Yes, you can cook using earthenware on your LPG stoves.

Initially, it is better to cook on low flame and then increase the heat gradually. And careful handling is a must, say potters.

This weekend, over 1,000 visitors to the TRE Farms Organic Farmers Market (OFM) at Chetpet learnt how baked clay utensils could be used for cooking. Arasu Bhaskar, a potter who specialises in such cookware, said once the clay gets used to the heat, they can be utilised like stainless steel ones.

Before the first use, the utensils have to be filled daily for four days with either rice wash or starch. The process helps enhance the taste of food and also close the tiny pores on the utensils.

“After that, you can clean the vessels by filling them with hot water and some crystal salt and keeping them aside for an hour and then scrubbing them with coconut fibre,” he explained. The same cleaning process should be used after cooking.

“Initially, it is safe to cook over a low flame and then once the utensil gets used to the heat, there is no problem. I have been using such cookware for five years now and the flavour of the food is really good.............Read more

Source: The Hindu