瓦罐 炖汤 450ml
Earthenware Claypot Jar Stewing Double Boiling Soup Pot 450ml

How to Use:

Not suitable for use directly over an open flame. Instead, use it as a double boiler by placing it in a pot to enhance the flavor of your soup.

Dimensions: (Please note color and dimensions might be slightly off due to lighting and minor margins)

Outer Width: 11cm

Outer Height: 9cm

Inner Depth: 6.5cm

Inner Width: 8cm

Volume: ~450ml

Key features:

Heat Retention: The thick ceramic material retains heat well, allowing for slow and even cooking. This is ideal for stews, soups, and braised dishes, as it enhances flavor by allowing ingredients to cook thoroughly over a long period.

Even Heat Distribution: The clay pot distributes heat evenly, preventing food from burning or sticking. This ensures that all ingredients are cooked uniformly.

Moisture Retention: The porous nature of the clay helps retain moisture, preventing dishes from drying out and keeping them tender and juicy.

Flavor Enhancement: The clay material is believed to enhance the flavors of dishes, particularly soups and stews, by slowly cooking the ingredients and allowing the flavors to meld.

Versatility: It can be used for a variety of cooking methods, including slow cooking, braising, steaming, and simmering. It is often used for traditional Chinese dishes, such as clay pot rice, soups, and stews.

Natural Material: Made from natural clay, it is an eco-friendly option for cooking. It does not leach chemicals into food like some metal or non-stick cookware.

Aesthetic Appeal: In addition to its practical uses, the traditional look of the瓦罐 adds a rustic charm to the dining experience, often used as part of table presentation.

These features make the瓦罐 (clay pot) a beloved tool in both traditional and modern kitchens, particularly for dishes that benefit from slow, steady cooking.

“瓦罐” (wǎ guàn) literally means “clay pot” in Chinese. It typically refers to a type of traditional ceramic pot or jar made from clay. These pots are often used in cooking, especially in Chinese cuisine, for slow-cooking soups or stews, and are known for enhancing the flavors of the dishes due to their ability to retain heat evenly.

In some regions, “瓦罐” can also refer to a specific type of cooking vessel, such as a “瓦罐炖汤” (clay pot stew), which is a popular dish in Chinese restaurants, where ingredients are slow-cooked in a clay pot for a rich, flavorful result.