RECTANGULAR SOAPSTONE WITH STEEL FRAME CM. 20 X 30

RECTANGULAR SOAPSTONE WITH STEEL FRAME CM. 20 X 30

Since ancient times this particular type of stone, due to its characteristics, was used for the construction of cooking plates. The main property of soapstone is that it easily accumulates heat and then releases it very slowly. In fact, once the temperature is reached, a small burner is enough to maintain it. Cooking on the stone is one of the most natural methods of cooking, it does not require the use of fats and this allows to keep all the essential characteristics of food intact, in harmony with the modern rules of healthy and dietary cooking. the soapstone plate can be used on the gas, electric stove or in the oven; on it you can cook meat, fish, eggs, fruit, cheeses and vegetables.

How to use the soapstone plate

Preconditioning: (for first use only)

Clean the cooking surface thoroughly with a sponge and let it dry. Sprinkle the stone with cooking oil and let it soak for at least 4 hours (the best result is obtained by letting it rest for about 24 hours). In this way the stone will settle and it will no longer be necessary to grease it. Allow the oil to evaporate by heating it slowly over moderate heat until it reaches the maximum temperature, which is reached when a drop of vinegar dropped on the stone evaporates immediately. let it cool down naturally. After this treatment the stone is ready for use. It is recommended to heat it slowly for the first few times.