How is tagine traditionally cooked?

Table of Contents:

1. How is tagine traditionally cooked?
2. How do you use a tagine on a gas stove?
3. Do you need to season a glazed tagine?
4. Can you use a casserole dish instead of a tagine?
5. Can you use a tagine on electric stove?
6. Can Emile Henry tagine go in the oven?
7. What does tagine mean?

How is tagine traditionally cooked?

Traditionally, tagines would be cooked over coals or open flame, but you can use them over gas flames, electric elements or even in the oven. When heated, the ceramic expands slightly, sometimes creating small, thin cracks in the glaze. This is fine as it will improve the tagine's resistance to temperature changes.

How do you use a tagine on a gas stove?

So, to use your tagine pot at home, on a gas or electric hob, use a heat diffuser and start at a very low temperature, then slowly raise the heat as necessary. This will allow your earthenware pot to not crack if exposed to a thermal shock.

Do you need to season a glazed tagine?

For premium results when cooking in your new Tagine or Tangia (glazed or not glazed), it is highly recommended, if not mandatory, that it is seasoned before initial use.

Can you use a casserole dish instead of a tagine?

Your trusty slow cooker does the same work as a tagine! If you don't have a slow cooker you can use a heavy, shallow baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake your delicious creation in a 275-300 degree oven for several hours. You will achieve the same delicious results!

Can you use a tagine on electric stove?

You can perfectly use your tagine pot on your Gas or Electric stove if you use your tagine pot on a heat diffuser on low-to-medium heat. When cooking in your tagine pot, check regularly to make sure the ingredients don't stick to the bottom.

Can Emile Henry tagine go in the oven?

You can use your Emile Henry tagine to cook delicious tagines and other slow cooked recipes on the hob or in the oven.

What does tagine mean?

: a slow-simmered stew of northwestern Africa traditionally cooked in a covered earthenware pot also : the pot in which tagine is cooked.