Clay cooking pots are a trend this days, and many people are switching from the conventional cookware. This article will help us understand the advantages and disadvantages of the clay cooking pots.
ADVANTAGES OF CLAY COOKING POTS.
- Cooking pots adds flavor to the food. The pots are porous in nature, this allow heat and moisture to circulate evenly thus retaining the flavor and taste of the food.
- Food cooked in a clay pot contain minerals such as iron, copper and magnesium which help in reducing diseases like cancer and Bronchitis.
- Saves on cooking oil. The cooking pot absorbs moisture and oil present in the food. With the pot having absorbed the oil one needs very little oil while cooking the next dish. Usage of less oil prevents weight gain, heart diseases and diabetes.
- clay cooking pots are affordable and are available across the country. The pots come in different shapes and sizes.
- clay cooking pot can be used in an oven, on the stove and on a clay jiko, it can be used on the traditional three stone as well.
DISADVANTAGES OF CLAY COOKING POT.
- Fragile. If not careful the clay pots can break easily, one must be very careful while cleaning and cooking with it so as not to break.
- The clay cooking pot take a longer time to heat however once it heats up it cuts down your overall cooking time sometimes by half.
- It is not advisable to use soap to clean clay cooking pots. Regular deep cleaning with baking soda is recommended. Learn more here.
Every homestead should have at least one clay cookware for delicious and healthier foods. It is time to make the necessary changes in your kitchen, restaurant and in your events be a host with a difference.
Choose clay cookware for a magical taste in your food.