What is the casserole made of? How long does it take to cook porridge in a casserole?

Clay pots transfer heat quickly, dissipate heat slowly, and have strong heat preservation capabilities, so people often use them to make soup or porridge. We often eat clay pot rice, clay pot rice noodles, etc. Today we trace back to the source and see what materials clay pots are made of and why they are so popular?

Contents of this article

1. What materials are casseroles made of?

2. How long does it take to cook porridge in a casserole?

3. What should I do if the porridge in the casserole always overflows?

What is the casserole made of?

Sand pot is a ceramic product made of quartz, feldspar, clay and other materials that are not easy to conduct heat, and is fired at high temperature. The traditional sand pot is a kind of pottery. The invention of pottery is an epoch-making symbol in the history of human social development and is also the greatest invention of human development.

The casserole has a fast heat transfer and slow heat dissipation, and has a strong heat preservation ability. Generally, the food in the casserole can still maintain a near-boiling temperature 5 to 10 minutes after the fire is turned off.

The casserole can transfer external heat energy to the internal ingredients in a balanced and lasting manner. The relatively balanced ambient temperature is conducive to the mutual penetration of water molecules and food, which can maximize the release of food flavor.

When using a casserole for the first time, you need to use a small brush to brush off the many small grains of sand on the inner wall of the casserole to prevent the sand from falling into the food.

How long does it take to cook porridge in a casserole?

It takes about 1.5-2 hours to cook porridge in a clay pot. Before cooking the porridge, you can soak the rice in water for half an hour, so that the rice can fully absorb water, soften faster when cooking, and shorten the cooking time.

Because the nature of the casserole is quite special, in order to avoid bursting due to direct heating, you need to wipe off the moisture outside the pot thoroughly before turning on the fire. First heat the pot over low heat, and then turn to medium heat and gradually heat it after the casserole becomes fully hot.

What should I do if the porridge in the casserole always overflows?

Slow cooking over low heat can control the increase of bubbles and prevent overflow. When the fire is too big to control, you can leave a gap between the pot and the lid, or place a piece of garlic on the lid to lower the temperature in the pot. When the porridge is about to overflow, put a cold spoon in it. The cold spoon can quickly lower the boiling porridge to below the boiling point and disrupt the direction of water movement.

You can also add a few drops of sesame oil into a casserole when cooking porridge. After the pot boils, cook it over medium or low heat. The porridge will not overflow even if it boils. At the same time, the porridge will be sweeter and more delicious.