Thank you for this tutorial! There's so much competing advice out there that I couldn't figure out how to season my new clay pot, but I tried your method and it passed the water test perfectly.
6:50 this lady is so AMAZING! So is her grandmother! = the coccnut oil seasons the pot and still perforates the left over pores (after oil + oven) in the clay pot. Also choosing the cocconut oil that has low burning temp. for creating the protective layer seems super legit. The coconut oil will also leave its flavour on the clay pot, creating an unique super-neutral seasoning that might give flavor in further cooking processes of this particular clay pot.
It seems as if people have their own technique for seasoning, but I got down the basic principles, thank you for sharing. I love your process of also oiling it on the outside as well as inside and using the oven.
Thank you! So many “sources” on the Internet say unglazed clay can’t be food safe and I recently got into pottery and I love the primitive unglazed look so now I know how to treat my next batch (if it ever stops raining long enough to dig a new bigger firing pit lol)
@@mrjones2721 u can easily find people online that says that clay pot is unsafe. They say that the the fact that it is porous makes it easy for mold to developp inside the pot as it can retain moisture
@@imnotkidding6768 sometimes the clay is naturally high in arsenic (supposedly this is true in Pakistan), but either the soil or the glaze can contain lead. Mexico seems to be more likely to make and sell pots with lead in it. Maybe it is naturally occurring in their soil? idk.
The demo was so clear and the commentary was perfect. The music was incredible. Kudos to the sound engineer and camera man. Please send him to National Geo.. some of their sound engineers are deaf. My mom used to make rasam or some dish that needed some seasoning in the clay pot to season it well. Specifically pots for making appas. In those days, we use fire wood. Even gas is fine but I have never tried clay chatis on electric. But you are very right about the thick bottoms and the thickness. Thank you for such a clear demonstration.
Oh my Cecil! Thank you!! I don't have a team to do my videos so I get to keep all your high compliments :) Thank you for sharing your lovely memories of your mom's clay pot seasoning. Once the pot has been soaked it can be used to make anything for the final step in seasoning. We too used firewood too and food is extra delicious when made that way. Stay in touch. xx
Hello @marthatierney449, this music is from the RUclips Creator Studio. I am unable to locate the information and it may have been taken down. Sorry that I cannot be of much help.
Thank you so much for this great info! I just got a new Tagine yesterday and it’s been soaking all night. I’ll let it soak 24 to be safe after watching your video. Happy cooking to all of us cookers 🎉 You have a new subscriber today too🙂
Basically fill in the pores with something non toxic, water resistant, that wont spoil. Eventually the outer pores will collect/fill with carbon. Making the pot stronger and more resistant. Feels like harmony :)
Thank you for the detailed instructions, I've been looking for such for a long time! Especially with unglazed pots. Your video and tips were very valuable 🙏🏼🙏🏼🤗
That was VERY informative and far easier to accomplish than I had imagined. Many thanks indeed for such a fine and informative/educational video. Cheers
Many thanks very informative as I have spoiled my two pots and I brought again a new pot Andy his time I was looking for the right information which I believe I got it now .I will follow the instructions and let you know
Great..i have seen my grand mother doing it. Never knew why. But now on after watching your video, I know why she done it. Very serious guidelines really. It's a perfect one, thanks👌👍😊
Susantha, that's wonderful! Glad to be of help and thank you for your kind words. Grandmothers knew best and we will surely miss their amazing hands-on knowledge.
What a piece of useful information! Never knew that it had to be soaked for a while and the procedure.. I shall also let my helper know how to season it. She too did it all wrong all this time. She used to keep it on the hearth to blacken it.
Thanks Hiramya! I bet there are many ways to season without soaking too. It's just too bad we don't get to see how these things were traditionally done in rural kitchens. My late grandmother spent her time in the kitchen from morning till night. And when she had dementia, she could remember recipes and cooking related information but not anything else :)
Hi Michelle, this is what I got from Sri Lanka and we also import them. Our next shipment is due in 3 weeks. Check back later this month when we upload on www.paradisetradingllc.com :)
Sorry for the late reply. Terracotta clay pots are baked at around 1700F to 2000+F so it can easily handle a home oven. Be mindful of the temperature of the pot when you put it in the oven. Thermal shock can crack the pot or it could explode. So place the pot in oven before turning it on to allow the pot to adjust to the rising temperature. That being said, the quality and thickness of the pot are other factors to consider since pots differ in thickness, clay quality, the process of manufacturing and firing. For example, if a pot has not been properly cured during manufacture, it will crack or explode in high temperatures. Hope this helps.
Hello 👋 and thank you for watching. When seasoning an (unglazed) water pot, you only need to soak it in water for 12 to 24 hours. Then wipe the outside and let it completely air dry. Fill with water and leave for several hours. Then discard this water and refill. You can now drink/use the pot starting with the refill water. Note that clay water pots should be cleaned very frequently to prevent it slime from forming. Hope this helps.
Hi, Thank you for your time to put this informative video together. Issue, i had soaked it for the first time for 24 hours and did not pass the water test. Then left it to soak again for another 15hrs and it hasnt passed the water test again. Any idea on how to seal these holes? Looks like it hasnt sealed after the 2 rounds of soaking in water. Any tips are appreciated Thanks.
Hi back! Look for hairline cracks around the pot. If it looks good, then start using it as instructed. But first, cook a little rice (or coconut as shown in the video) and discard it before cooking meals in the pot. It will continue to season the more it is used. Tip: To prevent thermal shock after soaking it for so long, completely air dry the pot before placing on hot stove.
Very helpful video. Thanks for sharing your expertise and experiences. I noticed that you have an electric cook top. How do clay pots fare on an electric range versus a gas range or a traditional “Dhara lipa”. Is it safe to place it directly on the range or do you use a heating ring, etc?
Hi 👋, I'm glad it was helpful, and thanks for your questions! I have been using these clay pots all the time on an electric coil stove top without issues overall. The only downside is that the bottom is rounded out and it has less contact with the coil. This causes the pot to wobble and take a little longer to heat. Well, these pots are designed for use on a Dara Lipa so it is to he expected. Once the pot is heated, it holds the heat as it would if it were a heavy pan. I place the pot directly on the coil. 🙂
Oh thank you so much for taking the time and great care to post these tips. We just purchased our first unglazed clay pot that is the inner liner of a Slow Cooker (previously my slow cooker had a glazed crockery insert). So here is my question: *We have no oven* - do you think it would work to heat the empty pot after applying oil *in the slow cooker itself* with the setting at low? Or would we risk cracking the pot to heat it that way while empty ? Thank you in advance for any advice… Be well. (Asking from Jakarta)
Greetings! Thanks for checking out the video. How sure are you that it needs to be seasoned? If the pot is designed to fit into an electric slow cooker, it will be glazed to prevent liquid leaking into the housing. Or it may be a different kind of clay that is not porous, which does not require seasoning. An unglazed clay pot can 'sweat' during cooking or leak a little bit initially, even after seasoning. Just thought you should be aware as this can be hazardous. To your question: You do not need an oven. The step shown in the video is to further strengthen the pot, and it is optional. Soaking and cooking something once is enough to season a clay pot. Do not apply oil on the outside of the pot to season it in a slow cooker as oil is flammable. Hope this helps. 🩷
Thank you for sharing your video. I have just bought a clay pot and I soaked it in water for few days. I took my time to soak it because I not in the hurry to use it. Then I noticed that the pot started to defuse a pleasant sweet incense smell. My question is whether is it normal that new clay pots have such strong incense smell?. Thank you if you can answer my question.
Hello @eastmac2530, thank you for your question. A clay pot smells a earthy especially after soaking but does not have a naturally occurring incense smell. If the pot is from India it is possible that the store, manufacture and or supplier lit incense sticks for religious purposes where the pots are stored and it was absorbed by the pot due to its porous nature. The smell should go away once you start using it. Hope this helps. x
@AasaiRasaiRecipes Thank you for your reply. Your answer to my question is exactly what I thought of. The shop owner may have burned incense sticks and the pot has absorb the incense fragrance. Thank you once again.
Hi! before seeing this, I read that you should soak for 30 minutes and then do the oil and put it in the stove at 250-325 F for 2 hours. And that you have to soak in cold water for 15 minutes before every use to allow for steaming. Having already now seasoned it, Will that 30 minutes be enough? Should I soak it again for 24 hours even thought it's been oiled? Does the 24 hours duration keep you from having to do it before every use?
Hi 👋, don't complicate it. Seasoning a pot is very simple. You only need to soak it once and never again so it is important to adequately soak the first time. From my experience, soaking for 30 minutes is not enough. If the pot is not leaking water after soaking (test it as shown in this video), then it is seasoned and requires just one additonal step of boiling some water or cooking something in it (I used a little coconut) and then discard what was cooked. Now, the pot is ready to use. You don't need to use oil or bake it at all, as this is only an additional optional step. And baking for hours is not necessary or advised. If your pot is not leaking, then start using it as normal for cooking.
Thank you for watching! 🙂 Unglazed is always best if you are concerned about healthy cooking. These pots have no toxic chemical layer (glaze) to make it waterproof. Glazed pots are convenient because they don't need to be seasoned. They also look better with a sheen or shine and a brighter color from the glaze.
This was a great video but my seasoning did not go well for my very large and heavy clay tagine. It submerged for about 18 hours. I dried it off, oiled it and then put it in the oven at 400 for 20 minutes. When It cooled, I put 3 cups of room temperature water and after an hour, I only was able to get 2 cups back. The rest had absorbed into the clay. It appears the seasoning didn't work. Can you advise what I should do next? Thank you!
That's normal with some clay pots. It is not that the seasoning hasn't worked. Go ahead and start using the pot to cook in, as it will finish seasoning on its own. Since the pot is porous, it is normal that it absorbs any liquid even after it has been seasoned and used many times. This is the nature of clay. To prevent absorbtion, avoid keeping the food for too long in the pot after cooking.
Hi 👋, yes, you can use on a gas hob, and no, you do not need to put in the oven. Skip this step entirely if you wish. Only soak the pot and cook something in it after it has completely air dried. Or else the pot will crack due to thermal shock going from soaking to hot stove too soon.
May I ask is there a difference between glazed and unglazed ones? Concerning the taste of the food after cooking.? Or Is any of them for some reason preferable? I do understand should not be coloured inside for healthy reason. Thanks a lot in advance
Hello @georgeiosladas3106, glaze blocks the porosity of the pot hence the food will not have that earthy, or smoky flavor like when cooked in an unglazed pot. The preference would really be in terms of convenience. A glazed pot is convenient to use in that it does not have to be seasoned like an unglazed pot, washes easily, looks shiny and pretty, and is easier to maintain. The downside of glaze pots are of course is that glazes tend to be toxic and leeches into food. It is also impossible to know if the glaze used is safe since there usually is no information from the manufacturer. Hope this helps. x
Fascinating.😊I used my pot without knowing that I had to season it. I put a whole chicken in a bag and into the pot. After an hour in the oven the chicken cooked a little, but the potatoes were raw. Next time I shall follow your directions. Any idea how long a whole chicken will take to cook in the oven and at what temperature in degrees? Thank you.
Oh no! Sorry, the food was undercooked. It is likely the pot absorbed the liquid. Depending on the size of the chicken, it can take anywhere from 1 hr & 15 mins or up to 1 hr 30 mins in a full sized conventional oven at 350F. Ovens can vary significantly by brand, size, and type. So this is only a guide. The thing to remember with clay pots is that they do retain moisture. You may end up with a lot of liquid (from the chicken). To help the unwanted liquid evaporate faster without drying out the chicken, use a higher temperature or low broil towards the end.
Hi thanks so much for this helpful video. Followed the steps. In the end, the water volume was less when doing the water test. Do we repeat the process if water level has reduced ?
Hi 👋, I am so glad the video was helpful! You don't need to repeat the process unless you see a pool of water under the pot. I think your pot is ready to use. It is normal to see some liquid lost to absorption but it should not seep from under the pot on to your counter/table. It will finish seasoning when used.
Can you please advice for a gas stove - flame level 2/3/4/5? Should i gradually bring it to medium? I just got a new pot. And landed on the best advice for seasoning. 🙏
Thanks Lalita 💗. Clay pots are best used at medium temperature as they hold heat for a long time. It doesn't make sense to cook on high flame as it will not make a difference in the way the pot conducts heat. I would use a flame level of upto 3 or 4 for the most part, whichever is 'medium' on a gas stove.
Only soak the tawa in water for 24 hours before using it the first time. Make sure it is fully submerged in the water. You do not need to do anything else to season it.
This is so cool 😉 😎 I've had a previous experience where my unglazed unseasoned pot worked so well just once and there was a leak afterwards oops 😂 I just lost the interest in using clay pots lol I will follow your instructions 🙌 tips from aunt in Matara might add extra precaution. Thanks a lot for sharing and explaining step by step easy to follow instructions 👏💐
Excellent video. I also have clay pots that I use for drinking water storage and of course they are not seasoned, the water does not taste good anymore like it used to when I bought them new. I have washed the pots and also submerged them in hot water with baking soda but nothing is helping. It is hard to find clay pots so I must fix the ones I have.
Thank you so much! Use only regular cold water to soak. The taste of baking soda or anything else you add into the water will be abosrbed by the pot, so avoid using. Water pots tend to get slimy on the inside after several weeks. So when washing it, use a scouring pad to gently scrub the inside to maintain the pot. Hope this helps.
Hi, I am seasoning my pots using this method, but I also purchased a stand for the pots to use with a wood fire. Does the stand also need to be seasoned to help prevent cracking when lighting the fires under it? Or can I start using the stand straight away?
Hi, it is not necessary. Also, there is no guarantee that any clay items will not crack even if you seaon it correctly. It all depends on the purity of the clay, if it was dried correctly and the firing temperature of the kiln. With that in mind, if you feel it is better to season the stand, only soak it in water. Then, completely air dry before starting to use to prevent cracking or thermal shock.
Thank you so much for this video, I wonder should I buy glazed pot or Unglazed, which one is better for health reason, some glazed caly pots are so shiney and I wonder ..!! thanks again.
Definitely go for unglazed pot as it is the best and safest for health. Glazed pots look shiny and nice but the glaze can be toxic and it gets into the food.
Hi, no, it is not pungent when used this way and has ever attracted bugs in my experience. If this is a concern, you can certainly try another type of oil 🙂
It is well-explained and easy. You do have very good knowledge and experience of using clay pots. Still, I have few Queries, ma'am: 1.) Do we apply the oil on the wet clay pot itself, without drying it out first? 2.) Also, if we don't have oven, can we put the clay pot over gas stove? 3.) If yes, then how much should be the stove's flame--simmering, medium or high flame? 4.) Will the unglazed clay pot stop being porous even to air with this seasoning? Thanks!
Hi 👋, thanks for your kind comment and questions. You should wipe-dry the pot as shown in the video before applying the oil. You do not need to air dry it but if you have time you can dry it that way and then apply the oil. Do not keep the oiled pot on the gas stove. It can only be done in an oven for safety reasons. However you can skip this step altogether. Only do the soaking and cooking/boiling something in it to season. The pot will continue to be porous. It is the nature of clay pots. Seasoning it correctly will prevent the pot from leaking out any liquid. It will absorb liquids like curries if you cook and leave it in the pot for too long which will make the curry dry. So as soon as you cook in it, transfer the food into a different bowl.
Thank you! Coconut oil will not be a good substitute for the grated coconut refuse. Instead, boil some water or cook about a tablespoon of rice in a cup of water until the rice is cooked. Discard and do not use.
Yes it is. Once you start to use it regularly, the pot will finish seasoning. If you store food in it, it will continue to absorb the liquid in the food. After several hours, you will notice this.
Hi lovely video thank you so much! So I made a mistake and seasoned the pot in the oven and then did the water measuring and the pot is absorbing it what do I do?
Hi thanks for watching! You should go back and complete step 1 of soaking the pot for several hours. Once that is complete you can follow the next step of cooking some coconut in it or boiling water. Discard those. Baking it in the oven is just an alternate method.
Unfortunately there isn't a good way to fix a broken clay pot. Sounds like it is glazed (shiny surface) making it unsafe for food when damaged. Your best option is to repurpose it.
Hi im watching your vedeo which is great i am from philippine i have only one pot that comes from morroco so i want it will last longer but the problem is maybe i used it 3 times already my question is can i follow what you did even i used it already ? Im happy and greatfull if you can answer me thank you so mush
Hi Sarah, thanks for your question. Did you season it at all before you started using it the first time? 🤔 Once seasoned, you don't need to do anything else, really. You can still follow the directions in the video to strengthen the pot but if it has been previously seasoned, it may not make much of a difference.
I followed your procedure. The water put in my clay bowls evaporated a lot. What do I do now! My clay bowls are from Argentina and somehow made under ground. Previously I was successful in seasoning a very large square pot, following your instructions previously. That pot is also from Argentina, made the same way!
You may have to season them a little longer follow step 1 in the video (fully immersing the clay pot in water). Some pots take a few hours longer to season this way. Once you have seasoned it this way, keep using it and the pot will complete seasoning on its own with each use.
so if these leak water, are they porous enough to use to filter water? Using these as filters may be cheaper than using specialized screw-in (white-colored) filters.
Is it okay to season the pot multiple times? The reason is I have no idea if the seller seasoned it before shipping it to me. Also, can I do this to black claypots as well? Thanj you so much!
You only need to season it once. Normally, these pots are not seasoned by a seller. Test and see by measuring some water into the pot and observe for 15 minutes. If the pot has not been seasoned, you will see a pool of water under the pot. The water level in the pot will also have reduced quite a bit in a short time. A seasoned pot will retain the water. There will not be a visibly reduced water level. Hope this helps.
I would not advise to keep the oiled pot on direct heat like a stove top. Oil catches fire and it could be a disaster! You can skip this step altogether if you have done the prior steps to seson the pot ❤
Nice tutorial, I have a problem with my new and cured pot and cazo, I did two process to cited them but now at my first attempt to use it the inside of the lid and the rim of the pot turned bright silver. Any help would be appreciated, is it safe to use. They are glazed
I am not familiar as to why it turned silver. I am guessing it is the glaze. Not sure as to the safety. Glaze contains lead so I would not use it if there is a doubt.
Hi from Japan. Thank you for the advice. But I wish to know if the pot had been fired once (bisque-fired) or twice in the kiln, before seasoning it. Cheers!
Greetings! To the best of my knowledge, an ancient Sri Lankan clay pot like the one in this video is loaded into the traditional kiln once, and then fired for several days before being taken out. Not sure if it is the temperature used in bisque firing, though. The traditional pottery makers in Sri Lanka don't use tools for measuring kiln temperature. They go by knowledge and experince handed down from elders.
Amazing Video! Super helpful! Thank you! How would u do the process for the glazed clay pot ( I got one for making Korean Bibimbop ). Thank you and have a nice day.
How do you season a water jar and cup on top? The opening is too small to get my hand inside to rub it with lime or garlic to cure it? I bought one at our local flea market and it is unglazed and uncured, but I would like to use it.
@@AasaiRasaiRecipes Thank you. after reading a lot of reviews and seeing that sometimes the pots arrive broken or seem too thin or too thick or not big enough, I’m gonna try to look for a store around my area even though it’s a ways away. I love clay pots but the ones from Mexico always have glaze and we do treat them also with baking soda with vinegar for the pot to release the lead in the varnish.
I am excited for you! The beans will turn out excellent 👌. Keep checking though. Claypots tend to burn the food in the middle of the pot if not stirred frequently.
I have followed all the steps from the beginning and poured 500ml water in the pot after taking it out of the oven but water reduced to 430 ml after one hour. What should i do now? Do i repeat the seasoning procedure from the beginning to end and see the seasoning is done properly? Please reply.
Hi, you can use the pot now. As long as it is not seeping a significant amount of water from under when you lift the pot and check, you should be fine. When you use it, the pot will complete seasoning Side note: Clay pots will always absorb any liquid since it is porous. It should not seep out the liquid, though. So avoid keeping liquids or gravy in the pot for hours.
Thank You for this wonderful iformative video! I am looking forward to purchase an unglazed clay pot like this, I prefer unglazed because I have red it is healthier and more traditional of course. One question, I understand I have to do this procedure before the first use, but I am not sure, please tell me, do I need to repeat this process before every use or what do I need to do each time before using? Thank You
Hi RM, thank you so much! You need to season the pot once,[ before first use only. It does not need to be seasoned this way ever again after that. Each time you take out the pot to use, there is nothing else you need to do.
@@AasaiRasaiRecipes ok many thanks for ur response..my concern was only that soap would remain inside...but I guess it will not once I keep submerged in water
Thank you for being so kind and patiently explaining this process.
You are more than welcome, Maria! Stay connected. xx
A fine tutorial. I didn't know how to season a clay pot and make it ready for cooking. Now I know it.
Thank you.
Thanks for your kind comment! Glad it helped 😀
Thank you for this tutorial! There's so much competing advice out there that I couldn't figure out how to season my new clay pot, but I tried your method and it passed the water test perfectly.
Mr.Jones, that's awesome to know! Yes, too much information can be overwhelming. Enjoy your new clay pot! 😊
I loved this, I am starting to cook traditional Mexican food using their style of clay pottery. This video was great! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful 😁 Enjoy your culinary journey! ❤
6:50 this lady is so AMAZING! So is her grandmother! = the coccnut oil seasons the pot and still perforates the left over pores (after oil + oven) in the clay pot. Also choosing the cocconut oil that has low burning temp. for creating the protective layer seems super legit. The coconut oil will also leave its flavour on the clay pot, creating an unique super-neutral seasoning that might give flavor in further cooking processes of this particular clay pot.
Thank you kk :)
Ur way of explaing is very organized n simple,
Thank you Salma for your kind words 🙏
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It seems as if people have their own technique for seasoning, but I got down the basic principles, thank you for sharing.
I love your process of also oiling it on the outside as well as inside and using the oven.
You are right. Everyone has their own way of seasoning it. Glad you found this video helpful 🙂
The best video on how to season a clay cooking pot. Thank you so much.
So nice of you. Thank you!
Lovely accent well spoken and helpful information. Thanks. Sounds like have been educated in a catholic school.
That's a high compliment but I'll take it 💅 😄. Stay connected ❤
@@AasaiRasaiRecipes I am from Kandy. Yea.
Thank you! So many “sources” on the Internet say unglazed clay can’t be food safe and I recently got into pottery and I love the primitive unglazed look so now I know how to treat my next batch (if it ever stops raining long enough to dig a new bigger firing pit lol)
Hi Kevin, I am with you on this! It's amazing that you make your own pots and fire them yourself. How fun!!! :) Stay connected.
How can unglazed clay be non-food-safe? If you use the wrong clays, maybe, but unglazed clay pots are older than history.
@@mrjones2721 except I thought it was the opposite. Unglazed is healthier, no?
@@mrjones2721 u can easily find people online that says that clay pot is unsafe. They say that the the fact that it is porous makes it easy for mold to developp inside the pot as it can retain moisture
@@imnotkidding6768 sometimes the clay is naturally high in arsenic (supposedly this is true in Pakistan), but either the soil or the glaze can contain lead. Mexico seems to be more likely to make and sell pots with lead in it. Maybe it is naturally occurring in their soil? idk.
The demo was so clear and the commentary was perfect. The music was incredible. Kudos to the sound engineer and camera man. Please send him to National Geo.. some of their sound engineers are deaf.
My mom used to make rasam or some dish that needed some seasoning in the clay pot to season it well. Specifically pots for making appas. In those days, we use fire wood. Even gas is fine but I have never tried clay chatis on electric. But you are very right about the thick bottoms and the thickness. Thank you for such a clear demonstration.
Oh my Cecil! Thank you!! I don't have a team to do my videos so I get to keep all your high compliments :)
Thank you for sharing your lovely memories of your mom's clay pot seasoning. Once the pot has been soaked it can be used to make anything for the final step in seasoning. We too used firewood too and food is extra delicious when made that way. Stay in touch. xx
@AasaiRasaiRecipes Can you identify the music please? It would be great for yoga practice
Hello @marthatierney449, this music is from the RUclips Creator Studio. I am unable to locate the information and it may have been taken down. Sorry that I cannot be of much help.
Thank you so much for this great info! I just got a new Tagine yesterday and it’s been soaking all night. I’ll let it soak 24 to be safe after watching your video. Happy cooking to all of us cookers 🎉
You have a new subscriber today too🙂
Yay! So happy you got a Tagine and have subscribed 💕 Have fun cooking!
There are alot of videos on sealing stoneware/earthenware. Yours gives me the actual, practical, time tested basics. Thanks a much :)
Basically fill in the pores with something non toxic, water resistant, that wont spoil. Eventually the outer pores will collect/fill with carbon. Making the pot stronger and more resistant. Feels like harmony :)
Wow, thank you!
Exactly 💯
Thank you for the detailed instructions, I've been looking for such for a long time! Especially with unglazed pots. Your video and tips were very valuable 🙏🏼🙏🏼🤗
Thank you so much! I am so happy to know the video was helpful. Enjoy clay pot cooking, and be sure to browse some claypot recipes on this channel 😊.
Thanks for your very succinct instructions on seasoning a clay pot. Also enjoyed your beautifully modulated voice. Blessings 💖💖
Lynn, thank you for watching and your sweet comment. You are too kind ☺❤
That was VERY informative and far easier to accomplish than I had imagined. Many thanks indeed for such a fine and informative/educational video. Cheers
You're very welcome! Thanks for having a look :D
Many thanks very informative as I have spoiled my two pots and I brought again a new pot Andy his time I was looking for the right information which I believe I got it now .I will follow the instructions and let you know
Hi Dil, glad it was helpful! Yes do let me know how it went :)
Best Method to season the earthen pot. ❤
Glad you agree! 🙂❤️
Thanks for easy seasoning Clay pot, excellent elaboration.
You are more than welcome MA dar. Thanks for connecting!
Great..i have seen my grand mother doing it. Never knew why. But now on after watching your video, I know why she done it. Very serious guidelines really. It's a perfect one, thanks👌👍😊
Susantha, that's wonderful! Glad to be of help and thank you for your kind words. Grandmothers knew best and we will surely miss their amazing hands-on knowledge.
I have searched high and low but I don't seem to be getting a good clay pot. Thanks for this great video !!
Glad it was helpful, Swapna, Try the online or local Sri Lankan grocery stores.
wonderful information!
Thank you 😁
What a piece of useful information! Never knew that it had to be soaked for a while and the procedure.. I shall also let my helper know how to season it. She too did it all wrong all this time. She used to keep it on the hearth to blacken it.
Thanks Hiramya! I bet there are many ways to season without soaking too. It's just too bad we don't get to see how these things were traditionally done in rural kitchens. My late grandmother spent her time in the kitchen from morning till night. And when she had dementia, she could remember recipes and cooking related information but not anything else :)
Thank you so much! I just got mine for clay pot rice. I knew it was special and I am so glad to find your simple video.
You are so welcome Indi B! Clay pots are wonderful for rice. Stay in touch :)
Hi! Where did you buy your pots?
Hi Michelle, this is what I got from Sri Lanka and we also import them. Our next shipment is due in 3 weeks. Check back later this month when we upload on www.paradisetradingllc.com :)
1:50 How can no one comment on your amazing Husband who gets home from work and will still wash a sink full of dishes. Let's give credit!
🤫Shhhhh... Let's not spoil the fun 🤭😆
Really amazing hubby of yours 😂👌
Good information
Thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated 🙏
This is so clear and helpful. Thank you for posting this. Just what I needed. xx
Glad to know 🙂. Thanks for watching 💕
Thank you very much … recently, I bought one pot.
You are most welcome 🙏. Enjoy your new pot! 😊
Amazing video thanks so much for sharing
One question please can bake bread in this clay pot at 400 f
Thank you so much. Clay pots have been used to bake bread though I have not done it.
@@AasaiRasaiRecipes what is highest temperature it can stand in oven
Sorry for the late reply. Terracotta clay pots are baked at around 1700F to 2000+F so it can easily handle a home oven. Be mindful of the temperature of the pot when you put it in the oven. Thermal shock can crack the pot or it could explode. So place the pot in oven before turning it on to allow the pot to adjust to the rising temperature. That being said, the quality and thickness of the pot are other factors to consider since pots differ in thickness, clay quality, the process of manufacturing and firing. For example, if a pot has not been properly cured during manufacture, it will crack or explode in high temperatures. Hope this helps.
Can bake it in the sun before first use .... have no oven? I live in southern spain.
It might work. This is an added step, which is optional. You could just skip this part altogether.
Thank you for showing us this.
I still have a question:
Do we season a water cooler pot like this also? And if so, also the sides or only the bottom?
Hello 👋 and thank you for watching. When seasoning an (unglazed) water pot, you only need to soak it in water for 12 to 24 hours. Then wipe the outside and let it completely air dry. Fill with water and leave for several hours. Then discard this water and refill. You can now drink/use the pot starting with the refill water.
Note that clay water pots should be cleaned very frequently to prevent it slime from forming.
Hope this helps.
Wonderful video. Thank you
You are more than welcome! Thanks for checking it out.
What stove top u have? Can I use clay pot on the electric stove like ceramic glass top
Mine is an electric coil stove top. The clay pot will scratch and damage the ceramic glass top so it is not advisable.
Thank you very much for this useful post.
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Hi, Thank you for your time to put this informative video together.
Issue, i had soaked it for the first time for 24 hours and did not pass the water test. Then left it to soak again for another 15hrs and it hasnt passed the water test again. Any idea on how to seal these holes? Looks like it hasnt sealed after the 2 rounds of soaking in water. Any tips are appreciated
Thanks.
Hi back! Look for hairline cracks around the pot. If it looks good, then start using it as instructed.
But first, cook a little rice (or coconut as shown in the video) and discard it before cooking meals in the pot. It will continue to season the more it is used.
Tip: To prevent thermal shock after soaking it for so long, completely air dry the pot before placing on hot stove.
Very helpful video. Thanks for sharing your expertise and experiences. I noticed that you have an electric cook top. How do clay pots fare on an electric range versus a gas range or a traditional “Dhara lipa”. Is it safe to place it directly on the range or do you use a heating ring, etc?
Hi 👋, I'm glad it was helpful, and thanks for your questions! I have been using these clay pots all the time on an electric coil stove top without issues overall. The only downside is that the bottom is rounded out and it has less contact with the coil. This causes the pot to wobble and take a little longer to heat. Well, these pots are designed for use on a Dara Lipa so it is to he expected. Once the pot is heated, it holds the heat as it would if it were a heavy pan. I place the pot directly on the coil. 🙂
Thank you for the detailed description. Can you use the pot to microwave food?
You are very welcome! I have used mine for reheating food occasionally and have had no issues.
Used to put the Sunday-steak inside and put on the clay top. Juicy and fabulous
Now that's brilliant 👏 😀
Oh thank you so much for taking the time and great care to post these tips. We just purchased our first unglazed clay pot that is the inner liner of a Slow Cooker (previously my slow cooker had a glazed crockery insert).
So here is my question: *We have no oven* - do you think it would work to heat the empty pot after applying oil *in the slow cooker itself* with the setting at low? Or would we risk cracking the pot to heat it that way while empty ?
Thank you in advance for any advice…
Be well.
(Asking from Jakarta)
Greetings! Thanks for checking out the video. How sure are you that it needs to be seasoned? If the pot is designed to fit into an electric slow cooker, it will be glazed to prevent liquid leaking into the housing. Or it may be a different kind of clay that is not porous, which does not require seasoning.
An unglazed clay pot can 'sweat' during cooking or leak a little bit initially, even after seasoning. Just thought you should be aware as this can be hazardous.
To your question: You do not need an oven. The step shown in the video is to further strengthen the pot, and it is optional. Soaking and cooking something once is enough to season a clay pot.
Do not apply oil on the outside of the pot to season it in a slow cooker as oil is flammable. Hope this helps. 🩷
Thank you for sharing your video. I have just bought a clay pot and I soaked it in water for few days. I took my time to soak it because I not in the hurry to use it. Then I noticed that the pot started to defuse a pleasant sweet incense smell. My question is whether is it normal that new clay pots have such strong incense smell?. Thank you if you can answer my question.
Hello @eastmac2530, thank you for your question. A clay pot smells a earthy especially after soaking but does not have a naturally occurring incense smell. If the pot is from India it is possible that the store, manufacture and or supplier lit incense sticks for religious purposes where the pots are stored and it was absorbed by the pot due to its porous nature. The smell should go away once you start using it. Hope this helps. x
@AasaiRasaiRecipes Thank you for your reply. Your answer to my question is exactly what I thought of. The shop owner may have burned incense sticks and the pot has absorb the incense fragrance. Thank you once again.
You are very welcome!
Excellent explanation... Thankyou
Glad you liked it sara! Stay connected xx
Nice 👍🏽 informative vlog - thank You
You are very welcome and glad you enjoyed it!
Good one. We use similar pots in India, especially for cooking fish. Food cooked is so tasty in these pots.
Hi Nazia, thanks for checking it out. Like the Kerala fish curry? :)
Yes, you are right food is amazing when cooked in clay pots. xx
Hi! before seeing this, I read that you should soak for 30 minutes and then do the oil and put it in the stove at 250-325 F for 2 hours. And that you have to soak in cold water for 15 minutes before every use to allow for steaming. Having already now seasoned it, Will that 30 minutes be enough? Should I soak it again for 24 hours even thought it's been oiled? Does the 24 hours duration keep you from having to do it before every use?
Hi 👋, don't complicate it. Seasoning a pot is very simple. You only need to soak it once and never again so it is important to adequately soak the first time.
From my experience, soaking for 30 minutes is not enough. If the pot is not leaking water after soaking (test it as shown in this video), then it is seasoned and requires just one additonal step of boiling some water or cooking something in it (I used a little coconut) and then discard what was cooked. Now, the pot is ready to use.
You don't need to use oil or bake it at all, as this is only an additional optional step. And baking for hours is not necessary or advised.
If your pot is not leaking, then start using it as normal for cooking.
@AncientPottery perhaps this will help in the quest for sealing pottery?
That’s cool, learn something new! Thank you!
Yes, never stop learning. Thanks for watching! :)
Thanks Mam.....very informative ❤️❤️❤️
Glad you found it to be helpful Salma. Thanks for watching 💕
I am enjoying now your video Madame. Which is better for cooking glazed or unglazed clay put. Thanks for your answer
Thank you for watching! 🙂 Unglazed is always best if you are concerned about healthy cooking. These pots have no toxic chemical layer (glaze) to make it waterproof. Glazed pots are convenient because they don't need to be seasoned. They also look better with a sheen or shine and a brighter color from the glaze.
@@AasaiRasaiRecipes Many thanks
Hello great video,very educational thank you very much. I would like to ask, do i need to season the pot with oil and into the oven every time?
Thank you so much. Glad it's helpful. You only need do it once before using it the first time and never again 😊.
This was a great video but my seasoning did not go well for my very large and heavy clay tagine. It submerged for about 18 hours. I dried it off, oiled it and then put it in the oven at 400 for 20 minutes. When It cooled, I put 3 cups of room temperature water and after an hour, I only was able to get 2 cups back. The rest had absorbed into the clay. It appears the seasoning didn't work. Can you advise what I should do next? Thank you!
That's normal with some clay pots. It is not that the seasoning hasn't worked. Go ahead and start using the pot to cook in, as it will finish seasoning on its own. Since the pot is porous, it is normal that it absorbs any liquid even after it has been seasoned and used many times. This is the nature of clay. To prevent absorbtion, avoid keeping the food for too long in the pot after cooking.
Wonderful news, Thank you!!
Very helpful thanks 👍
You're most welcome 😊
@@AasaiRasaiRecipes Is it safe to use unglazed pot for oven cooking as well?
Hi can you use on gas hob please let me know also do we have to put it in the oven thanks great video
Hi 👋, yes, you can use on a gas hob, and no, you do not need to put in the oven. Skip this step entirely if you wish. Only soak the pot and cook something in it after it has completely air dried. Or else the pot will crack due to thermal shock going from soaking to hot stove too soon.
May I ask is there a difference between glazed and unglazed ones? Concerning the taste of the food after cooking.?
Or Is any of them for some reason preferable?
I do understand should not be coloured inside for healthy reason.
Thanks a lot in advance
Hello @georgeiosladas3106, glaze blocks the porosity of the pot hence the food will not have that earthy, or smoky flavor like when cooked in an unglazed pot. The preference would really be in terms of convenience. A glazed pot is convenient to use in that it does not have to be seasoned like an unglazed pot, washes easily, looks shiny and pretty, and is easier to maintain. The downside of glaze pots are of course is that glazes tend to be toxic and leeches into food. It is also impossible to know if the glaze used is safe since there usually is no information from the manufacturer. Hope this helps. x
Hi.....Thanks for this upload....wonderfully explained in detail🙏🏻
My pleasure 😊 Rakhi!
Fascinating.😊I used my pot without knowing that I had to season it. I put a whole chicken in a bag and into the pot. After an hour in the oven the chicken cooked a little, but the potatoes were raw. Next time I shall follow your directions. Any idea how long a whole chicken will take to cook in the oven and at what temperature in degrees? Thank you.
Oh no! Sorry, the food was undercooked. It is likely the pot absorbed the liquid. Depending on the size of the chicken, it can take anywhere from 1 hr & 15 mins or up to 1 hr 30 mins in a full sized conventional oven at 350F. Ovens can vary significantly by brand, size, and type. So this is only a guide.
The thing to remember with clay pots is that they do retain moisture. You may end up with a lot of liquid (from the chicken). To help the unwanted liquid evaporate faster without drying out the chicken, use a higher temperature or low broil towards the end.
Hi thanks so much for this helpful video. Followed the steps. In the end, the water volume was less when doing the water test. Do we repeat the process if water level has reduced ?
Hi 👋, I am so glad the video was helpful! You don't need to repeat the process unless you see a pool of water under the pot. I think your pot is ready to use. It is normal to see some liquid lost to absorption but it should not seep from under the pot on to your counter/table. It will finish seasoning when used.
Can you please advice for a gas stove - flame level 2/3/4/5? Should i gradually bring it to medium? I just got a new pot. And landed on the best advice for seasoning. 🙏
Thanks Lalita 💗. Clay pots are best used at medium temperature as they hold heat for a long time. It doesn't make sense to cook on high flame as it will not make a difference in the way the pot conducts heat. I would use a flame level of upto 3 or 4 for the most part, whichever is 'medium' on a gas stove.
great video and information.... thanks
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! :)
I have been seasoning like said in the 2nd tutorial thank you for sharing 🙂
You are very welcome 😊
Thank you 🙏 very helpful
You are now than welcome 😁
Is a tawa for roti the same seasoning..thanks
Only soak the tawa in water for 24 hours before using it the first time. Make sure it is fully submerged in the water. You do not need to do anything else to season it.
This is so cool 😉 😎 I've had a previous experience where my unglazed unseasoned pot worked so well just once and there was a leak afterwards oops 😂 I just lost the interest in using clay pots lol I will follow your instructions 🙌 tips from aunt in Matara might add extra precaution. Thanks a lot for sharing and explaining step by step easy to follow instructions 👏💐
Oh no! You should get back to loving clay pots xx
Excellent video. I also have clay pots that I use for drinking water storage and of course they are not seasoned, the water does not taste good anymore like it used to when I bought them new. I have washed the pots and also submerged them in hot water with baking soda but nothing is helping. It is hard to find clay pots so I must fix the ones I have.
Thank you so much! Use only regular cold water to soak. The taste of baking soda or anything else you add into the water will be abosrbed by the pot, so avoid using. Water pots tend to get slimy on the inside after several weeks. So when washing it, use a scouring pad to gently scrub the inside to maintain the pot. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the detailed description ❤️🌟
Sure! Glad you found it to he helpful 🙏
Hi, I am seasoning my pots using this method, but I also purchased a stand for the pots to use with a wood fire. Does the stand also need to be seasoned to help prevent cracking when lighting the fires under it? Or can I start using the stand straight away?
Hi, it is not necessary. Also, there is no guarantee that any clay items will not crack even if you seaon it correctly. It all depends on the purity of the clay, if it was dried correctly and the firing temperature of the kiln.
With that in mind, if you feel it is better to season the stand, only soak it in water. Then, completely air dry before starting to use to prevent cracking or thermal shock.
love this! Just bought an earthenware clay pot and looking forward to cook delish food! :)
Wonderful! You're going to love cooking in it :)
Thank you.You r great
Thank you so much for this video, I wonder should I buy glazed pot or Unglazed, which one is better for health reason, some glazed caly pots are so shiney and I wonder ..!! thanks again.
Definitely go for unglazed pot as it is the best and safest for health. Glazed pots look shiny and nice but the glaze can be toxic and it gets into the food.
@@AasaiRasaiRecipes Thank you for answer, it was very helpfull ,
Would the sesame oil be pungent and attract bugs? Can you use a different oil?
Hi, no, it is not pungent when used this way and has ever attracted bugs in my experience. If this is a concern, you can certainly try another type of oil 🙂
It is well-explained and easy. You do have very good knowledge and experience of using clay pots.
Still, I have few Queries, ma'am:
1.) Do we apply the oil on the wet clay pot itself, without drying it out first?
2.) Also, if we don't have oven, can we put the clay pot over gas stove?
3.) If yes, then how much should be the stove's flame--simmering, medium or high flame?
4.) Will the unglazed clay pot stop being porous even to air with this seasoning?
Thanks!
Hi 👋, thanks for your kind comment and questions.
You should wipe-dry the pot as shown in the video before applying the oil. You do not need to air dry it but if you have time you can dry it that way and then apply the oil.
Do not keep the oiled pot on the gas stove. It can only be done in an oven for safety reasons. However you can skip this step altogether. Only do the soaking and cooking/boiling something in it to season.
The pot will continue to be porous. It is the nature of clay pots. Seasoning it correctly will prevent the pot from leaking out any liquid. It will absorb liquids like curries if you cook and leave it in the pot for too long which will make the curry dry. So as soon as you cook in it, transfer the food into a different bowl.
@@AasaiRasaiRecipes Wow! Thanks for the quick, detailed and complete answers!!👃👃
What a great instructional video! Do you think you could you use coconut oil, rather than the coconut in your video?
Thank you! Coconut oil will not be a good substitute for the grated coconut refuse. Instead, boil some water or cook about a tablespoon of rice in a cup of water until the rice is cooked. Discard and do not use.
Is it normal if the pot is still absorbing water after seasoning?
Yes it is. Once you start to use it regularly, the pot will finish seasoning. If you store food in it, it will continue to absorb the liquid in the food. After several hours, you will notice this.
Hi lovely video thank you so much! So I made a mistake and seasoned the pot in the oven and then did the water measuring and the pot is absorbing it what do I do?
Hi thanks for watching! You should go back and complete step 1 of soaking the pot for several hours. Once that is complete you can follow the next step of cooking some coconut in it or boiling water. Discard those. Baking it in the oven is just an alternate method.
Can you give advice for a gas stove - flame level of 2/3/4? I just got a new pot. And landed on the best advice - yours🙏
How about directly putting on a low flame instead of an oven?
Hi Vinod, if using the stove top skip the step of oiling the entire pot. Soak it as shown and cook a little something in it. Hope this helps.
Its possible to fix a crack in one of those ? i have one, almost brand new, but it leaks from a tiny crack in the center. Its shiny in the outside.
Unfortunately there isn't a good way to fix a broken clay pot. Sounds like it is glazed (shiny surface) making it unsafe for food when damaged. Your best option is to repurpose it.
In microoven which mode is used? Microwave mode which is used to reheat the food??
Yes. Use regular microwave mode
Just put mine in water start Yr process,can't wait to get leg lamb in it mmmm.thank u
Sounds like a plan. Clay pots are the best for meats. Enjoy! :)
Hi im watching your vedeo which is great i am from philippine i have only one pot that comes from morroco so i want it will last longer but the problem is maybe i used it 3 times already my question is can i follow what you did even i used it already ? Im happy and greatfull if you can answer me thank you so mush
Hi Sarah, thanks for your question. Did you season it at all before you started using it the first time? 🤔
Once seasoned, you don't need to do anything else, really. You can still follow the directions in the video to strengthen the pot but if it has been previously seasoned, it may not make much of a difference.
I followed your procedure. The water put in my clay bowls evaporated a lot. What do I do now!
My clay bowls are from Argentina and somehow made under ground.
Previously I was successful in seasoning a very large square pot, following your instructions previously. That pot is also from Argentina, made the same way!
You may have to season them a little longer follow step 1 in the video (fully immersing the clay pot in water). Some pots take a few hours longer to season this way. Once you have seasoned it this way, keep using it and the pot will complete seasoning on its own with each use.
so if these leak water, are they porous enough to use to filter water? Using these as filters may be cheaper than using specialized screw-in (white-colored) filters.
Yes they do make terracotta water filters. They are effective in filtering water.
Is it okay to season the pot multiple times? The reason is I have no idea if the seller seasoned it before shipping it to me. Also, can I do this to black claypots as well? Thanj you so much!
You only need to season it once. Normally, these pots are not seasoned by a seller. Test and see by measuring some water into the pot and observe for 15 minutes.
If the pot has not been seasoned, you will see a pool of water under the pot. The water level in the pot will also have reduced quite a bit in a short time.
A seasoned pot will retain the water. There will not be a visibly reduced water level. Hope this helps.
Hello,thank you so much for this amazing video. Can the baking process be done on a stove instead of an oven after applying the oil?
I would not advise to keep the oiled pot on direct heat like a stove top. Oil catches fire and it could be a disaster! You can skip this step altogether if you have done the prior steps to seson the pot ❤
Thank you so much.
Namaste can I put it in microwave?which setting and what temperature should I use?thanku
🙏 worked for me on high power.
Nice tutorial, I have a problem with my new and cured pot and cazo, I did two process to cited them but now at my first attempt to use it the inside of the lid and the rim of the pot turned bright silver. Any help would be appreciated, is it safe to use. They are glazed
I am not familiar as to why it turned silver. I am guessing it is the glaze. Not sure as to the safety. Glaze contains lead so I would not use it if there is a doubt.
@@AasaiRasaiRecipes Thank you
Hi from Japan. Thank you for the advice. But I wish to know if the pot had been fired once (bisque-fired) or twice in the kiln, before seasoning it. Cheers!
Greetings! To the best of my knowledge, an ancient Sri Lankan clay pot like the one in this video is loaded into the traditional kiln once, and then fired for several days before being taken out. Not sure if it is the temperature used in bisque firing, though. The traditional pottery makers in Sri Lanka don't use tools for measuring kiln temperature. They go by knowledge and experince handed down from elders.
@@AasaiRasaiRecipes I see. Thank you.
Your explanation was amazing mam..tq.whether we need to follow the same procedure for black clay pots.?
Thank you Divya. Any unglazed clay pot meant for cooking will have to follow a seasoning process like this. Even a black clay pot 🙂
Yes tq for so kindly sharing. I wonder if u are able to share about seasoning a new iron wok for the first time? God bless u much:)))
Hi Sam Sung, thank you for watching and for the suggestion. Will do my best. God bless you too!
Amazing Video! Super helpful! Thank you! How would u do the process for the glazed clay pot ( I got one for making Korean Bibimbop ). Thank you and have a nice day.
Thanks Kaan! Happy to help. You do not need to season a glazed clay pot. They are ready to use 😁
Too useful. Thank you 👍
You're welcome 😊
How do you season a water jar and cup on top? The opening is too small to get my hand inside to rub it with lime or garlic to cure it? I bought one at our local flea market and it is unglazed and uncured, but I would like to use it.
do you need to resoak it in water each time you use it of is this a once off treatment..
It is done only once for the life of the pot 🙂
What is the best utensil to use with these earthen pots??? Steel? Wood? Silicone? Please help 🙏🏻
Wood for sure
Can it be used on a glass stove?
It is not recommended it can damage the cooktop and due to the round bottom of the pot.
Aasai, where are you from.? What website could you refer me to to purchase a larger pot like this one in the video? Thank you. Love the pots.
Hi Sara, I am in the US. This exact pot is likely not available in the US but you can check in Sri Lankan grocery stores for similar ones.
@@AasaiRasaiRecipes Thank you. after reading a lot of reviews and seeing that sometimes the pots arrive broken or seem too thin or too thick or not big enough, I’m gonna try to look for a store around my area even though it’s a ways away. I love clay pots but the ones from Mexico always have glaze and we do treat them also with baking soda with vinegar for the pot to release the lead in the varnish.
I bought one for beans so I'm I've got it soaking, I hope I do this right, I'm excited/nervous. Grandma used to make beans in hers all the time.
I am excited for you! The beans will turn out excellent 👌. Keep checking though. Claypots tend to burn the food in the middle of the pot if not stirred frequently.
I have followed all the steps from the beginning and poured 500ml water in the pot after taking it out of the oven but water reduced to 430 ml after one hour.
What should i do now?
Do i repeat the seasoning procedure from the beginning to end and see the seasoning is done properly? Please reply.
Hi, you can use the pot now. As long as it is not seeping a significant amount of water from under when you lift the pot and check, you should be fine. When you use it, the pot will complete seasoning
Side note: Clay pots will always absorb any liquid since it is porous. It should not seep out the liquid, though. So avoid keeping liquids or gravy in the pot for hours.
Thank you dear. I have cooked in that pot. The food is really tasty.
That's awesome! Glad everything worked out :)
Thank You for this wonderful iformative video! I am looking forward to purchase an unglazed clay pot like this, I prefer unglazed because I have red it is healthier and more traditional of course. One question, I understand I have to do this procedure before the first use, but I am not sure, please tell me, do I need to repeat this process before every use or what do I need to do each time before using? Thank You
Hi RM, thank you so much! You need to season the pot once,[ before first use only. It does not need to be seasoned this way ever again after that. Each time you take out the pot to use, there is nothing else you need to do.
Hi....I already applied dish wash to clean the pot first time...pls advise what I can do...thanks
That's OK. No damage is done. It is better to avoid using but if you have to use detergent use only a very little 🙌
@@AasaiRasaiRecipes ok many thanks for ur response..my concern was only that soap would remain inside...but I guess it will not once I keep submerged in water
Can all this be done on top of the stove
Some of it only. Skip applying oil on the pot for stove top method.