If you are thinking of buying some cooking tagines for your kitchen to prepare delicious Moroccan cuisine, you can also find out how to keep them in good condition. This is so they can last longer and you can continue to cook tasty food. Take a look at the steps below.
New Moroccan Tagines
If your new Moroccan tagines have just arrived on your doorstep, you will need to season them a bit before using them to cook any dish. This is because they will usually have a clay smell as they are made from clay or pottery. Now don’t be alarmed as you can get rid of the smell by seasoning the tagine in a few simple steps. Simply soak the whole tagine in water for a whole day or you can leave it soaking in water overnight. The next day, just remove all the water and dry it well. If your place is sunny and hot, you can let the pot dry in the sun after rubbing it with a little olive oil. Alternatively, just pop them in the oven to bake for about 2 hours at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. When it cools down, remember to rub the bottom of the pot and the inside of the lid with a little olive oil.
before cooking anything
Make sure to clean the cooking tagines. Always make sure before you cook anything in the pot that you have some hot oil so that the meat or vegetables you put in don’t easily stick to the bottom of the pot. This will prevent you from having to scrub or dispose of the pot when you need to clean it. Whichever dish you decide to cook, make sure you have enough oil or broth to prevent the entire dish from turning brown, though the lid will help condense the steam back into moisture.
when you need to wash
In case you find food still stuck to the pot, the easiest way would be to soak it in warm water overnight and then wash it off the next day. If not, simply heat the pot with hot water on the stove making sure the water covers the parts where the food is stuck. Carefully wash and rinse the entire pot making sure no food stains remain. If you want to get rid of any remaining odor, just sunbathe.
Summary
These are just a few easy steps to help you maintain the condition of your Moroccan tagines so you can continue to have a great dining experience with them. Enjoy the food!