How to clean claypot or Mudpot after cooking in English | Basic, by Nees Kitchen on YouTube. 2 min 22 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 22 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 6
What you need
Steps
Let the pot cool completely before you wash it. Pouring cold water into a hot clay pot can crack it.
Scrape leftover food into the bin with a wooden or silicone spatula. Skip metal spoons, which can scratch the soft surface.
Fill the pot with warm water and leave it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes so stuck bits soften. Add a spoon of baking soda if the food was greasy.
Scrub the inside with a soft brush or a coconut coir scrubber. Work around the base and sides, then the rim and lid.
Rinse with warm water until the water runs clear. Keep the water warm, not cold, to avoid a sudden temperature shock.
Turn the pot upside down on a rack and let it air dry, or leave it in gentle sunlight for a few hours. Store it only when it is bone dry.
Tips and common mistakes
Skip dish soap on unglazed clay, since it soaks into the pores and flavours your next dish.
If a smell lingers, soak the pot in warm water with a spoon of baking soda, then scrub and rinse again.
Store the pot with the lid off so air can move through it and damp patches can dry out.
Warm the pot gradually on the stove next time, as sudden heat can also crack earthenware.
Questions
Can I put a clay pot in the dishwasher?
No. Dishwasher heat and strong detergent can crack unglazed clay and leave a soapy taste in the pores. Wash it by hand with warm water.
How do I get rid of a lingering smell?
Soak the pot in warm water with a spoon of baking soda for a few hours, scrub with a soft brush, rinse and dry it in the sun.
Do I ever need soap?
Plain warm water and a soft brush usually clean a clay pot well. If you use a small drop of mild soap, rinse it out very thoroughly.
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