Korean Stone Bowl (Dolsot) Sizzling Hot Pot for Bibimbap

Description

A dolsot is a traditional Korean bowl made from stone. It is often used to make the classic rice dish, bibimbap or jjigae stew.

Upon using for the first time, fill the dolsot with water and heat on the hob, slowly increasing the temperature and simmering for 10 minutes. Let it cool down before pouring the water away. When the inside of the bowl is completely dry, coat with a layer of sesame oil - this process creates a non-stick coating. 

When cooking with a dolsot hot pot, you must ensure you increase the temperature in increments. The bowl can withstand high temperatures but not sudden temperature changes. 

When cleaning a dolsot, use rock salt crystals and boiling water - do not use detergents as the porous bowl can absorb these. 

The dimensions of the Korean Dolsot stone bowl are approximately 18 x 7.5cm.