Culinary art is a delicate matter. Needless to say, how many various devices are invented to help chefs and simple housewives? Casas, frying pans, saucepans and pans with a coating of various materials help us prepare delicious and healthy dishes. Today we will talk about a ceramic pan - what are the advantages of this sample of kitchen utensils and, most importantly, how to use it properly.
Features and properties of ceramic pans
First of all, we note the ecological compatibility of such dishes. In a pot made of ceramics, you can safely prepare food and be sure that it is really good for your health.
Heat resistance is another advantage of this material. It can withstand temperatures up to 450 ° C! In a heat resistant ceramic saucepan, you can cook absolutely any dish in the oven.
In this case, the inner surface of such dishes can not be oiled (for example, when cooking vegetable stew in the oven ), and add water to a minimum, because such pots have the property of good air flow and soak up, and then give up water.
You can use a ceramic pot not only to bake vegetables and meat, but also to prepare the first dishes. Borscht, cooked in such a pan, to taste will not differ from cooked in a real Russian oven. Try it and evaluate it yourself!
Due to the fact that ceramics do not tolerate temperature changes, it is strongly recommended not to put it in a hot oven and, on the contrary, take it out to a cold surface.
Not everyone knows about this, but ceramics are an excellent material for storing products. Milk in such a saucepan does not sour within a few days, and in flour and cereals, insects will not start.
But at the same time, the ceramic pot, like other types of dishes made of this material, is distinguished by its fragility. Even with a small impact, it can crack or crack, so you should handle the ceramic dishes as carefully as possible.
How to use ceramic pots?
The rules for using this utensil are simple and understandable: by observing them, you will extend the life of your dishes and the pleasure of using it:
- before the first use, lower your new pan in chilled (not cold!) water for 10 minutes;
- ceramic pans are designed for ovens, not for gas stoves;
- It is forbidden to put ceramic dishes in a microwave oven, and also to cook something on an open fire;
- starting to cook, put the pan with food only in a cold oven;
- When washing a pot of ceramics, use a soft sponge. Do not expose it to abrasive materials and substances.