer range.
I am glad I read a review which cautioned against using it on a high heat.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Very good product
Review by Anonymous on 23 August 2016
I have thoroughly enjoyed this product, especially whilst making stews for the cold weather as I have a gas hob and the heat cannot really be controlled. A must for stews.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
No more burnt food
Review by Carol Gomes on 22 September 2016
I have a newly renovated "wow" kitchen and was put under pressure to produce 5* meals to go with that kitchen. If anyone is new to gas cooking as I was, you will know about serving burnt food!! I had seen the simmer mat advertised a year or so ago and thought I must get that and I am so glad I finally did - so short and sweet - It works!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Great find!
Review by Anonymous on 23 September 2016
Needed even heat distribution on my gas hob for my pressure cooker as gas flame too strong resulting in burning. This diffuser works like a dream and I can now use my pressure cooker again - yay!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Aris Simmermat heat diffuser
Review by Jennifer S. on 28 September 2016
I bought this item as I struggled to get my food to simmer on a gas hob. Even when I turned the temperature down to the lowest point the food would still be bubbling as if it was on high. The first time I used the Simmermat I was apprehensive, but I'm so glad that it worked as the advertisement claimed. Great Product.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Glad I bought this!
Review by Clare J. on 21 October 2016
I was very keen to try this item, as I struggle to get gentle, low heat from my gas hob. When I first used the Heat Diffuser, I detected very very slow heat coming through, for about 5-10 mins and I was on the point of giving up, thinking it was forming too strong a heat barrier...but I persisted. SO GLAD I did!!
It works brilliantly. Slowly built up a steady heat that could be easily controlled and managed.
I think it's brilliant. I'm delighted with the product. Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Wonderful product
Review by Jenni P. on 5 December 2016
It is so great to be able to simmer my food on my gas stove without it burning and sticking. You can never get the temperature low enough, but this gadget solves that problem completely, effortlessly and is so easy to use and clean
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Just right for the job!..
Review by Anonymous on 6 December 2016
I purchased this with our camper van in mind. It is fitted with a single gas stove which has 3 settings, the lowest of which is too high for simmering. Previous simmer mats used besides burnt handles, do not diffuse the heat in such a controlled manner. Exactly what I wanted.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
An essential item!
Review by John and Mary-Ann G. on 15 December 2016
After using the simmer mat several times on our gas cooker, I truly believe that it is an essential item for anyone who has a gas hob. I have used it to simmer food and for making white sauce and it is fabulous! It is just what I have always longed for and never seen in the shops. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
I have been searching for this product for a long time and am so grateful for this product. Definitely works.
Review by Anonymous on 7 January 2017
I am very happy with my SimmerMat. It definitely works as I was so frustrated with the gas top which cannot simmer on low heat and I had a couple of burnt experiences! I am still a new "user' but will definitely recommend this product to my friends and family.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
It works!
Review by Annika D. on 15 January 2017
Since getting a gas stove stews, rice, soups and sauces went out of the rotation, seeing as everything burnt to the bottom of the pot. I was pretty skeptical about the SimmerMat at first, thinking I'm still going to need new, expensive pots before the problem was solved. But that wasn't the case at all. It works really well! Nothing burns to the bottom anymore. In fact, I want to buy myself another one. Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Finally a kitchen must have
Review by Wendy W. on 15 February 2017
I bought the SimmerMat Heat diffuser a few weeks ago and it's fantastic. I use it on my gas stove and previously I would have battled with getting the heat low enough to simmer so I could make the food that needs to cook slowly. I previously would have put a pot in a pot just to stop food from burning. This mat is amazing & it really does work.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Gas hob simmer perfection
Review by Pamela J. on 17 February 2017
The simmer mat is perfect. Love my gas hob but it is near impossible to simmer anything until I found this little baby!! I can now go back to work while knowing my soups or stews are not about to burn.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Great Value for Money
Review by Meghan Mcleod on 5 May 2017
This product is great value for money and a great find. It works well on a gas stove and truly lives up to its description ensuring even heat distribution and no burning effect. I was concerned about longer cooking times since the flame setting needs to be really low, but this was not the case at all. It retains heat well and normal cooking times involved.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Wish I'd discovered this simply brilliant product years ago
Review by Daphne E. on 6 July 2017
Ever since I acquired a gas hob, I had been imagining a product that could reduce the gas flame to a super slow simmer and this is it. Brilliant for soups and stews, nothing sticks to the bottom of the pots anymore. No need to keep checking and stirring the pot, simply use the smallest gas ring, turn the gas down as far as possible, add the simmer plate and place the pot on top... and relax.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
WOW, a big winner
Review by Nici S. on 15 July 2017
I recently purchased a ceramic tagine, which would not fit into my convection oven... and having recently also purchased the Aris simmer mat, thought, what can I lose the Tagine can only crack once... well after 2 hours on low-on gas-on the hob - a perfect result. This really is an amazing product, I have also used it to simmer my soups, as I left it unattended for 2 hours - forgot due to work - soup never stuck to the bottom at all. EVERY kitchen should have one - GREAT as a present. Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Good but....
Review by Chris C. on 21 July 2017
Very solid, heavy and performs well. Unfortunately it has started to warp despite following cautionary instructions such as only use on the lowest gas flame, always use with a pot on top etc... so it would not work well on a glass electric hob eventually. However, I only use it on a gas hob so it's not really a big problem.
I would not recommend this product to a friend.
This product does its job well
Review by Lily S. on 4 August 2017
Being fairly new to gas cookers I am very satisfied with the performance of the Aris Original SimmerMat Heat Diffuser. It really does everything it claims to do. No more burnt food. Great product.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Wonderful
Review by Ravathi (revi) P. on 21 August 2017
Works perfectly. I can cook a curry with lots of rich gravy as I do not have to keep adding water. Also prevents burning of food. I first saw the SimmerMat at the Home and Garden Show but waited to buy it on Yuppiechef. It's much cheaper on Yuppiechef.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
This product really works, it's amazing
Review by Lynn R. on 24 August 2017
It's really great, my hubby recently had surgery and I've been making pots and pots of soup, which without the
simmer plate would have been rather tough. I love it and it really does work. Thank you, Yuppiechef :)
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Best accessory ever!
Review by Hazel T. on 30 August 2017
This SimmerMat works like a charm - no one with a gas hob should be without at least one. I recommended it to a neighbour who has since bought two and is delighted with them.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Why did I wait so long to buy this?
Review by Gerrida R. on 28 September 2017
I have a gas stove and to decrease the heat in the pot I used to move my pots from one burner to the other. Even the smallest burner sometimes burnt my rice and pap. But, since I have the simmer plate, my barley has come out beautifully every time. Can't believe I waited so long to buy this simmer plate!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
An essential for gas hobs
Review by Derrick A. on 28 November 2017
At first glance, it seems expensive for what it is. But after using it, we think it would be worth the small premium in the if it were bundled with every gas hob sold.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Very effective!
Review by Jenece R. on 5 January 2018
This product does exactly what it is meant to do. I have used it more than once and it works really well! It has helped overcome the issue of simmering slowly on a gas hob. I have cooked curries, stews and boiled a gammon using this item. All great successes!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Great for absent-minded cooks!
Review by Lindy Chung on 10 January 2018
I've had this SimmerMat for 2 months now, and find I am turning to it more and more. This is a wonderful find for a cook like me. I make a lot of dishes that require long and slow simmering on the stovetop (I do not possess a slow cooker, nor electric pressure cooker). If you're like me, having other projects on the go whilst your dish is simmering, you're going to need this! This mat has saved my food from burning in the pot. (To be doubly careful, I admit to also using a clock timer, but I don't always hear it going off). I dare say that if one does leave food to dry out in the pot for too long, it might burn, although I have yet to experience that. The price is worth avoiding the drudge of scrubbing burnt pots. Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Second review of the Aris Simmer Mat
Review by Meryl B. on 21 February 2018
Since I wrote the first review Yuppiechef has replaced the product - excellent service from them. I waited a while before writing this just to be sure the warping didn't happen again - it has not! Having both gas and induction, I use it a great deal - to reduce the flame on gas and to be able to use non-induction friendly pots on our induction plate (note you an only do this on a low setting) and it works brilliantly! Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
A very useful item.
Review by Anonymous on 30 March 2018
This product definitely assists with simmering on a gas hob. Whereas before we found setting the flow of gas to be low enough to simmer, but high enough to heat the entire base of the pot quite a challenge; this product does that perfectly. No more fiddling with the flow, just put it on low and we carry on with other tasks.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Must have essential
Review by Frances F. on 27 April 2018
If you have gas, you HAVE to have the SimmerMat. You will never be without one again and you will be gifting one to all you ‘foodie friends’. How did I not own this before !!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Dissapointed!!!
Review by Tracey V. on 1 May 2018
Unfortunately the mat warped was excellent whilst it was straight and definitely helps with sauces and slow cooking items. Only about 8 months old then warped on gas stove.
I would not recommend this product to a friend.
Brilliant
Review by Shawn G. on 19 May 2018
The biggest issue with cooking with gas is that it's nearly impossible to slow cook things like sauces. There's always a ring of more intense heat where the flame hits.
This lets me walk away while things cook slowly without worrying about it. I can now really develop those flavours.
It's nice to get the benefits of a slow cooker without having to invest in an actual slow cooker. Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Simmer mat
Review by Jannie L. on 14 June 2018
This is the first product that I bought from YuppieChef that did not live up to it's expectation. The metal diffuser bends something terrible once it is put onto the burner.
I would not recommend this product to a friend.
This product is truely amazing
Review by Madeline V. on 14 June 2018
I bought one some time ago but never used it. Then a friend told me how wonderful the product is and I started using it.
Now I am buying my 2nd one!
No more burnt food and you can simmer and slow cook food/meat for hours.
It works well on either a glass top stove or gas.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Such an awesome gadget – a must for EVERY kitchen!!!
Review by Gail R. on 19 June 2018
This is an AWESOME gadget and a must for EVERY kitchen!!! Thank you so very much to the Yuppiechef team for being so efficient! I felt really special when I received and opened my order. Thank you, guys.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
A life- and pot saver!
Review by Marietha C. on 25 June 2018
Despite using a good quality pot, when heating soup on a low gas flame I always manage to burn it. Tried this with my new diffuser over the weekend and no burning at all!!
One of the best gifts to myself. A must for all gas hob users.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Should come with the stove
Review by Andre V. on 23 July 2018
Why does every gas stove not come with this item standard. It brings the heat down to a nice low and even simmering temperature. No more need to move pot to a smaller burner to simmer.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
good product!
Review by Sonja B. on 3 October 2018
the Aris Simmer Mat solves the problem of a gas ring which does not have a low enough simmer point for long, slow cooking. So far I am very satisfied with the product and more than satisfied with the friendly and efficient service from Yuppiechef.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Very clever
Review by Bettina K. on 16 October 2018
This product works very well. Clever little device.
Perfect for steaming rice, and works especially well on a gas hob when the lowest temperature is still a little high for a dish.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
This product is amazing!
Review by Carmen P. on 6 December 2018
You don't know you actually need this until you use it. Cooking curries and stews is much less labour intensive and cleaning pots a breeze. Get more than one!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
No more burnt food!
Review by Luisa W. on 17 February 2019
Just navigated to gas and this gadget has been great! Makes simmering look easy on a gas stove as without it your food would stick to bottom of pot or burn! Highly recommended!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Although it helps, it wil be so much easier if the rings had handles. Makes it difficult to handle it when it is so hot.
Review by Elizabeth B. on 18 July 2019
Although it works. I would love handles to make it easier when it is hot.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Attention all gas hob owners
Review by Anonymous on 19 July 2019
I always liked cooking on my gas hob but now I love it because I can slow cook anything from rice and stews to sauces or even melting a chocolate... and I can leave the pot unattended for a change without burning the pot and my food!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
this product is seriously dangerous
Review by Derek R. on 22 July 2019
When used on a gas stove[with bubbles facing upwards] there is seriously limited contact between bubbles and stove plate. The pot then becomes seriously slippery and slides spontaneously off the stove plate [especially if the pot has a handle which takes the centre of the plate off balance]. If I ever get to use it again I would lock my children out of the kitchen.
Clever concept but suicidally dangerous execution. Read more
I would not recommend this product to a friend.
No more burnt food
Review by Anonymous on 29 August 2019
I have bought a few of these as gifts and my friends have raved about them... I recently purchased one for myself and was very impressed with the outcome of my slow and long cooked food.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
not great at all.
Review by Leonard S. on 25 September 2019
Had this product for a while but didn't bother to review until now. It warped after one month. Not good. and then pots start to slide off.
the SMEG ceramic heat diffusion stone is excellent. See if it fits on your stove first.
I would not recommend this product to a friend.
Terrific!
Review by Estelle H. on 25 October 2019
This is the best thing since chocolate if you own a gas hob. No matter how low the setting, gas is still too fast/hot for simmering, so I ended up using my electric hob for a slow simmer. (I had my gas technician set the lowest setting on my gas hob even lower than the lowest setting). This simmer mat will simmer your food gentler than the 'low' setting on your electric hob. If you use gas - this is a MUST have! Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Wonderful product!
Review by Marita B. on 29 October 2019
I have been using this Simmer mat on my gas and induction stove. Both work very well. You can leave the pot on the stove to simmer at a very low heat and it will not burn. Previously I had to check the food regularly but now I don't need to do it. I can definitely recommend this product!
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Simmer mat makes gas cooking a joy!
Review by Anonymous on 15 November 2019
I love my new gas stove, but really missed that I could put on something and go back to my desk for 20 minutes (yes, work from home) without having it burn. This simmer mat was everything I hoped for! I made a pot of the thickest, smoothest "melkkos" the other night - sago swollen so big, it looked like tapioca! All because it could sit and simmer for half an hour without the milk burning at the bottom of the pot. JUST BUY IT! Read more
I would recommend this product to a friend.
A must-have for gas hobs
Review by Barry M. on 21 November 2019
I'm delighted with this purchase and would say that it is an essential tool for gas hob users who have the need for gentle simmering. I've not yet used it for delicate sauces but it works a treat for soups and the like. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Underwhelming....
Review by Bert K. on 29 January 2020
After many cheap "supermarket" simmer plates whose handles eventually fall off and end up looking pretty prehistoric I thought "Aha! This is it! "
Using exclusively the gas hob option it just wastes gas. Too much heat escapes to maintain even a gentle simmer, even with the gas wide open.
Very pretty but no good at all -
I would not recommend this product to a friend.
Little Surprise
Review by Anonymous on 22 June 2020
What a pleasant surprise. I love cooking and always found that using the gas stove meant I had to really watch my sauces and stews to ensure that I don't burn them. Now it's no problem. Gives me peace of mind! Awesome invention...
I would recommend this product to a friend.
This product is the best!
Review by Marilyn D. on 22 July 2020
I have always found it difficult to simmer a pot on a gas hob due to the flame being concentrated in the center of the pot. But now, what a pleasure, this product is absolutely amazing with the gas turned down to the minimum you will get a very gentle simmer. I wish I had bought one years ago.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Aris simmer mat
Review by Anonymous on 25 August 2020
I really like this, but it warped and now the pots I put on it are not stable, it still distributes the heat which is what I wanted, but I am disappointed that it warped.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Doesn’t work for small bases
Review by Nicci B. on 5 September 2020
I bought this SimmerMat in order to put my Bialetti coffee maker on my gas plates. But the knobs on the mat make the small base of the Bialetti stand skew. So, if you want to use this for a small base pot or coffee maker on a gas stove, it doesn’t really work for that.
I would not recommend this product to a friend.
Works well
Review by Anonymous on 8 September 2020
I have a gas hob and slow cooking does not work so well. Now I find, with the heat diffuser, that the heat dispersal is better so cooking is more even during slow cooking.
I would recommend this product to a friend.
Disappointing
Review by Anonymous on 2 June 2017
The hype around the SimmerMat led to high expectations for us to be able to simmer on a gas burner so it was disappointing when it seems to make no difference despite following the use instructions carefully.
I would not recommend this product to a friend.
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