Dishes cooked in earthenware have their own special, incomparable taste. Not only baked meat and julienne, but also ordinary cereals are aromatic and very tasty in it. Cooking in such dishes is very simple, and thanks to the large number of recipes, you can create culinary masterpieces every day.
Instructions
Step 1
Before cooking, fill the dishes with cold water for about 10 minutes (be sure to fill new dishes with warm water before using for the first time and scrub thoroughly from the inside with a coarse brush). Then drain the water, and put the blanks in pots, a saucepan or cups (depending on what you are using). It is not necessary to use a variety of fats, water and oil.
Step 2
Lightly heat a gas, electric oven or Russian oven and place the filled dishes in it, having previously tightly closed it with a lid (some samples can also be used in microwave ovens). Remember that it should not touch the walls. Avoid extreme temperature changes. Never put fridge or freezer earthenware in the oven, as both micro and normal cracks may appear on it.
Step 3
While gradually heating, bring the temperature to 225 - 300 ° C and cook for 35-55 minutes, depending on which dish you decide to make.
Step 4
After cooking, wait until the cookware has completely cooled down. Then gently wash it in warm water using the minimum amount of detergent (not chemical only). If the clay has absorbed the smell of food, and it has not disappeared after washing, fry it for 10-15 minutes in the oven. If possible, use your own dishes for each type of food (fish, meat, vegetables, etc.).
Step 5
Never place clay containers on the burners, as they may split into pieces, which is unsafe for your health. The exceptions are the Georgian earthenware pan "ketsi" and the Russian "latka", which can be used for frying. However, they must be cooked very carefully: put on a minimum heat, and then increase it little by little. Cook on low heat.
