How long does it take to soak a casserole in water before it can be used

Newly bought clay pots will have a smell, which is the smell of clay. Before using the clay pot, you must soak it in water for more than two hours to remove some dirt and impurities in the clay pot. You can also check whether the clay pot is leaking. Boil the newly bought clay pot with the water used to wash rice to block the tiny holes in the clay pot. The clay pot can preserve the nutrients of food, but there are still some things to pay attention to when using the clay pot.

1. After buying a new clay pot, wash it with clean water first. While washing, pay attention to check whether there are cracks or damage on the pot body. If cracks or damage are found, try to discard it to prevent danger during cooking. After inspection, if there is no problem, make sure it can be used normally and clean it.

   2. After the casserole has been cooked once, you can use it with confidence. Usually when it is first used, it is mainly used to make soup, mainly cooking dishes with a lot of soup. Such as pork rib soup, big bone soup, mutton soup, beef soup, etc.

   3. Add water to the casserole above the surface, cover it with a lid and boil the water. After the water boils, let it cool naturally so that the casserole can be heated and dissipated evenly, and it will not be damaged when you cook things in it later. And check for leaks and cracks. It doesn't matter if there are cracks, as long as there are no leaks due to cracks.

   4. If you have been cooking for a long time and are familiar with the control of fire, especially with steaming rice, you can use a casserole to cook rice. The key is to have a proper ratio of water to rice. After the water and rice boil, stir the pot to let the rice turn up and down. When the water is almost dry, but not dry, turn off the heat and let the casserole keep warm while simmering the rice. The cooked rice will be of moderate softness and hardness, fragrant and delicious.

   5. Another point is that when using the casserole, it cannot be burned dry, nor can cold materials be added into the pot after it is heated, to prevent the pot from cracking. After the casserole is cooked, you cannot take the pot down and place it on cold objects. It must be placed on wooden or straw items, or on a table, with a mat underneath. After use, clean it thoroughly, especially after the casserole has absorbed grease, to prevent dust.