(when heat is applied).Īvoid dry or oil sauté till pot is used 5-6 times. It happens as a result of a normal oxidation process as would happen with any 100% organic matter like wood, stone etc. With use, the bottom of your pot will become black or gray. Most of the steam/moisture & oils in the food remain in the pot so a lot of times little to no additional oil/water are required. Using separate pots for vegetarian and Non-vegetarian cooking is recommended. After 5-6 times of use, you can cook both vegetarian and non-vegetarian recipes in your pots. Cooking vegetarian recipes in the beginning is recommended. Allow them to get to room temperature before heating up on the stove.įor Best Taste: Use separate pots for making yogurt, one for teas/coffee & other herbal decoctions, all other types of cooking can be done in the same pot. Let hot clay pots sit on cotton pads or wooden board.Ĭlay pots are refrigerator safe. Tips for best results Cook-time: The food will be cooked fast on clay pots as it naturally retains all the moisture and oil, all on medium heat or less! Once in a while (may be every 2 months), it's also a good idea to dry your pots on the stove top at the lowest setting for 5-10 minutes or until the rim is warm to touch. ![]() Store with the lid open and in a well-ventilated place. For tough to clean spots, you can use harder scrubber. The food would come off the bottom easily. ![]() If you've accidentally overcooked or burned food, pour some warm water in the pot, sprinkle baking soda and let it sit for 10 minutes and then scrub with sponge. Getting rid of burns: Food very rarely sticks to the bottom. Wipe it with a cotton towel and allow it to dry. Wash: get the pot wet thoroughly, sprinkle baking soda, scrub and rinse off. Due to clay being porous, It’s best to avoid harmful, toxic soaps. They’re easy to clean because they are naturally non-stick. Using a heat diffuser is recommended for all cook-tops, and is a must use if cooking on electric stoves (Coil, glass or ceramic).Īlthough dishwasher safe, hand washing recommended. 'Wet' recipes include making rice, pasta, lentils, vegetable stews etc.ģ. Use it at least 5-6 times before using it for sauté. After the first seasoning use it as often as possible for a few times cooking 'wet' recipes. Once the pot gets cooking, sometimes you will find that you have to reduce the temperature back to low. Primarily clay is an excellent retainer of heat so all food cook perfectly just on medium heat in just about the same time. If need be, you could increase heat slightly past medium, avoid high heat. Once seasoned and used a few times, you can start on medium heat. ![]() On stovetop when cooking for the first few times, start on 'low' then increase to medium in 5-7 minutes. Wipe the pot dry, apply a coating of cooking oil on the outside walls before cooking.īy following these few simple steps, you can have a pot that lasts for a long time cooking delicious food for you:ġ. The next morning, pour the broth out, scrub & wash off any residue from the seasoning. Turns stove off and wait for it to cool down, preferably overnight. This process takes 25-40 minutes (time varies depending on the flour used), check accordingly. and for gluten free options, you can use chickpea flour, oatmeal etc.Ĭook this mixture on medium heat till it thickens to a broth (consistency of a juice or slightly thicker). The flour can be any of your choice – rice, wheat etc. of flour to the water stir, cover, and let it cook. Then fill the pot quarter way up with water, place it on the stove, cover with lid and start on low heat for 5 minutes. Once that is complete, wash cookware by hand with mild detergent and it is ready for use.īefore first use, thoroughly rinse the pot and lid under running water, then drain water off. Once the oven reaches 350, heat for 3 hours, then turn oven off and allow cookware to cool down in the oven. Once dry, rub entire vessel with oil, (olive, coconut.) fill 3/4ths with water and place in cool oven, Turn oven to 350. Remove form water, dry with a towel and set aside until completely dry. To do this, soak the cookware overnight in a large vessel of water. You will need to "season" your cookware in order for it to remain durable and prep it for years of use. Heat slowly, add room temp ingredients, and do not shock your pot! Please do not expose your natural clay pot to quick changes in temperature. ![]() Clay pots are naturally non-stick so food gets cooked with little to no oil. Most important, we are providing healthy benefits and taste to our family. Clay Pot Cooking is an easy & natural process, and once you are used to it it's so hard to go back to conventional cookware.
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