According to experts, soapstone utensils cannot be used immediately. “It takes 15-30 days to make it usable,” says Sandhya Iyer, who has been using this cookware for a decade. Traditionally, to make it usable, cookware is first greased inside and out with oil and turmeric powder and then rice starch is added, and then it is heated for a few hours daily for at least 10 days. is boiled for so as to make it perfect. cooking purposes. This process changes the weight of the vessel and is an indication that the vessel is ready for use. In a modern space, you can also do this using an oven. First you have to wash the pot with warm water and then wipe it with a cotton cloth. After this, grease it well with olive oil and let it soak for the next 24 hours. Next, place it in the oven and set the temperature to 350 degrees. After 15 minutes turn off the oven and let it cool down. (image: iStock)
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