LE CREUSET TAGINE, 27CM IN SOUTH AFRICA

The tagine originates in North Africa where the same design has been in use for centuries to cook meats, poultry, vegetables, fruits and spices. It is to be used very slowly on the hob so that the finished dish is full of succulence and flavour. The base cooking dish is made from cast iron with a flat bottom. It can be used on most heat sources, or on its own as a baking dish in the oven The tight-fitting lid, in earthenware, retains the moisture and heat inside over a long cooking time. Steam is re-condensed into water droplets on its cool walls and falls back into the ingredients keeping it moist The ultra-smooth base is suitable for gas, electric, ceramic, halogen, and induction The 27cm size portion size suits 4 to 6 people It has a rim edge so you can lift the tagine dish easily Oven, grill, freezer and dishwasher safe Lifetime guarantee on base It's all you need for: Simmering traditional North African dishes with meat, poultry, vegetables, fish and desserts. Baking quiches, pies, tarts and cakes in the base of the tagine. The combination of meats (lamb, beef, chicken), sweet vegetables (carrots, tomatoes, aubergines) and fruits (lemon, dates, oranges) is very typical of North African cookery and provides a natural sweetness to many dishes. The sweetness is offset by the use of plenty of spices and cayenne pepper. Specifications Dimensions: Exterior of base: 27cm diameter x 7cm deep Interior of base: 22cm diameter x 6cm deep Stoneware lid: 16cm high Features Heat Source: Gas, Electric, Induction, Ceramic Glass, Halogen, Oven Warranty Info All cast iron Tagines carry a lifetime replacement/repair guarantee from manufacturing defects/flaws. The guarantee does not cover damage due to overheating, scraping & chipping through mishandling and improper use.