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Post by FluteHolder Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:21 pm

Anyone tried Claypot cooking? Head_imgAnyone tried claypot cooking?

Chinese/asian stores carry few of these. Just checking anyone here tried/used.

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Post by Hellsangel Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:23 pm

To cook fish.
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Post by FluteHolder Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:29 pm

How good or difficult is to saute or to cook (lightly) vegetables?

How easy/difficult is for daily use other than care like glass utensil?

Any difference in taste/aroma compared to conventional cooking?

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Post by Hellsangel Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:35 pm

FluteHolder wrote:How good or difficult is to saute or to cook (lightly) vegetables?

How easy/difficult is for daily use other than care like glass utensil?

Any difference in taste/aroma compared to conventional cooking?

I don't know about vegetables. But being clay you have to treat it delicately.
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Post by FluteHolder Tue May 06, 2014 10:06 pm

Bought a  claypot at an Asian store. (glazed interior which I was told is best instead of non-glazed/rough)

The flavour and taste are much better than when we cook in metal pots.  Made ambti/kootu/and any kind of gravy... All are yummy Smile

Care needs to be taken in cleaning the pot. Start with medium heat and the claypot retains heat for few hours.

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Post by Guest Tue May 06, 2014 10:10 pm

FluteHolder wrote:Bought a  claypot at an Asian store. (glazed interior which I was told is best instead of non-glazed/rough)

The flavour and taste are much better than when we cook in metal pots.  Made ambti/kootu/and any kind of gravy... All are yummy Smile

Care needs to be taken in cleaning the pot. Start with medium heat and the claypot retains heat for few hours.

Can u put the clay pot in the washing machine?

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Post by FluteHolder Tue May 06, 2014 10:16 pm

I guess you meant dishwasher? Smile

Not a good idea. It is kind of heavy and delicate. You might break it. And donot expose to different temperatures suddenly. Allow the pot to cool completely before cleaning/washing. Also they recommend to wash/immerse in cool water for sometime before heating up again ( I dont do that ).

But it is worth the effort and longer cooking time for better taste/flavour. Initially I thought I was only the one noticing the difference but now all at home agree.

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Post by Guest Tue May 06, 2014 10:23 pm

FluteHolder wrote:I guess you meant dishwasher? Smile

Not a good idea. It is kind of heavy and delicate. You might break it. And donot expose to different temperatures suddenly. Allow the pot to cool completely before cleaning/washing. Also they recommend to wash/immerse in cool water for sometime before heating up again ( I dont do that ).

But it is worth the effort and longer cooking time for better taste/flavour. Initially I thought I was only the one noticing the difference but now all at home agree.

I meant dish washing machine. Thanks for the explanation.

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Post by Vakavaka Pakapaka Wed May 07, 2014 10:53 am

Are you sure there are no contaminants - lead, heavy metals, etc.? If made in China, how is glazing done?

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Post by FluteHolder Wed May 07, 2014 11:00 am

It is not shiny but non-porous so the food may not store/stay in there. It is almost like a ceramic cup material but larger size like sauce pan but thick and heavy wall/construction. So far no issues. The note/slip inside the box didnot mention any chemical/lead. There are some other claypot manufacturers in US that declare no lead/chemicals are used.

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