has anyone tried making south indian fish curry in this pot? if yes , is it good ? What size is recommended? is it like the terracotta pot?
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It is glazed so it's not the same texture as terra cotta pot would be. I got the large bowls and they are a good good to larger sized portion for a hungry adult. Don't have them handy now or it would provide actual capacity. I would guess 3 cups.
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Is the fry pan worth the money? I read the 3 plus quart and it did not have a good review. For the money it seems you could go up to the first size above the frypan but it is not as wide I suppose. Looking for input.
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Hi thereIt is a fantastic pot that you can use for EVERYTHING you want: rice dishes are splendid inside and sautéing is also no problem. The taste of the food is better in the clay pot. I am absolutely contented with my Kotobuki Donabe pots. I also have the: Kotobuki 190-803 Earthenware Rice Cooker, Matte Black and it`s the best rice taste I ever had!!Best wishesAdriana
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I haven't used it on really high heat yet. Done a crawlfish boil in it and it was great. Make soups and sauce and it is wonderful. Would buy one again
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Yes! I've made many sauces and stews in this pot. The tri-ply construction is in the bottom AND up the sides of the pan so you get a good consistent heat like all clad without the price tag. Good luck!
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Yes, beautifuly! Mine is doing so well and it's a medium pot. It's so full and strong. I absolutely love it.
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Yes and no depending on what you want to cook. Yes : For anything that won't retain too much water e.g. Potato or when you evaporate all water e.g. rice dishesNo : Veggies, fish etc. These could get soggy (disintegrate) and you will have to strain things out at the end. Buying a separator (<$10 in any Indian store) or steamer basket is a good investment. Remember to remove the 'whistle' and steam for desired amount of time if you plan on using this as a 'steamer' and not a pressure 'cooker'.The quality of the steel (as others have already mentioned) is stellar. Cleaning it is extremely easy, unless you burnt something in it of course :) Yes and no depending on what you want to cook. Yes : For anything that won't retain too much water e.g. Potato or when you evaporate all water e.g. rice dishesNo : Veggies, fish etc. These could get soggy (disintegrate) and you will have to strain things out at the end. Buying a separator (<$10 in any Indian store) or steamer basket is a good investment. Remember to remove the 'whistle' and steam for desired amount of time if you plan on using this as a 'steamer' and not a pressure 'cooker'.The quality of the steel (as others have already mentioned) is stellar.... » Read More Yes and no depending on what you want to cook. Yes : For anything that won't retain too much water e.g. Potato or when you evaporate all water e.g. rice dishesNo : Veggies, fish etc. These could get soggy (disintegrate) and you will have to strain things out at the end. Buying a separator (<$10 in any Indian store) or steamer basket is a good investment. Remember to remove the 'whistle' and steam for desired amount of time if you plan on using this as a 'steamer' and not a pressure 'cooker'.The quality of the steel (as others have already mentioned) is stellar. Cleaning it is extremely easy, unless you burnt something in it of course :) « Show Less
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someone posted this link for a stainless steel insert but i did NOT go through ratings and comments on what electric pressure cookers adapt well w/it.Secura 6-quart Pressure Cooker 18/10 Stainless Steel Cooking Pot
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This cooking pot is great..The thick bottom goes up the sides..It cooks on the bottom and on the sides..Very even cooking..But the cooking pan is heavy..It is heavy and hard to pick up..The thick bottom goes up the sides..It cooks on the bottom and on the sides..It cooks very evenly...Its great..Fantastic...But it is heavy..Well engineered..
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I saw this site had replacement pots. http://vitaclaychef.com/replaceable-inner-pot--4.html I would like to know which model you got? Can you program it in 1 minute increments? The reason I ask is that I thought it might work as a steamer, if I used a steamer basket inside. Also, do you have any favorite recipes?
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I love the sizes, the frying/sauce type pan is pretty big, bigger than the ones I had. The big pot is really a good sized spaghetti pot, deep medium one really is sized appropriate and small pot is perfect for little things- soup, chili...etc. The only problem I've ever had was with the frying/sauce type pan, the handle broke off while cooking. Other pots are perfect! I'd suggest to buy, for the price- we've had them for 2 years now & the rest are holding up just fine :) Hope that helps.
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I saw this site had replacement pots. http://vitaclaychef.com/replaceable-inner-pot--4.htmlI would like to know which model you got? Can you program it in 1 minute increments?The reason I ask is that I thought it might work as a steamer, if I used a steamer basket inside.Also, do you have any favorite recipes?
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Hello, B. Hetland. The size pressure cooker you choose should depend on how you intend using it. When I purchased my first pressure cooker I also was looking at the 6 & 8 qt. After researching, I decided on the 8qt, and was very pleased with the decision. You see, the qt capacity is to the brim of the pressure pan. However, it should not be filled past 2/3 full--and with some foods, not past 1/2 full, this means that in an 8qt cooker, the most you can put into it will be less than 6 quarts for the 2/3 full and, and for the 1/2 full rule, only 4 qts. I like to cook in large batches, so about 6 months ago I decided to also get a 10qt [Fagor]. Pressure cookers are extremely versatile appliances. In addition to cooking under pressure, they can also be used as regular saucepans, replacing other cookware. If you really get into using it frequently, and for its many applications, the larger 8qt size will give you more options, because it will accomodate a greater variety of inserts. Here is one that I have found extremely useful: Wolfgang Puck Stainless Steel Dessert Maker Insert. This is also available brand new at eBay for a very reasonable price. I understand your concern for space limitations, and while the 8qt does have a larger footprint, I think you will be happy with that choice in the long run. I too have limited space in my kitchen, I managed to make room for 3 pressure cookers [6, 8 & 10 qt]. Because these are the pans I use most often, one is always "on display" on the cooktop. I also have a 4qt Presto, which I recently put with our camping gear. Because you are new to pressure cooking, you will probably be looking for useful information on how to get the most from your new pressure cooker. I recommend this cookbook: Miss Vickie's Big Book of Pressure Cooker Recipes The author also has a website with discussion forums www.missvickie.com
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I only bought the 1 qt size and do not cook rice in it. i part rice to 3 water in a regular pot.
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I agree with Richard A. Harden's comment. This is a great stainless steel pot and I use it for canning and big batches of soup.
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No problems with this pot whatsoever. I have two identical ones and use them all the time. Temp of water does not seem to matter. I wish all products were this reliable.
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Fred, check out the Stone Wave here on Amazon. My husband uses it a few times a week. He uses it for steamed eggs and makes scrambles for me. Stone Wave Micro Cooker