TAGINE, 31CM 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 any heat source, or on it's own as a baking dish in the oven. The "coolie" style lid is made from earthenware so it still offers the same cooking features as the original. Steam is re-condensed into water droplets on its cool walls and falls back into the ingredients keeping it moist. The 31cm size portion size suits 6 to 8 people.