Sous Chef Stone Dolsot Bowl Grey

This traditional Korean stone bowl is perfect for serving rice dishes, bibimbap, or jjigae stews. Dolsot stone bowls are quite similar to ddukbaegi, which are Korean clay cooking pots, and can serve as a suitable alternative.Additionally, this product requires a wooden hot pot base to protect the table surface.Usage instructions: Slowly warm the dolsot stone bowl inside the oven, and then place on a hob to heat sesame oil in the base of the dish. Add pre-cooked rice to the hot dolsot bowl, and hear it crackle! Then add seasoned meats and vegetables and serve the bibimbap with an egg on the top.Care instructions:Before use, fill with water and a tbsp of salt, and place on a very gentle heat on the hob. Bring slowly to boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour away the water, and gently wipe out the bowl. Never pour cold water into a hot bowl (or vice versa!). Once the bowl is dry, pour in a little sesame oil and swirl around. The inside will darken. Keep adding little by little until the bowl stops absorbing the oil. Store like this. This helps to prevent food from sticking, and to protect the bowl. Dolsots can be prone to developing hairline cracks, so always heat up slowly, and wait until it has completely cooled before washing – then only use salt to clean, not soap. Never put a hot bowl into cold water, or cold water into a hot bowl.