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Clay pot cooking tips :Cooking in clay pots is an age-old practice that is slowly coming back and for all the right reasons. Using earthen pots to cook food is indeed the safest way. Clay pots are porous, which allows for slow and even heating of food, resulting in better flavor and nutrient retention. Secondly, cooking in clay pots does not require excessive oil or fat, resulting in healthier meals. Clay pots do not contain any harmful chemicals or toxins, which makes them an ideal choice.
Soaking the pot: Always remember to season the pot before using it. Soak the pot in water for a few hours before using. Since clay pots are porous, they will retain moisture, which will further prevent them from cracking. After soaking the pot, wipe it clean with a cloth. Now fill it with water and place it on low flame. Let it cook for two minutes. Just throw the water away now and your pot is now perfectly seasoned.
Low heat cooking: Unlike our regular kitchen pots, clay pots are not meant for high-heat cooking. Thus, always make sure that the flame is low-medium. Moreover, cooking on low heat will cook the food slowly and infuse those unique rustic flavours into the food.
Wooden ladle: Using a metal ladle to stir the food in the clay pot can damage its interiors. For clay pots, a wooden ladle are the best picks. They can bear high temperatures and won’t leave any marks on the surface of clay pots.