Before buying new dishes, it is worth exploring its types, forms and purpose. Every detail must be taken into account so that in the future you can cook your favorite dishes without any problems. Also, the amount of occupied space in the kitchen depends on the size of the pots. What is a pan, and what type to choose for your kitchen?
Casserole - definition
The content of the article
- Casserole - definition
- Story
- Types of Pans
Casserole is one of the most popular kitchen appliances. It is used for cooking first courses and stewing second courses.
Reference! A pan is a deep metal or cast-iron bowl, which is designed for cooking on a fire, stove or in the oven. The main distinguishing feature is the presence of a cover and two side handles for convenience.
Antique cast iron pan.
Story
The device for cooking food was first coined by the French in the 17th century. Pan - (fr. casserole, from casse - pit, scoop).
It was made of copper and had an impressive size and was called a "frying pan for stewing", it only stewed vegetables, and in the XIX century. in it began to cook soups.
In Russia, for the first time, dishes for preparing soups appeared on the navy in 1720., made of cast iron. It cooked seafood.
Reference! The first naval pans had the shape of a cylinder and were 5 to 10 inches in diameter.
Types of Pans
To date, a large number of types of pots have been invented, which differ in shape, size and purpose. There are double bottom options. Capacity is measured in liters.
The form distinguish:
- Ladle - small capacity with one handle. Designed for making cereals, sauces, baby purees, boiling eggs. The bucket is an excellent alternative to the kettle.
- Stewpan - The round shape is a little deeper than the pan. Stewpan is intended for stewing food and making mashed soups.
- Cauldron or bowler hat - deep dishes with thick walls for the preparation of oriental dishes. When choosing a pot, it is important to pay attention to the bottom of the dishes: a convex bottom for cooking on an open fire, even - for an electric or gas stove.
Depending on the material, the following types of pans are distinguished:
- cast iron;
- steel;
- ceramic;
- glass;
- aluminum;
- silicone.
Ceramic pans.
Glass pans.
Today, in stores there are a large number of general-purpose dishes. Before choosing a capacity, you need to determine its purpose. After all, what you will need the dishes for will depend on its appearance, and further use.
