My grandmother went to France in her twenties and threatened to pursue art, but she came back a year later (she succeeded in her studies and was finally admitted to the oil painting department of an art college). Without almond cake, chocolate and perfume, my grandmother actually took a pot and went back to Shandong by boat for more than 20 days. This is an enamel cast iron pan that has been used until now, and the white enamel inside is slightly painted.
▲ Enamel pot brought back by grandma.
When I was a child, my grandmother often cooked "mixed soup and braised rice". I used this pot to put everything in my house. Although I didn't pay attention to it, I was really nutritious. I also inherited my grandmother's craft. When I made an enamel pot stew for the first time in my life, I was shocked by myself.
▲ The first pot of life is pot rice.
Later, for several years in a row, I bought several enamel pots one after another, taking advantage of the promotion of X Bao and X Dong enamel pots. Now I have not only enamel soup pots, but also enamel frying pans and frying pans. Facts have proved that the enamel pot is simply a big killer to improve happiness by living alone. Since I want to look good and affordable, I recommend this pot.
Pots with enamel coating on the surface can all be called enamel pots. Under the enamel coating, it is usually made of cast iron, and some are made of steel plates. Moreover, this layer of enamel is not purely for face value. Let's talk about the advantages of enamel cans from the perspective of value dogs;
Heated evenly, food is not easy to burn.
Enamel pot, its pot wall and pot bottom are smooth, the texture is very uniform, and it is heated evenly, so it is not easy to burn, or the pot bottom is burnt but the surroundings are unfamiliar.
With coating protection, the pot is not easy to rust.
Compared with the pot made of pure metal, the pot is less prone to rust with the outer layer of enamel.
Excellent heat preservation ability
The heat preservation ability of enamel pot is very good, and the pot can keep a certain temperature for a long time after turning off the fire. Therefore, when cooking some dishes, you can even turn off the fire in advance and put it directly on the pot, so that the remaining temperature in the pot can finish the final stew.
Open flame, oven and induction cooker can be used.
I think enamel pot is suitable for all heating sources except microwave oven, especially it is really convenient to enter the oven.
The enamel soup pot has a thick lid and good water locking ability.
Perhaps the most classic enamel pot is an enamel cast iron soup pot. In addition to the above points, the enamel soup pot has an additional advantage, that is, the pot cover is very thick, so it is extremely difficult to emit moisture when cooking, and a relatively sealed space is formed in the pot, which is very suitable for cooking Chinese dishes that want to taste and lock juice.
Once I was particularly greedy for meat, I cut the pork belly into mahjong pieces, added soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, honey and cooking wine, and stewed it for 1 hour without adding a drop of oil. I can only describe the taste by licking the pot.
▲ Putting honey is better than rock sugar.
Recommend enamel kitchenware for different purposes:
Fried, fried, fried: China wok.
▲ Staub binaural Chinese wok | Reference price: 1888 yuan
People in China are always frying in the kitchen. If there are more than three people in the family and the pursuit of cost performance, this pot is simply perfect!
The interior is black enamel, which feels rough, which is related to the material of black enamel, not the quality problem. Suitable for high-temperature cooking such as frying, frying and frying.
It is best to use it to make some meat, such as braised pork, braised chicken, steamed fish and so on. Lift the pan with the oil inside. The longer the time, the smoother the black enamel will become. If it is used on an open flame, the oil can maintain a high oil temperature after being heated to a small fire, which is very energy-saving.
The size of 30cm is just right, and a whole fish can be completely put down without breaking in the middle. The only drawback is that the pot is too heavy. Don't try to use this "spoon".
Bake and fry: Le Cruiset enamel cast iron frying pan.
▲ Le Creuset enamel cast iron frying pan | Reference price: 938 yuan
Le Creuset's products are beautiful in color, beautiful in shape and of course expensive. For enamel pot fans, owning A Le Cruiset enamel pot is almost the sparkle of the whole kitchen (you know, it is Hermes in kitchen utensils).
When most people talk about Le Creuset, the first thing they think of is its soup pot and frying pan, but for me, owning this frying pan is simply the rhythm of "having a pot in my hand and a western restaurant at home". I like steak very much, but I eat less every time I go out to eat, per capita 100. Why not DIY at home and have a proper meal with 40 yuan?
▲ There is a pot in hand and a western restaurant at home.
Use it to fry steak, because the bottom of the pot has a bulge, the heated area is larger, and the surface of the meat will form a uniform pattern, which is very beautiful. The gap between the meat and the iron plate can also let the oil drop down, so that the steak won't get wet. After use, the notches on both sides can pour oil, the angle is perfectly designed, and the outer wall will not be stained with oil stains.
It can not only fry steak, but also roast all kinds of meat and vegetables. It is also very convenient to fry eggs or spread omelets. But also does not stick to the bottom of the pan at all, so the cleaning is very convenient.
It can be used on an open flame or in an oven, which is very convenient.
Hot milk and instant noodles: Dansk single-handle milk can
▲ Dansk single-handle milk pot | Reference price: 2 10 yuan
This pot will really cry when you hold it in your hand, because it is too mini, a little bigger than the palm of your hand. Although small, but practical, especially suitable for a girl who lives alone.
The whole pot weighs less than 2 kilograms, so it is very light in your hand. Hot milk, milk tea, hot butter, and even an occasional dinner will do. Boiled milk oatmeal, vegetarian jiaozi (about 16) and instant noodles are eaten directly in a small pot, which saves washing dishes.
▲ Red soup dumplings, a hearty breakfast.
There are cross-shaped protrusions on the lid, which makes the lid easy to uncover, can also prevent burns, and can also be directly taken down as a heat insulation pad. Warm wooden handles can block heat conduction and prevent hands from getting hot.
I don't know if you have seen the Japanese dramas Bread and Soup and Cats and Fine Weather. This drama is very suitable for hot summer. There is a little freshness in the forest, and the repeated Dansk in it will make you can't help but chop your hands after reading it.
Stewed soup, porridge and braised meat: Netease yeast handed down enamel pot
▲ Netease YEATION handed down enamel pot | Reference price: 268 yuan
Among the enamel pots, the deep-mouthed enamel soup pot should be the most popular. You can stew soup, cook porridge and stew meat, and cook them directly in the pot. The steaming heat greatly increases people's appetite. Centennial brands Staub and Le Creuset are undoubtedly the first choice, but after random search, the price really makes me full of hope ... But ... Steps:
One day, I bought a towel on Netease's strict selection, and I accidentally saw the promotion of enamel pot on the home page. This product is actually directly supplied by Zliren factory. My first impression is quite good, and the price is terrible, only one tenth of the price of Staub (268 yuan). I placed an order without hesitation.
▲ Stewed beef brisket with potatoes and boiled.
The pot is very heavy and looks almost the same as the big name. It is said that the pot body is made of three layers of colored glaze, with high color saturation and delicate feel. The matte enamel in the pot can prevent the pot from sticking to the pot.
After using it for half a year, the overall feeling is really good. Stewed meat and soup save half the time compared with ordinary pot, and it is delicious, and the bottom of the pot will not stick to the pot. After use, you can dip a rag in hot water for cleaning.
However, care must be taken to prevent burns when using. There is no heat insulation layer to protect the pot ears and pot body, and gloves must be worn when touching the pot.
Boiling water and tea: Noda enamel kettle.
▲ Noda enamel kettle | Reference price: 329 yuan
This last one is not a kettle, but a kettle.
Sometimes wasting money on beautiful things can bring a lot of happiness to life. At that time, when I saw this kettle on INS, I imagined that I had a beautiful scene of it: a pleasant weekend, cooking a pot of fruit tea, nesting on my own small balcony, chasing the drama, eating cakes and drinking tea, and it was rare to slow down. This is not a waste!
It is very convenient to buy from Riya, and it will be transshipped to 330 yuan. The yellow and green of the same paragraph are also very pure. I chose the white model, which is very beautiful and the enamel on the surface is very transparent. The interior is made of black enamel, which can cook slightly acidic fruit tea.
1.5 liter capacity is also very practical. The lid is also designed to prevent it from falling off. If it is tilted to 90 degrees, the cover will not fall off.
Having said that, I wonder if you have planted the poison of enamel pots like me? However, most enamel pots are not cheap things after all. Everyone should make a purchase decision according to their own economic strength and frequency of use.
If, like me, you cook three meals a day by yourself, you might as well buy a steamer or a milk pot first and feel the little beauty that the enamel pot brings to your life!