{"product_id":"ceramic-clay-cooking-pot-traditional-rice-broth-pot","title":"Ceramic Clay Cooking Pot – Traditional Rice \u0026 Broth Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCeramic Clay Cooking Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e is the traditional Asian rice and broth pot that generations of home cooks have used to lock in flavour the way modern pots simply cannot. Hand-shaped from food-safe natural clay, this small-batch cookware is designed for one to two people — a personal-size vessel for steamed rice, slow-cooked broths, congee, claypot dishes, and herbal teas. Made for cooks who care what touches their food and want results closer to a grandmother's kitchen than a stovetop pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy ceramic clay matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike metal pots, natural clay heats slowly and evenly, releases far-infrared warmth that breaks down starches and connective tissue more gently, and is completely free from PFAS, PTFE, aluminium, or chemical coatings. It is the way rice has been cooked across Asia for over 5,000 years — for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.06 inches (≈23 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 ml cooked yield \/ 1–2 L pot volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 people (personal \/ single-portion size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restaurant-grade food-safe ceramic clay, lead-free, unglazed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gas stove, electric coil, induction-compatible disk (sold separately). Avoid direct flame on bare clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wash only, no dishwasher, no soap on first 3 uses (season with rice starch instead)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Asian craftsmanship, no synthetic coatings, no PFAS, no lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePersonal-size pot designed for \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 servings\u003c\/strong\u003e, not family meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCooks rice with the same low-and-slow technique used in Japanese donabe and Korean dolsot cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDevelops a natural non-stick patina after 5–10 uses — no chemical coating needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRetains heat for 20+ minutes after removing from stove — finishes cooking on residual heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSurvives daily use for 10+ years with hand-wash care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently asked questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many people does this serve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1–2 people. The pot has an 800 ml cooked-yield capacity, suited to single portions or a small couple's meal. For families of 4–6, you'll want a larger claypot — not this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use it on induction?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot directly. Ceramic clay needs gas, electric coil, or an induction adapter disk between the pot and the cooktop. Direct flame is fine on gas; on electric, use the lowest setting first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I season it before first use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak in cold water 4 hours, fill with rice and water, simmer 30 minutes, let cool fully. This seals the pores and prevents cracking. Avoid soap for the first 3 uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the interior glazed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — interior is unglazed natural clay. That's intentional: it lets the pot breathe, absorbs flavour over time, and develops a natural patina. Lead-free, PFAS-free, no synthetic coatings anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse with hot water and a soft brush. No soap, no dishwasher, no abrasive scrubbers. For stuck-on food, soak with hot water and baking soda for 20 minutes, then rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ceramic Clay Cooking Pot ships worldwide from Rootborn Rituals in plastic-free packaging. 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